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The 2024 Traditional Scholarship application period is now open!

The young women students in our school districts are on the path to make their mark in the world and serve as role models for future generations. The Her Traditions scholarship program focuses on celebrating women in leadership roles and supporting their continued growth.

Read about our 2023 Her Traditions Scholarship recipients.

Eligibility

Residency – Female residents of York, Lancaster, and the Capital Region who are 2023 graduating seniors at a public or accredited private high school in these areas

Leadership – Applicants must have also served as a class officer or held another leadership position in an organized, school-sponsored activity or community organization

Academics – Grade point average of 3.0 or higher, on a 4.0 scale, maintained through the end of the junior year in high school

Community Service – Applicants must have accumulated a minimum of 20 hours of community service within the past calendar year (12 months)

Application Process

Completed Her Traditions Scholarship Program application form
Academic transcript current through the end of the junior year
Letter of recommendation from the adult supervisor of the club, organization, or community service activity in which the student has held a leadership position
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following in 250 words or less: How do you define leadership? Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
Evaluation

Applicants will be rated competitively by an advisory panel, who will select recipients for their potential as leaders and role models, based on the combined strengths of their leadership skills, academic records, recommendation letters, and essay.

Post-Award Requirements

Once selected, recipients will be required to submit documentation of registration for the subsequent fall term at an accredited college or university that awards degrees at the Associate level or higher. Recipients are also asked to submit a photo and brief video within a specific time to be used by Traditions Bank to recognize their award publicly. Students who do not provide enrollment documentation will forfeit their scholarships. Scholarships awards are good for one year following the initial date of notification.

Application Period and Deadlines

Applications must be submitted through our online application by February 28, 2024.

Her Traditions Scholarship Application

Scholarship Region
*
Applicant Information
Name*
Name
Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date of Birth
Address*
Address
City*
City
State*
State
ZIP*
ZIP
Email*

Email
Home Phone*
Home Phone
Parent or Guardian Info
(if applicant is under age 18)
Name*
Name
Home Phone*
Home Phone
Work Phone
Work Phone
Address*
Address
City*
City
State*
State
ZIP*
ZIP
Academic Information
High School Name*
High School Name
Phone*
Phone
Address*
Address
City*
City
State*
State
ZIP*
ZIP
Current Grade/Year in School*
Current Grade/Year in School
Expected Graduation Date*
Expected Graduation Date
*
GPA Scale
GPA Scale
- 4.0
- 5.0
- 100
Cumulative GPA at End of Junior Year*
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 3.
(must be at least 3.0)
Academic Transcript*
Attach an academic transcript current through the end of your junior year in high school.
Accepted file types: pdf, png, jpg.
- My transcript will be mailed or emailed separately
Leadership Experience
Please provide information below about at least one school-sponsored or organized community activity in which you have held a leadership position (team captain, club president, etc.). Be sure to include the name and telephone number of the adult supervisor for each activity. One of these supervisors must be the author of the letter of recommendation required with this application.

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Leadership Repeater
School / Organization Name*
School / Organization Name
Activity*
Activity
Position / Role*
Position / Role
Date Started*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date Started
Date Ended (optional)
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date Ended (optional)
Adult Supervisor Name*
Adult Supervisor Name
Adult Supervisor Phone*
Adult Supervisor Phone
Letter of Recommendation*
Attach a letter of recommendation from the adult supervisor of a club, organization, or other activity in which you have held a leadership position
Accepted file types: pdf, png, jpg, doc, docx, txt, rtf.
- My letter of recommedation will be mailed or emailed separately
Community Service
Please describe the activities and dates of at least 20 hours of community service that you have accumulated in the 12 months prior to applying for this scholarship, and at least one personal reference for one of these activities.

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Service Repeater
Organization Name*
Organization Name
Total Hours*
Total Hours
Volunteer Activities*
Volunteer Activities
Personal Reference
Name*
Name
Organization*
Organization
Phone*
Phone
How do you define leadership?
Describe in 250 words or less how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
How do you define leadership?*
How do you define leadership?
Applicant Certification
Consent*
I affirm that the information I have provided in this application is complete and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that information I provide may be verified and that any false, misleading, incomplete, or omitted information may disqualify me from consideration. I affirm further that I am not an employee of Traditions Bank or a member of the immediate family of a Traditions Bank employee.
Parent/Guardian Signature*
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date
Applicant Signature*
Applicant Signature
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Date
Age
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Her Traditions Traditional Scholarship Application

The 2024 Traditional Scholarship application period is now open!

Eligibility

Application Process

Post-Award Requirements

Application Period and Deadlines

Her Traditions Scholarship Application

Scholarship Region

Applicant Information

Parent or Guardian Info

Academic Information

Leadership Experience

Use the + button to add more activities.

Community Service

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Personal Reference

How do you define leadership?

Applicant Certification

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