Scholarship Description
The Harry N. and Melva A. Derickson Scholarship Fund is an endowment fund of The Foundation for Enhancing
Communities. The income from the fund 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 will 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.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Residents of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry counties
2. Desire to pursue a course of study in preparation for engineering, medical school, dental school, nursing,
physical therapy, or other medical related fields
3. Academic achievement
4. Extracurricular activities
5. Service to the community
6. Financial need
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award:
Max Award:
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Website: http://www.tfec.org/
Sponsoring Organization
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
200 North Third Street P.O. Box 678
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0678
Contact Person: Allison Moesta, Program Officer for Educational Enhancement
Phone: 717-236-5040
Fax: 717-231-4463
Web: http://www.tfec.org/
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