SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMPS
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMPS
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMPS
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMPS
Developing, engaging, and celebrating leaders
SCHOLARSHIPS
PASC is proud to offer scholarships for our members. Additionally, this page contains information about other scholarships available from our partner organizations.
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
PASC offers several scholarship opportunities to attend the various programs provided during the summer. Please use the link below to view the current scholarships and application. All applications are due by April 1. Applicants will be notified by April 15.
*If you apply for a scholarship, please do NOT register for camp until after decisions are released on April 15. If selected, you will receive a separate registration form including your scholarship deductions.
Scholarship Opportunities include:
PASC Partial Scholarships - any PASC Camp
Up to five scholarships, Half of the cost of attending, are available to attend any PASC Summer Camp
Five scholarships will be awarded to students demonstrating financial need and desire to attend a PASC Summer Camps (Blue, Gold, or Advanced Gold).
To qualify for this scholarship, the applicant must complete the scholarship application which includes: completed application form, a 500 word essay indicating financial need and why the applicant wants to attend a PASC Leadership Camp, and an advisor recommendation detailing the student's dedication to student council and leadership.
Caroline Steliotes Scholarship - PASC Gold Camp
Two separate full scholarships (cost of camp) are available to PASC Gold Camp ONLY
The Caroline Steliotes Scholarship started as a Christmas gift to Caroline who said her Christmas wish was to give someone else the life changing opportunity she had through PASC Summer Camps. Caroline came to her first summer camp as a frightened junior high student who suffered through homesickness during the nights but stuck it out because of the quality of the program. Caroline credits PASC for the development of her leadership abilities and courage.
To qualify for this scholarship, the applicant must complete the scholarship application, including a 500 word essay indicating financial need and why the applicant wants to attend a PASC Gold Camp, and an advisor recommendation detailing the student's dedication to student council and leadership.
Barrie Finnemeyer Memorial Scholarship
Two half scholarships (half of the cost) are available to PASC Blue or Gold Camps ONLY
Barrie Finnemeyer was an teacher and advisor at North Penn HS for 35 years. She also served on various PASC summer camp staffs and as PASC Registrar for nearly 30 years. Barrie was a lifelong proponent of student leadership and believed in the life changing opportunities offered by attending a PASC Summer Camp. This scholarship was established in her memory after her passing in May of 2017 and is intended to help students with a financial need.
To qualify for this scholarship, the applicant must complete the scholarship application, including a 500 word essay addressing his/her financial need and the impact attending camp will have on the applicant.
George Meyer Scholarship - Blue or Gold Camp
Two school scholarships are available to attend a Blue or Gold Camp. Each selected school will receive two (2) half paid scholarships for a Blue or Gold Camp.
The PASC organization was saddened by the April 19, 2008 death of George Meyer. George advised the Bethel Park High School student council for many years. During his time at Bethel Park, George became a national leader in leadership education. His creation of a leadership class curriculum became the model for many others across the country. Under George’s guidance, Bethel Park High School hosted the 1980 PASC State Conference, setting a standard for state conference programs. In 1985, Bethel Park became the fourth PASC school to host a NASC Conference, again setting new standards for conference programs and community hospitality. George served on the NASC Executive Board, was active in NAWD promoting the ideals established by his mentor, Dr. Earl Reum, and was PASC District 3 Director. George’s participation in PASC Summer Leadership camps began in 1978 as a staff member and evolved in the early 1980’s as he became director of the Grove City Gold camp program for nearly twenty years. George’s leadership and advice to PASC will be sorely missed. He was truly the “Big Guy” in leadership education in Pennsylvania and a champion of the positive role that students can play in every leadership situation.
The advisor must apply to qualify for this scholarship; Two half scholarships will be awarded to two students from the same school who are in need and could not otherwise attend summer leadership camps. The students must attend the same Blue or Gold camp. Along with the application, please submit an essay telling us why your school deserves this scholarship and why your school selected the two (2) particular students, along with why your council is in need of this scholarship.
NASC Scholarship
NASSP is delighted to introduce a new scholarship program to recognize exceptional student leaders who have demonstrated remarkable leadership within their council, school, and community. NASC will award $100,000 to 80 outstanding students from NASC member schools. Applications for this scholarship will open in the Fall of 2024, with winners selected in early 2025. The top recipients and their advisers will have the opportunity to attend an all-expenses-paid trip to DC for NASSP's National Education Leadership Awards in April 2025, along with awardees of the National Honor Society scholarship, National Principal of the Year, and National Assistant Principal of the Year.
The National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship
Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has awarded more than $23 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS seniors. This year, NASSP is awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students.
Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
To be eligible, a student must be:
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A high school senior expecting to receive a high school diploma during the current academic year.
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An active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter.
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An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
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Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Note: There are no limits to the number of applicants per chapter.
To learn more about last year's winners, click here.
Applications are generally due at the end of November.
For more information and to apply, please click the link below.
HORATIO ALGER
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need (under $55,000 adjusted gross family income), a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.
National Scholars Program: 3 Pennsylvania seniors will be selected to each receive a $25,000 scholarship and will be invited to the National Awards program in Washington, D.C.
State Scholars Program: 30 additional Pennsylvania seniors will each receive a $6,000 to $10,000 college scholarship. Scholarship criteria is the same as for other Horatio Alger Scholarships.
Additionally, there are also Targeted Scholarships available for students who are attending specific schools or for specific programs.
Guidance counselors, activity advisors and administrators as well as student leaders can help promote these scholarships for seniors in your schools and communities. Every high school in America has one or more seniors who could benefit by these scholarships. Help spread the word.
UNITED STATES
SENATE YOUTH
PROGRAM
The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution in 1962 creating the United States Senate Youth Program, a national initiative to provide a yearly opportunity for talented young people with demonstrated leadership abilities to deepen their understanding of America’s political processes and strengthen their resolve to pursue careers in public service.
The program is merit based and highly competitive. The United States Senate Youth Program brings the highest-level officials from each branch of government together with an outstanding group of high-school students—two high school juniors or seniors from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity—during an intensive week-long educational program held in Washington, D.C. In addition, each student receives a one-time $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship.
While this program does award a college scholarship, in many ways, it is more of a recognition, in that each school may only nominate one student to apply per year. Interested students must first determine their school selection process and gain the support of their school prior to applying.
For more information and to apply, please click the link below.