Applications for 2017 Pennsylvania House Scholarships Now Available, Says Rader

January 17, 2017

HARRISBURG – High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) announced today.

Each year, two students preparing for post-secondary education are awarded four-year scholarships through the program. It is open to graduating high school seniors who are Pennsylvania residents with plans to attend a Pennsylvania college, university or career school as a full-time student. Students must have attained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in high school in order to be eligible for the scholarship. A student’s commitment to community, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and financial need are also taken into consideration.

To apply, interested students should visit RepRader.com and click on House Scholarship Information. The application deadline is March 1.

The scholarship program is administered through the Foundation for Enhancing Communities. The program is privately funded by individual and corporate donors. No tax or other public funds are used. Scholarships are awarded through an independent panel of judges chosen by the foundation.

Representative Jack Rader
176th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Morgan Dux
717.260.6695
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