Lalitta Nash McKaig Scholarship (Deadline: March 2, 2026)

Who Can Apply:

• • An applicant must reside in one of the following Counties identified below and referenced as a designated geographic area:
    • Bedford County, PA
    • Somerset County, PA
    • Mineral County, WV
    • Hampshire County, WV
    • Allegany County, MD
    • Garrett County, MD

Definition of Residence:

• • Applicant must physically occupy a house, apartment or other dwelling within the designed geographic area of above referenced six counties.
  • As well as having their domicile or legal residence within the specified geographic area of six counties indicated.
    • Applicants temporarily residing outside of the specified area with the sole purpose of attending an educational institution outside of the designated area will be considered as “residing in” unless the temporary absence exceeds twelve consecutive months in duration.
    • Applicants domiciled or having a legal residence outside of the indicated six-county specified geographic area but temporarily living in the area for the sole purpose of attending an educational institution are not eligible for assistance.
    • Foundation will consider applicants residing outside of the six-county specified geographic area only in the event that the number of applicants/awards from within the area is insufficient to ensure distribution from Foundation’s distributable amount for the current year.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year.
• Be a high school senior or high school graduate.

Submission:

• Academic performance
• Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
• Work experience
• A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
• Unusual personal or family circumstances
• An online recommendation

Deadline: March 2, 2026

Amount: $3,000 – $5,000

Learn More: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/mckaigscholarship/