Who Can Apply: The Tyler Strong Scholarship shall be a one-year, $500 non-renewable scholarship awarded annually to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Jim Thorpe Area School District, Jim Thorpe, PA, who is seeking to further their education at a trade/technical school or community college.
- A proven record of academic success with at least a cumulative B average (the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA in a 4.0 grade point system) over the two years prior to graduation
- Preference will be given to a track and field athlete.
- The scholarship will be based on merit alone, so submitting the FAFSA is not necessary. Merit should be demonstrated through good attendance and character; the ideal candidate is someone who is fair, friendly and a peacemaker among peers.
Deadline: March 1, 2024
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://cccfoundpa.org/tyler-strong/