Frank E. Bolden Scholarship

The Frank E. Bolden Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a special education or early childhood teaching certification in the state of Pennsylvania. Applicants must attend a college or university within the 18 county Western Pennsylvania area (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren, Westmorland, and Washington counties). Students who plan to pursue a career focusing on the education and development of special needs children are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Location and Residency

Country
United States
State
Pennsylvania
County
Allegheny Armstrong Beaver Butler Clarion Crawford Erie Fayette Forest Greene Indiana Jefferson Lawrence Mercer Venango Warren Westmoreland Washington

Academics

Educational level/Pursuing degree type
Professional Certification 1-year Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Graduate Degree
Current educational status
Community College Freshman Community College Sophomore College Freshman College Sophomore College Junior College Senior 5th Year College Undergraduate Nth Year College Undergraduate Graduate Student
Area of study
Special Education and Teaching

Miscellaneous

Student activities
Community Service

$3,000

Award Amount

Closed

May 30, 2025

Deadline

Mar 15, 2025

Opening Date

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