The North East Lions Club is proud to offer a Scholarship for North East, PA Graduating Seniors
Graduating in 2026!
Eligibility: Applicant must be a graduating senior and a resident of North East, PA. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have been accepted to a college, university or trade school.
Requirements: The Lions Club Motto is “WE SERVE”. Our goal is to make the community a better place by volunteering and aiding those in need. Please submit the following:
- This application, filled out in its entirety
- A copy of your college, university or trade school acceptance letter
- A current copy of your high school transcript, documenting your GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- A list of groups/organizations you have served the community/volunteered with and a description of projects or activities you have helped with. While service provided within scouting or school groups is appreciated, service outside of these activities will receive greater consideration.
- A 300-500 word essay describing the value and life lessons you have acquired through your experiences volunteering. Share how this will impact your volunteerism in the future.
- Applications will be evaluated on grammar, clear and concise essay content, volunteer experiences, completion of application/requirements, and creativity.
Deadline: This completed application, along with the other requirements need to be mailed to the North East Lions Club, P.O. Box 323, North East, PA 16428. It must be received by April 17, 2026.
Award: In 2026 the North East Lions Club will be providing a minimum $2,000 scholarship. Additional scholarships may be offered. All submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the Lions Club Scholarship Committee. Award(s) will be presented at the Senior Convocation in May. An article and photo will be published in the North East News Journal.
Questions: Please contact Lion Krista Stauffer at 814-460-9550
To print the application click on the link below.
