Ceiliuradh ar nduchas

(Celebration of Our Heritage)

The charitable mission of The Harrisburg St. Patrick's Day Parade Association is community focused. We create opportunities to share Irish culture and history with Central Pennsylvania. We focus on social, economic, political, religious and educational issues of our community. We welcome invitations to participate in diversity programs, cultural festivals and international gatherings to share our heritage.

The Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade Association awards scholarships in celebration of our heritage to students for higher education. We will assist deserving high school students or college underclassmen in pursuing college or technical and trade education.

$500 awards are made on the basis of scholastic ability, goals and character of the applicant, extra-curricular activities, and/or financial need. A demonstrated interest in Irish heritage is required. The number of scholarships varies each year. In 2011, 6 scholarships were awarded.

All information received from the applicant is strictly confidential. All information must be accurate and complete. To be eligible, the application packet must include:

• Completed application form (DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE) and save to your disk.
  

• One letter of recommendation from a sponsoring HSPDPA member

• Official school transcript of the applicant (or its equivalent)

• List of extra-curricular activities

• Essay on applicant’s future goals and why applicant deserves this scholarship (500 words maximum)

• Confirmed availability to attend the Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 24, 2012.

Postmark deadline: February 17, 2012.

Download these instructions

Please send completed application packet to:

HSPDPA

Attention: Bill Irwin, Scholarship Committee Chairperson

P.O. Box 364

Harrisburg, PA 17108-0364

All applicants will receive official notification by March 16, 2012. If you have any questions, please call (717) 889-8909 and leave a message or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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