The Franklin County Commissioners and the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs are delighted to announce that applications for the 2024 We Support You Scholarship are now open.
The scholarship program offers financial assistance to area veterans’ dependents. Eligible applicants are high school seniors from Franklin County who have been accepted into an authorized higher education institution and want financial aid.
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and engage in both extracurricular and community service activities. Students must also complete the scholarship application and provide three letters of reference, one from their high school guidance counselor, as well as additional paperwork specified in the application guidelines.
All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 22. A group of local experts and Franklin County representatives will choose scholarship candidates and establish the grant amount.
Scholarship instructions and applications are available on the “How Do I Apply For” page of the Franklin County website, www.franklincountypa.gov, and at the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs at 425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, during normal business hours.
For more information on the 2024 Franklin County Veterans Affairs We Support You Scholarship, contact the Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs at 717-263-4326 or visit www.franklincountypa.gov.
The Franklin County Veterans Affairs We Support You Scholarship Program is supported by donations to the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Outreach Fund. Donations to the scholarship fund and other outreach programs can be made by dropping off or mailing a check, made payable to Franklin County Veterans Affairs, Attn: Outreach Fund, to the Franklin County Veterans Affairs Office at 425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Donations can also be made online at givebutter.com/wVFtrY.