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Promoting Academic Success in York County

York County Community Foundation supports the academic success of York County graduating high school seniors with several scholarship opportunities.

York County Dollars for Scholars

The Community Foundation partners with thirteen Dollars for Scholars chapters and scholarship organizations in York County. The Foundation and the scholarship organizations are dedicated to hometown student success.

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Field of Study Scholarships

Through the Community Foundation, our donors have established scholarship funds focused on a specific field of study. Each scholarship expresses our donors' deep commitment to helping York County students achieve their educational goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What scholarships are available through YCCF? +

YCCF administers scholarships funded by donors to support local students pursuing higher education or technical training. To apply for a Dollars for Scholars scholarship, students must contact their home school district’s scholarship organization. The list of scholarship organizations that partner with us can be found here. YCCF also offers field of study scholarships available here for students to apply for online.

Who is eligible to apply? +

York County graduating seniors may be eligible to apply for a Dollars for Scholars scholarship and should confirm with their school guidance department or directly with the district’s scholarship organization. Eligibility for YCCF Field of Study Scholarships vary with criteria set by donors, click here to determine if you qualify for one or more YCCF Field of Study scholarships.

How do I apply and what are the deadlines? +

Dollars for Scholars program instructions and deadlines vary by school district. Students should contact their school guidance office or their district’s scholarship organization for details. The list of scholarship organizations that partner with us can be found here. YCCF Field of Study Scholarship applications are available here with instructions, including deadlines.

Do scholarships require academic performance, financial need, or both? +

Some scholarships focus on academic achievement, others on financial need, and many consider both.

When will recipients be notified? +

Award decisions are sent to scholarship recipients in late spring. The announcement includes instructions on how to direct the funds to the educational institution that the student plans to attend.