The Adams County Community Foundation manages more than 100 local scholarships available to high school students from Adams County, PA and beyond.
The Adams County Community Foundation Scholarship Program supports students pursuing post-secondary education at trade schools, community college certification programs, and traditional colleges. Awards are provided by Adams Electric Cooperative, the Rotary Clubs of Gettysburg and Littlestown, families, and professional associations.
New awards for 2026 include two Plainville Farms scholarships in agriculture and trade for students in Adams and York counties; a two-year, countywide award from the Lettie Dent Gough Scholarship Fund; a multiyear award for Gettysburg Area High School students from the Leila (Tharp) Steiner and Paul W. Steiner Scholarship Fund; and a special America250PA scholarship for civically engaged Adams County students.
How do I apply?
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Start the application process by creating your student account here. The 2026 scholarship application portal opened on January 1, 2026.
When is the deadline?
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The application deadline is March 15, 2026.
Do I have to apply for each scholarship?
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The Community Foundation will match your application to most eligible competitive scholarships; those requiring a separate application are listed below.
Do I need to provide letters of recommendation?
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No. Letters of recommendation are no longer required.
When will I receive my award?
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Scholarship winners will be announced at the April 29 Scholarship Award Breakfast.
The following scholarship awards require a separate application available at adamscountycf.org:
Dr. Charles H. Glatfelter Scholarship Fund - For descendants of Casper Glatfelter who was the first of his family to arrive in the United States in 1743.
The Emory H. & Luther D. Snyder Littlestown Foundry, Inc. Scholarship - For students who are a direct descendant of a current full-time employee or official retiree of Littlestown Foundry, Inc. Students may live outside of Adams County. Owners or family members of Littlestown Foundry, Inc. stockholders are ineligible for this scholarship.
For help with your online scholarship application, the following guides are available:
Setting up the Student Profile
For Parents - Consent and Financial Information
