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Harry N. and Melva A. Derickson Scholarship

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

This scholarship is used to assist residents from Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties for a course of study in preparation for medical or dental school, nursing, physical therapy, other medical related fields, or engineering. Students shouldl be enrolled in undergraduate programs at two or four year colleges or universities. There will be multiple awards at varying amounts. It is preferred that the number of scholarships be split equally between males and females. Sign Up to Start Applying

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Deadline	March 15, 2023
Number of Awards Granted	2

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Eligibility Requirements

Demographic
Enrollment Levels	College sophomore, College junior, College senior, College freshman, High school senior

Academic
Eligible Majors	Engineering, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Systems Engineering, Textile Sciences and Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Construction Engineering, Forest Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Surveying Engineering, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, Paper Science and Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Chemistry, Biological/Biosystems Engineering, Engineering, Other, Health-Related Knowledge and Skills, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Chiropractic, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Dentistry, Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Medicine, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Nursing, Optometry, Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Medical Illustration and Informatics, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Energy and Biologically Based Therapies, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Academic

Eligible Majors

Engineering, General, Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Systems Engineering, Textile Sciences and Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Construction Engineering, Forest Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Surveying Engineering, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, Paper Science and Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Chemistry, Biological/Biosystems Engineering, Engineering, Other, Health-Related Knowledge and Skills, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Chiropractic, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Dentistry, Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Medicine, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Nursing, Optometry, Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Medical Illustration and Informatics, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Energy and Biologically Based Therapies, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Financial
Financial Need Required	Yes