Grant & Scholarship Program
Grant and Scholarship Programs are supported by the fundraising efforts of our club members. Our major fundraiser is the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance.
The GFWC Hollidaysburg Area Women’s Club Grant Program is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Blair County.
All Grant Applications received are reviewed by the Club’s Finance Committee and voted on by a majority of the Club’s Membership.
The number of Grants distributed varies from year-to-year and is dependent upon the success of the club’s fundraisers. The Grants are distributed in mid-June.
Download Grant Application
Deadline to submit is April 30th
2019 Grant Recipients
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AFC Cares
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Blair Clearfield Association for the Blind
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Center for Independent Living of South Central PA
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Central PA Autism Society
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Discovery Garden
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Hollidaysburg Area Public Library
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Railroaders Heritage Corporation
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Service Paws of Central PA
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Tiger Pack Program
Scholarship Program
Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and the program is dependent on the success of the club’s fundraising efforts. The Adult Woman’s Scholarship is awarded in the Fall. The High School Student Scholarships are awarded in the Spring. Applications can be found below on the page, at the Hollidaysburg Library, and the Financial aid or Guidance counselor office at each school.
Download Scholarship Brochure
Download Adult Women’s Scholarship
Applications are accepted beginning January 2nd. Deadline for submission is February 9th.
Download Arts Scholarship Application Deadline March 10th
Download Academic Scholarship Application Deadline March 10th
Download Vocational Scholarship Application Deadline March 10th
Download Community Service Award Deadline March 10th
Academic Scholarship Award
Our Academic Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior residing within the Hollidaysburg Area School District.
The student must plan to attend a college or university in the fall immediately following graduation.
This scholarship is awarded based on academics, ambition/educational goals, leadership, and community involvement.
Vocational Scholarship
Our Vocational Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior residing within the Hollidaysburg Area School District.
The student must plan to attend a technical or business school in the fall immediately following graduation.
This scholarship is awarded based on grades, goals, leadership, and community involvement.
Arts Scholarship
Our Arts Scholarship is awarded to a high school senior residing within the Hollidaysburg Area School District.
The student must plan to attend a college or university in the fall immediately following graduation.
This scholarship is awarded based on academics, ambition/educational goals, artistic ability, leadership, and community involvement.
Community Service Award
Our Community Service Award recognizes a high school senior residing within the Hollidaysburg Area School District who has exhibited exemplary commitment, volunteerism, and leadership in his or her community throughout their high school experience.
Adult Woman’s Scholarship
Our Adult Woman’s Scholarship recognizes a woman’s desire and commitment to improve her life and the lives of her loved ones and her community.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must be women who are Blair County residents and who have had at least a two-year lapse in time between graduation from high school or obtainment of a GED.
Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, or vocational school.
