NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

“GOOD NEIGHBOR” SCHOLARSHIP

In April, York University announced a new scholarship, named the "Good Neighbor Scholarship." The scholarship will fully cover 50 percent of tuition for qualified students from York County, beginning in Fall 2024

To be considered for a "Good Neighbor Scholarship," applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the community by being an active member of a local club or participate annually in a local event.

"We are delighted to make this scholarship available to students within this geographic sphere of our influence," President Sam Smith said. "This is an exciting new outreach to students in York County who wish to get a quality degree in higher education while staying close to home. That we are recruiting students from so many high-quality high school programs in our vicinity makes this even more of a win-win offer."

"We want it understood that we love students and families from York County," said Roni Miller, vice president for enrollment at York University. "And we love their commitment to their hometowns and home county. That's what York County is all about—being good neighbors to good neighbors. We hope this will encourage more local grads to consider attending here."

Founders Scholarship

York University has also announced a new scholarship opportunity for students active in the Churches of Christ and the Christian Church, effective immediately. The Founders Scholarship will grant 50 percent off tuition for prospective undergraduate students who are eligible. This scholarship will be renewable each year as long as the student continues to meet the criteria.

Roni Miller, vice president for enrollment, emphasized the profound impact she anticipates the Founders Scholarship will have stating, “We are excited to introduce the Founders Scholarship as a beacon of opportunity for students within Churches of Christ and Christian Churches. This scholarship embodies our dedication to fostering both academic excellence and spiritual development, equipping students to thrive in their studies and beyond.”

The criteria for eligibility include:

• Active Membership in Church of Christ or Christian Church

• Full-Time Seated Undergraduate Student

• Residence on Campus

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Regular Church Attendance

• Serve as Student Representative

Transfer students may also qualify for the Good Neighbor Scholarship if they are York County residents and first-time enrollees at York University. The qualifications would be the same as those required of the freshman recipients.

The criteria for eligibility include:

• York County high school graduate

• First-Time Student

• Full-Time Seated Undergraduate Student

• Maintain 2.5 GPA