School guidance and counseling services at Greenville High School are designed to address and meet the needs of all students through a developmental guidance curriculum, responsive services, individual student planning, and activities designed to support the school system. To see how the GHS Guidance Department matches with the American School Counselor Association visit the National Standards for School Counseling Program.
Because success at school can be improved in many ways we offer information and resources helpful to students and parents in several areas known to impact students, their future goals, and their opportunities for success. Please reach out to our Guidance Counselors with any questions or concerns.
FAFSA & Financial Aid Informational Night with Michelle Work from PHEAA on: Thursday, October 29th, 2026 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the GHS Lecture Hall.
Need a virtual session? Join us on Microsoft Teams Thursday, September 24th from 7-8:30pm. Join using this link: Financial Aid Overview | Join meeting in Teams | Microsoft Teams
2026-2027 SCHOLARSHIPS
Seniors…Check in the Guidance office often to see when the following scholarships are available and open to applicants.
DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest: The DAR Good Citizens program and scholarship contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to ALL senior class students (both young men and women) enrolled in an accredited public or private secondary schools that are in good standing with their State Boards of Education. One only student per year may be honored as a school’s DAR Good Citizen. The winner will receive $50 at the chapter level; The essay winner will receive $100. If selected you could move onto State and National levels with additional awards. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and are due on October 12th.
Thiel-David E Baughman Scholarship: Apply as early as possible. Stop by the Guidance Office or check our website for application link. It will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
United Steelworkers District 10 North 65th Annual Scholarship Competition:Any graduate of a 2027 high school who is certified by the high school principal and who is either a member, son, daughter, of a member, or legal ward of a member of any Local Union in the United Steelworkers in District 10 North, also any son, daughter or legal ward of a deceased or retired member between January 1, 2026 and December 10, 2026 is eligible to compete. Forms will be available in the guidance office soon. Deadline November 2026
The Elks National Foundation
Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, we award more than $3 million in college scholarships to at least 800 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors. These scholarships range from smaller, one-time local awards distributed by individual lodges such as ours, to larger, 4-year scholarships at the national level. Every student that applies has the opportunity to win any of these awards based on the judging criteria set forth by our national organization.
Eligibility: Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply, Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. High school graduates are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Due November 2026
APPLY ONLINE HERE: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS: 2026-2027 Pennsylvania American Legion 87th Annual Essay Contest Pickup an application in the guidance office when they are available or online at www.pa-legion.com. Deadline January 2027
YSU Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship is available for any students that have been accepted to YSU. Applications can be found on their website www.ysufoundation.org or can be directly accessed through this link www.ysufoundation.submittable.com/submit. Deadline: February 1 2027.
Gladys & Evelyn Rickert Memorial Scholarship Fund: This is for graduating seniors with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.50-3.50. This scholarship is a continuing scholarship for up to 4 years of college. An official high school transcript will be attached to the application when it is turned into the Guidance Office. Applications will be available in the Guidance Office soon and are due on January 30th.
CRYSTAL LAKE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Applicants must be US Citizens, be receiving a high school diploma or GED, must enroll in a Technical School, Trade School or Eligible Four-year College or University and must live in one of the following counties: Mahoning, Columbiana, Trumbull, Lawrence, Mercer or Beaver. Applications will be available in the Guidance Office and are Deadline: end of February 2027.
MERCER COUNTY FRONTIERS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS: Applicants must be Afro-American, live in Mercer County or Brookfield County. Consideration will be given to GPA, Volunteer Service and Character. Pick up an application in the guidance office when they are available. Deadline: January 2027
Ross Paulenich Memorial Conservation Scholarship: The applicant must be a senior at a Mercer County High School. The applicant must have significant involvement in school and community activities. Involvement in local conservation is preferred. Applications will be available in the Guidance office. Deadline: January 2027
2027 PSECU Scholarship-Deadline end of February 2027 at 11:45 PM
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/2026PSECUscholarship
Greenville Lions Club – School and Community Service Award: The Greenville Lions Club recognizes the importance of school and community service. To that end, the Lions Club will select two deserving high school seniors to receive a $1,000.00 award, one from Greenville High School and one from Reynolds High School. The winners will be announced at their school’s awards assembly prior to commencement. The $1,000.00 awards will be given to the winners at the awards assembly. The two recipients will be selected by the Greenville Lions Club Service Award Committee. All applications must be received by March 15th of the current year.
REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION: Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria: 1-Reside in the Buhl Regional Health Foundation’s service area 2-Be pursuing an RN bachelor’s degree or higher in a health-related field 3-Be enrolled as a full-time college student for the 2022-2023 school year. Pick up a form in the Guidance office when available or visit: buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/scholarships.DEADLINE: April 2027
Berkshire Hathaway Scholarship Program 2026-2027
Dream…Innovate…Grow-these are a few of the key beliefs and attributes on which our company has been built. To be eligible for consideration the nominee shall have: Permanent resident status in Western PA, Minimum 3.0 GPA, plans to continue academic work beyond high school level, been accepted fulltime into a college, university or trade school, performed with distinction in terms of leadership, volunteerism, character and positive attitude serving as an example. $1000 per year for up to four years totaling $4000. Applications will be in the guidance office. Deadline: 3/1/2027 (Need to confirm when forms come in)
2027 Greenville Symphony Orchestra Award Scholarship: Must be a 2027 Senior, involved in music and planning to pursue their studies and education in the field of music. Pick up and application in the Guidance Office when they are available. Due March 2027
Shirley Stuttler Scholarship
Criteria: Applicant of good personal character who demonstrates satisfactory academic achievement and is looking to pursue a career in civil engineering, transportation/highway, trade school or related fields. Other criteria included on the ASHE website. Applications are available from the Franklin Section Officers and the ASHE Franklin Section website: www.franklin.ashe.pro and will be available in the Guidance Office February/March. Deadline early April 2027
Kirk L Works M.D. Memorial Scholarship: Applicants must have at least a 3.3 Cum GPA. In addition, applicants must be planning to begin pursuing a postsecondary education beginning in the Fall of 2027 academic semester. Finally, applicants must be seeking a degree in a health field with an emphasis in clinical care, with preference given to students planning to study biology or chemistry (as pre-medical fields), pharmacy, physician assistants, physical therapy, occupational or speech therapy, psychology, nursing, clinical nutrition/dietetics or social work. Deadline March/April 2027 Forms not available yet but in the spring.
DEAD POSSUMS RIDING CLUB: Mercer County Patriot’s Scholarship Applicant Criteria: Any graduating senior attending school and residing in Mercer County who is the child/sibling, niece/nephew or grandchild (step family included) of an active military member of honorably discharged veteran is eligible to apply. Must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution (trade school, junior college or college/university) to be eligible. Available early April 2027. Applications will be available in the Guidance office or can be downloaded directly from www.deadpossumsridingclub.org
*COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: The application window runs January 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. Deadline for submission is 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2027. All students must apply online at www.comm-foundation.org
THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITES-PA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCHOLARSHIP: Eligibility Criteria: Graduating HS Senior, Legal resident of PA, Attendance at a PA College, University of Career related school, Academic Achievement (minimum of 3.0 CUM High School G.P.A., Commitment to community and demonstrated leadership qualities, Extracurricular activities and financial need. Information available in the Guidance Office. Apply online: https://www.tfec.org/scholarships-archive/pahr/
SARA A WINLAND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Our Mission: Motivate Women to achieve their highest aspirations. Pick up and application in the Guidance Office when they are available.
THE WKBN 27 Caring Community-Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship Contest 2026. $1,500 scholarship will be awarded. Applications available on www.WKBN.comor www.RepWentling.comInformation will also be available in the Guidance Office. Deadline: March 2027
Northwestern Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation: Brochures of scholarships will be available in the Guidance Office soon.
Greenville Education Association Scholarship – This will be available in the spring 2027 The Greenville Education Association (GEA) has established a scholarship fund for the purpose of helping graduating seniors of GHS who wish to further their education. The scholarship shall be granted to deserving seniors for any educational advancement four-year or two-year accredited college/university or any acceptable education program at a technical or trade school. In order to apply for this scholarship, you MUST do the following 5 things:
- Fill out a two-page application
- Write a 500-word essay that contains the following….
- Your educational goals
- Reasons for financial need
- Why you feel you should be awarded this scholarship
- Obtain a copy of your transcript from the Guidance Office
- Compile a record of your extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, etc.)
Shenango Valley Chapter of Credit Unions-2027 Continuing Education Award ($500) Applicants must be a member of their credit union prior to submitting an application. Members must be between the ages of 17-24, pursuing post high school studies at a college, university of vocational trade school. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline: April 2027
Mercer County Community Federal Credit Union Continuing Education Award ($1000)Awards are open to any 2027 high school senior pursuing an academic, professional or vocational post-high school education at a college, university or accredited trade school. Each applicant is eligible for one $1000 award during high school. Deadline: March 2027
George W. Wright Student’s Aid Fund: This is a no interest loan that will have to be paid back. Apply late spring of graduation year after you have been accepted into the school you will attend Only Mercer County residents qualify for this fund. If you are continuing your education and need assistance in paying for school this fund is available for you. Stop in the Guidance Office to pick up information regarding this student aid fund.
Disclaimer: Some of the websites listed below are new to Greenville High School. We want to be sure that you and your family are made aware of as many scholarship opportunities as possible but cannot verify all sites and scenarios. If you feel a site is invalid or requests money to process an application, please do not continue and contact the Guidance Office at GHS.
Additional Websites to check out for possible scholarship information:
www.collegeboard.org
http://www.collegegrant.net/resource-guide/
www.fastweb.com
http://home.myscholly.com/#scholly
http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/scholarships
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
Make sure you check for scholarships with the colleges you are applying to BECAUSE many of them have scholarships at their schools as well.
Scholarship List revised September 2026