Wilmer & Patricia Harris Honorary Scholarship

This scholarship was created in 2020 by Wilmer and Patricia Harris with the intention to award $5,000 annually between 2020-2029, as an initiative to assist a graduating Cumberland Valley student. Mr. Harris spent a total of 38 years employed at Cumberland Valley School District, 10 teaching and the last 28 as a School Counselor.

The scholarship will recognize the Harris' lifelong commitment to education and assisting students to continue to reach for goals regardless of obstacles. The applicant should demonstrate academic success.
Scholarship Award:
- One-time award of $5,000
- Announced at the annual Senior Awards Ceremony in May
- Check will be written jointly to the successful student and academic institution, which will be sent to the student requesting endorsement, who will forward the check to the appropriate school/university’s financial aid office for credit to the student’s tuition account
- Check must be applied toward tuition at a 4-year college or technical school
Scholarship Recipient Criteria:
- Cumberland Valley High School senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated financial need
- Currently employed (part-time and seasonal positions qualify)
- Demonstrated ambition through employment and/or community involvement
- Proof of acceptance at a 4-year college/technical school prior to fund distribution
Application Information:
- DEADLINE to submit all required information/documents: April 1
- Application form to be submitted through this portal
- Additional Documents: Unofficial transcript (downloaded from Skyward)
- All information in this application will remain confidential
- Questions: Contact bgabrielson@cvschools.org or call 717-697-8261 (Bobbi Jo Gabrielson)
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CV High School Data:
Current cumulative grade point average in high school (unweighted) 00.00* / (weighted) .
List the high school activities in which you have participated and the corresponding year(s) (include officer positions if applicable; ex: Cheerleading Captain 2019).*
Financial Need:

Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial need.
If known, please indicate your family's annual income.
Briefly describe your financial need including any assistance your family receives and how this scholarship would make a difference in your ability to attend college or technical school.

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Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a strong work ethic through consistent employment.
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List the Community Activities in which you have participated and the corresponding year(s) (list most recent activities first; ex: Volunteer, Good Hope Ministries 2019)*
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