York Catholic is proud of the success of its students earning college scholarships over the years. More than 71% of last year's graduating class collectively earned over $13 million in scholarship offers. The Guidance Department keeps an updated list of local, regional, and national scholarship opportunities in the Career Room and in the 2020 College & Career Google Classroom. 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.
Applicants should exemplify leadership qualities and skills through his/her participation in class, extracurricular clubs, groups, or activities. The student will also uphold and practice the moral and religious principles of the Roman Catholic faith.
Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
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 can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
The Reverend William J. Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship
The Reverend William J. Fitzpatrick Memorial Scholarship Fund grants scholarship aid to a senior student at York Catholic High School who resides in York County, and who will major in a branch of engineering or a science related to engineering in college. Scholarships to be awarded for academic year 2020-2021 will be at least $1250 per semester.
Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
O'Neill Health Sciences Scholarship
The O'Neill Health Sciences Scholarship is for students who will major in a health care field in college (four year or two year) such as nursing, pre-med, dental hygiene, etc. Selection will be based on grades, SAT/ACT scores, interest, financial need, and teacher recommendation.
Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
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 non-CP classes at York Catholic and who is interested in furthering his or her education. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
Scholarships for all students
Knights of St. Paul Scholarship
The Knights of St. Paul is offering at least one $500 scholarships to a YC student(s) for use toward their tuition at York Catholic for the 20-21 school year.
Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Dill.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
