Investing in Dreams:
Scholarship Opportunities
for the Leaders of Tomorrow

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships of $3,000 for York County Seniors attending a Four Year University

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TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships of $1,500 for York County Seniors attending a Trade or Technical School

2026 Sponsors
(Columbus, Santa Maria, Pinta)

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Makani Ross CCSF Scholarship Recipient

University of Pittsburgh

Major in Pre-Dental

“My interest regarding dentistry has been sparked ever since I was a child. My fascinations within the dental aspect of medicine led me to create my own club in high school called the Pre-Dental Association. I am also involved in and passionate about music. Both music and medicine have been an essential part of my life that I hope to continue past high school.”

Makani Ross

Susquehannock High School, 2023

Ryan Maley CCSF Scholarship Recipient

Coastal Carolina University

Major in Chemistry and Culinary

“I hope to one day travel the world and visit the Seven Wonders of the World. I love immersing myself in different cultures and their ways of life. I plan on using my degree to become a food chemist and give back to the community I grew up in.”

Ryan Maley

Northeastern Senior High School, 2023

Emily Bowman CCSF Scholarship Recipient

James Madison University

Major in Nursing

“I spend a lot of time volunteering for different organizations to help people in our community. My love and passion for helping others has paved my way for my future where I will study Nursing in the pursuit to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to help children with mental health and drug use/abuse issues. I hope to make a difference in the lives of others with my intended career.”

Emily Bowman

York Suburban High School, 2023

Alissa Lalbeharry CCSF Scholarship Recipient

Franklin and Marshall College

Major in Government

“I am involved in class office, National Honor Society, Student Council, Varsity Club and the Music Department. I am Vice President of NHS and currently President of my class. Once I graduate college, I plan on attending Law School to become a lawyer.”

Alissa Lalbeharry

South Western High School, 2023

Austin Hurley CCSF Scholarship Recipient

Penn State University

Major in Mechanical Engineering

“I would like to start by thanking all of the generous donors that allow the Christopher Columbus Scholarship to continue helping residents of Pennsylvania, such as myself. I want to persue my Master’s degree and my ultimate goal is to become a Formula One engineer. I hope to research renewable energies to power all different modes of transport such as cars and planes.”

Austin Hurley

Kennard-Dale High School, 2023

Sophia Messina CCSF Scholarship Recipient

Millersville University

Major in Elementary Education

“I hope to become a Third Grade Teacher after I graduate and I am so excited for this new chapter of my life. I would just like to again express my thankfulness for the opportunity to accept this amazing scholarship and would like to thank the donors who made this possible, as well as my teachers who made it possible.”

Sophia Messina

York Catholic High School, 2023

Kenzie Buser CCSF Scholarship

Shippensburg University

Major in Psychology

“I want to be an Art Therapist because I love working with people, meeting with people and helping people. The Christopher Columbus Scholarship Fund is a stepping stone to help me achieve my goals. This scholarship means more to me than just obtaining money; it also means that I am viewed as having potential for the future of our society.”

Kenzie Buser

Kennard-Dale High School, 2023