York Catholic is proud of the success of its students earning college scholarships over the years. More than 72% of last year's graduating class collectively earned $7.12 million in scholarship offers. The Guidance Department keeps an updated list of local, regional, and national scholarship opportunities in the Career Room and on the YC website. The following special scholarships are available with deadline dates fast approaching. Please note that one of them is for a current Junior to be used toward Senior year tuition at York Catholic.
Scholarships for current Juniors
Dr. George M. and Mrs. Mary E. Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship is for a current York Catholic junior interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The scholarship is used toward the student's York Catholic tuition during his or her senior year at York Catholic. Applications for this scholarship can be obtained from and returned to Mrs. Gick in the Career Room. The deadline to submit an application is
March 17, 2017.
Scholarships for current Seniors
Ray Tyo St. Ferdinand Scholarship (Diocese of Harrisburg)
This scholarship is valued at approximately $8,000 divided over four years and is awarded to one student from each diocesan high school within the Diocese of Harrisburg. The requirements are as follows: 1) be a practicing Catholic manifesting good moral character, 2) be a student in good standing, 3) be accepted for study at a Catholic institution of higher learning, 4) have a need for financial assistance and, 5) have the recommendation of student's high school administrator. Applications for this scholarship can be obtained from and returned to Mrs. Gick in the Career Room. The deadline to submit an application is March 17, 2017.
Stephen M. Leiser Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in the YC science teacher's memory and is open for a graduating senior who has taken some Level II classes at York Catholic and who is interested in furthering his or her education. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Mrs. Gick in the Career Room. The deadline to submit an application is March 17, 2017.
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