Mema and Papa Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of incredible parents, grandparents, and in-laws who exude generosity, persistence, and perseverance.
Their selfless spirits make them a joy to be around and have cemented their status as pillars of their community. Students who share their hard work and drive are well on their way to succeed in anything they pursue in life, academia, or the workforce.
This scholarship seeks to support students who are preparing to finish high school and embark on their pursuit of higher education.
Any high school senior in the state of Pennsylvania may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they will pursue college, trade school, certification, or another form of further education after graduating.
To apply, tell us about times in your life when you have demonstrated helpfulness and when your persistence and perseverance have ended in success.
How have you demonstrated helpfulness during your lifetime? Also, share an example of when persistence and perseverance have resulted in success.
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The application deadline is Apr 12, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 12, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 12, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.