There are many ways for Butler Senior High School Students to search for assistance in paying for further education. First, check out the links provided below to reputable scholarship search engine websites that will offer students opportunities for hundreds of scholarships nationwide. Next, you will find multiple organizations from the area that provide us information to pass along to our students each year. Links to those opportunities appear below as well. We will update this information as it becomes available to us throughout the year. Finally, our Senior Recognition Night takes place each year in May. Over $300,000 are awarded to our seniors that evening from local families and organizations. Applications will be made available to all seniors in February.
Senior Recognition Night Scholarship Information
All seniors are notified during the first week of February about the opening of the application period for the Senior Recognition Night Scholarships. For reference, the scholarship bulletin and scholarship notes from the previous school year will remain posted below until we are ready to post new information.
On this night the prestigious Theodore K. Vogeley Memorial Scholarship is awarded. The application for this scholarship is administered through the principal's office. The application period is March 15 through April 15 and materials are found on the BSHS website's main page.
2024 Senior Scholarship Bulletin
Senior Awards Night Scholarship Notes
Scholarship Search Websites
Imagine America Foundation (specifically for Career and Technical Schools)
Scholarship Newsletter (email subscription for a monthly list of scholarships)
Outside Scholarship Applications
The PA JCI Senate annually sponsors two $750 scholarships for senior students residing in PA who will be attending a 4-year college or university. These winners then are taken to the national committee that awards an additional $1000 to a selected few. To complete an application visit this website and submit materials by January 17,2025.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) facilitate multiple scholarship programs through this application portal that students can visit. The deadline for all of their scholarships is January 31, 2025.
The Pennsylvania ELKS State Association (PESA) has kicked off the 2025 Scholarship season with the Certified Technical Education Contest that is based on academics, leadership, volunteerism and financial need. There is a one time award of $1500 that will be announced in April. To apply visit this website and submit application materials by January 31, 2025.
The PA Association of Rural and Small Schools is sponsoring the William and Debrah Pettigrew Scholarship for students who plan on attending a four-year institution to pursue a career in teaching. Students will submit this application and additional materials to the address listed by the deadline of February 1, 2025.
The Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation is accepting applications for college scholarships for high school seniors who will be enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program majoring in manufacturing technology, electromechanical technology, engineering, manufacturing processes, computer/IT, robotics/automation or other manufacturing-related disciplines. Application materials can be found at this website. the deadline is February 1, 2025.
The ARMCO Credit Union has opened applications for its annual scholarship program through which they award 27 students with scholarships valued at $750 - $1000. Scholarships are available to seniors graduating this year who plan to attend an accredited college or technical school in the fall. To apply visit this website and make application by February 28, 2025.
The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame awards four $4000 scholarships to graduating student athletes. The criteria for selection are high academic achievement, financial need, and athletic ability at the varsity level. The applications are available in the guidance office and must be submitted by March 1, 2025.
The Horatio Alger Association supports deserving young people who are overcoming significant challenges and are committed to pursuing higher education. They sponsor over 600 different scholarships that can total up to $25,000 each. The first step is checking your eligibility to apply by visiting this website. The deadline for their scholarships is March 1, 2025.
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) is proud to offer its Good Neighbor Scholarship program. This program awards scholarships to CEC members or their children. Applicants must be able to communicate how they contribute non-paid time to help their community, school and/or church. Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution, complete the application, complete application requirements, and submit a 500-word essay by the deadline of March 15, 2025.
The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP) will award scholarships, totaling $11,500 to graduating high school seniors who are living with epilepsy/seizure disorder. These scholarships are for students who are going on to post-secondary school including both academic and vocational training. The three students with the highest total scores will receive a $1500 scholarship and the remaining scholarship recipients will receive a $1000 scholarship. Eligible students will visit this website for application details and make their submissions by the deadline of April 7, 2025.
The Ellwood Group is a family-owned enterprise located in New Castle. ELLWOOD offers a $10,000 Industrial Maintenance Scholarship (IMS) for individuals who plan to pursue a certificate or degree in Mechatronics, or an equivalent industrial maintenance program. Visit this website to apply by the deadline of April 7, 2025.
The ELLWOOD Industrial Maintenance Scholarship is a program offered each year to students who are considering attending a trade school, college or university, and pursuing a certificate or degree in Mechatronics, or an equivalent industrial maintenance program. Graduating seniors and/or those who have completed the GED test, are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to be awarded one of our $10,000 scholarships to be used toward tuition to an approved trade school, college or university. Interested students will apply by visiting this website and completing application details by April 7, 2025.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship program is now open. Each year the program awards four-year scholarships to two students preparing for post-secondary education. The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are Pennsylvania residents with plans to attend a Pennsylvania college, university, or career school as a full-time student. Students must have attained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in high school to be eligible. Other factors taken into consideration for the scholarship are a student’s commitment to community, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Interested applicants should visit this website and apply by April 15, 2025.
Scholarship Opportunities for Underclassmen