Orioles Scouting Scholarship

Established by the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Lehighton Nest #183 to provide financial assistance for higher education to CURRENT participants (male or female) in the Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of the USA in Carbon County.

The Orioles Scouting Scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable $500 scholarship awarded annually to a qualified graduating high school senior (or home-schooled student who has a state-recognized graduation certificate/diploma) residing in Carbon County, PA, who is seeking to further his or her education at a 4 or 2-year college or technical school.

Minimum qualifications for the scholarship include:

A proven record of academic success with at least a 3.0 GPA cumulative average over the time period of two years prior to graduation
Candidates will be asked to submit a short essay (500 words or less) to describe the most important thing s/he has done to help make a difference in the community
Preference will be given to applicants with a strong track record of volunteerism and community service
Financial need will be considered in the selection process. A copy of the FAFSA Submission summary with the Student Aid Index should be submitted with your application.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this scholarship, please complete and submit the following form. If needed, you may save your application and return to finish it at another time.

STUDENTS should complete the application (NOT a parent or guardian). Be sure to use complete sentences and fully thought-out responses. Remember to check your spelling and grammar.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2026.

Contact the Carbon County Community Foundation at 610-730-2526 or director@cccfoundpa.org if you have any questions or concerns.

Applicant Email*

example@example.com

Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant's Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Applicant's Full Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Parent/Guardian Email*

example@example.com

School District*

Are you currently enrolled in scouts?*

Yes, I am enrolled in Boy Scouts of America or Girl Scouts of USA.No, I am not currently enrolled and therefore, cannot apply for this scholarship.

Name and number of troop*

In 250-500 words, please describe the most important thing you have done to help make a difference in the community:*

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Please briefly describe your post-graduation plans (college/university, intended major, goals, etc.)*

Document Upload: Student Transcript

Please upload a copy of your high school transcript to demonstrate a cumulative average GPA of at least 3.0 over the past two years. You can also email your transcript to director@cccfoundpa.org by March 1, 2026.

Document Upload: FAFSA - Student Aid Index

Please upload a copy of the page from your FAFSA that shows the Student Aid Index. You can also email the form to director@cccfoundpa.org by March 1st.