-SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CLASS OF 2025 NOW AVAILABLE-

Polar Bear Foundation scholarships are available to graduating Northern York High School seniors. Each scholarship targets different interests and backgrounds. To see a list of available scholarships, visit the AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP page.

Questions about the scholarship application process may be directed to the PBF offices at (717) 432-8691 ext. 1125, or contact the Director of Operations, Natalie Slothower, at Natalie@PolarBearFoundation.net.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR THE PBF 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Applicants:

• Must reside within the Northern York County School District. Residency may be subject to verification.
• Complete the application without assistance. Applications and essays completed on behalf of another person or using Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be disqualified.
• Submit an essay, with a minimum word count, which is specified in each application. The Scholarship Committee will evaluate each essay with consideration given to the content, form, grammar, neatness, and presentation.
• Must have received a high school diploma by the end of the current school year.
• Must have acceptance at a college, trade or technical school, or other institution approved by the Scholarship Committee.
• Submit a letter of reference with the application. Applicants should submit a letter, with academic and character references, from a teacher or guidance counselor from their school or another person who has worked closely with the applicant.​
• Be a legal resident of the United States of America.
• Supply a transcript from their most recent academic year to demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and their academic goals.

In addition, Drs. Warren Scholarship applicants:

• • Attend Northern High School
  • Interview with the PBF Scholarship Committee

ADDITIONAL 2025 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

• ​​​The award presentation will take place on Senior Awards night.
• Scholarship funds will be dispersed directly to the institution of higher learning. Institutions will be instructed to return the balance of the scholarship to PBF if the student cannot complete their academic plan.
• All applications must include the required attachments listed in the application:
  • Essay: Type-written on the specified topic. See individual APPLICATION FORM for word count.
  • Recommendation or letter of reference
  • Transcript from most current school year

Specific requirements are listed within each application form found on the AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP page.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS​

Email or mail the completed application to:

• EMAIL
  Natalie@PolarBearFoundation.net Put “2025 Scholarship Application” in the subject line, OR;
• MAIL
  Polar Bear Foundation
  Attn: Scholarship Committee
  650 South Baltimore Street
  Dillsburg, PA 17019

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