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Updated: May 1, 2024 @ 2:56 am
MIFFLINTOWN, Pa. – Grange members in good standing can receive educational assistance through several Pennsylvania Grange Foundation scholarship and loan programs this spring.
With educational costs and inflation rising across the board, the Pennsylvania State Grange recognizes the importance of supporting Grangers pursuing secondary education opportunities. Through this financial assistance, the Grange hopes to promote studies in agriculture and related fields, which will further support rural communities and bolster local Granges.
The application deadline is May 1. For more information, contact the state office at 717-737-8855 or visit pagrange.org/grange-foundation.html for an application.
These scholarships are available:
• The Pennsylvania State Grange Foundation Scholarship – For students entering their junior or senior year in college. Financial need must be demonstrated. Applicants may apply for a $500 scholarship each year, for a maximum of two years. Up to four scholarships will be awarded.
• Deaf Interpreter Scholarship – The Pennsylvania State Grange has a long relationship with the deaf community and this scholarship supports the deaf and hard of hearing. Applicants must be enrolled in a credible program leading to certification as an interpreter for the deaf. The Grange will award a $250 grant each year.
• The Grange Scholarship Endowment at Penn State University – For an undergraduate student enrolled in at least their sophomore year at any Penn State campus who demonstrates financial need.
The recipient of this scholarship will be selected by the Penn State Office of Student Aid Scholarship Committee from nominees named by the Pennsylvania State Grange Scholarship Committee. The $1,500, scholarship will be awarded for one academic year and may be renewed for subsequent years if the recipient continues to meet the conditions of eligibility and no other eligible students are identified.
• Rhone Grant – Given in honor of Leonard Rhone, the third Master of the Pennsylvania State Grange whose great contributions to the State Grange are well known and remembered today. For students pursuing a degree in agriculture or human development and family services at Penn State. One $300 scholarship is available each year. Eligible candidates must be a member in good standing and secure a recommendation from both the master of their subordinate and Pomona Granges.
• Santee Student Loans – Ellis M. Santee, an active Grange member and rural doctor, established this loan fund to help Grange members obtain an education.
Grange members or their children may apply for one of five $2,000 loans, as long as they are a full-time student at any institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
If selected, students will be required to sign a promissory note prior to receiving the loan. Repayment of this interest-free loan shall begin within six months of graduating or leaving school. The minimum repayment requirement is $30 per month per $1,000 borrowed, payable over a three-year period.
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