The Lancaster County Community Foundation pools donor funds for high-school and college students who live in the county or graduated from a local high school. The 2027–28 cycle opens November 2, 2026, and supports accredited two- or four-year colleges, community colleges, technical programs, and vocational training. This is not one single scholarship; the application can match students to donor funds with individual criteria.
The general published range is typically $400 to $10,000, with some one-time and some renewable awards. Individual funds may be tied to majors or colleges, set age limits, consider financial need, or request tax documentation; local residence does not make every student eligible for every fund. The Foundation and Scholarship America administer the portal and review academic record, leadership, activities, work, circumstances, and need.
Applications are due by 4 p.m. on February 22, 2027; the Foundation says it cannot extend the deadline. Prepare transcripts, activities, work history, essays, income information, and, when required, a FAFSA Submission Summary before opening the portal. An incomplete response or late recommendation can disqualify a student even if the other rules are met.
Some awards pay once and others allow students to reapply for multiple years; funds are sent to the educational institution rather than paid as unrestricted cash. The Foundation says some awards may qualify for Pennsylvania’s PATH matching program, but students do not apply for that match separately. Check each listing for renewal, school accreditation, and required records before including an amount in your budget.
Before submitting, confirm whether the deadline is national, state, school, or campus-based, who must send each document, and the time zone. Keep receipts and check application status. Ask the financial-aid office how the award combines with FAFSA, other scholarships, and the full cost of attendance.
Read the aid-program profile and the FAFSA guide; confirm how funding is coordinated.
General Scholarships — Lancaster County Community Foundation.
Grants and Scholarships — Lancaster County Community Foundation.
Information verified against official sources on October 13, 2026. Amounts, dates, and rules can change; confirm the cycle and terms with the administering organization before submitting documents or accepting an award.
Confirm eligibility and the deadline on the official cycle page before submitting.
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Lancaster County Community Foundation General Scholarships
The Lancaster County Community Foundation pools donor funds for high-school and college students who live in the county or graduated from a local high school. The 2027–28 cycle opens November 2, 2026, and supports accredited two- or four-year colleges, community colleges, technical programs, and vocational training. This is not one single scholarship; the application can match students to donor funds with individual criteria. The general published range is typically $400 to $
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Lancaster County Community Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Lancaster County Community Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Lancaster County Community Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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