There are many great ways for students to find financial support for their education after graduation.
To get started, explore the reputable national scholarship search websites listed below. These search engines connect students with hundreds of scholarship opportunities across the country.
You’ll also find local scholarship opportunities from community organizations, families, and foundations that share information with our school each year. This page will be updated regularly as new scholarships become available.
Each spring, we celebrate our students during Senior Recognition Night, where over $300,000 in scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors. Applications for these local scholarships will open in February.
For helpful strategies and guidance on the application process, view these Scholarship Tips.
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. You will find detailed information about the scholarships available last year for your review. These links will be updated when we are preparing to distribute this year's information.
2025 Senior Scholarship Bulletin
Senior Awards Night Scholarship Notes
On this night, the prestigious Theodore K. Vogeley Memorial Scholarship is also 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.
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
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship is open to Current high school seniors who are citizens of the United States and planning on attending a four-year undergraduate degree program next year. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Application materials and information is found on their website.
Applications are due November 12, 2025.
Tri-County Workforce Investment Board and Artificial Intelligence Scholarship
The Tri-County Workforce Investment Board will be awarding $2,000 Artificial Intelligence/Robotics Scholarships to students in Armstrong, Butler, or Indiana Counties. Students attending post-secondary education for degrees, certificates, or programs in robotics/AI are encouraged to apply. Students may be attending trade schools, community colleges, colleges, or universities.
To learn more about the scholarship, you can view the flyer, download the application, or visit the organization’s website.
Applications are due December 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to provide the opportunity to help high-achieving, goal-driven students graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters. Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.50 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and plan to attend an eligible four-year college or university. Recipients are also required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of supervised work from January 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026.
For full eligibility details and application instructions, view the brochure or visit the Hagan Scholarship website.
Applications are due December 1, 2025.
ELLWOOD Industrial Maintenance Scholarship Program
The ELLWOOD Industrial Maintenance Scholarship Program will award multiple $10,000 scholarships to students planning to attend an accredited trade school, college, or university after graduation. This opportunity is open to 2026 high school graduates or GED test completers who are interested in earning a certificate or degree in Mechatronics or a related industrial maintenance program. Scholarship recipients will also have the opportunity to begin a full-time career with ELLWOOD through the Industrial Maintenance Development Program after completing their education.
To learn more or apply, visit the ELLWOOD Group Website, or view their Scholarship Information Flyer
Applications are due April 3, 2026.
The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH
The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH currently offer more than 200 scholarship opportunities each year to support graduating high school seniors as they continue their education. These scholarships are funded by generous donors who want to invest in the next generation of leaders, whether by honoring a loved one, supporting a specific school, or recognizing students with unique talents and qualities.
For more information and to apply, visit the Community Foundation website and their Scholarship Information flyer.
Applications are due by March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central PA (EAWCP)
The EAWCP offers scholarships to support graduating high school seniors diagnosed with epilepsy or a seizure disorder who plan to continue their education at a post-secondary institution.
A minimum of 10 scholarships totaling $11,500 will be awarded. The three students with the highest total scores will each receive $1,500, and the remaining seven recipients will each receive $1,000.
For more information and to apply, visit the EAWCP website and view the application.
Applications are due by April 6, 2026.
America250PA Semiquincentennial Scholarship Program
The America250PA Semiquincentennial Scholarship Program celebrates Pennsylvania’s enduring commitment to education and the 250th anniversary of the United States by awarding $250,000 in scholarships to deserving students for the 2026–2027 academic year. Pennsylvania high school seniors planning to attend an accredited Pennsylvania college or university are eligible to apply. A total of twenty-five $10,000 scholarships will be awarded across America250PA’s six regions, including up to twelve for community college students and up to thirteen for students attending post-secondary colleges or universities.
For more information and to apply, visit the America250PA Scholarship Program website, packet, or brochure.
Applications are due by January 31, 2026