Scholarship Opportunities

Getting Started

Before starting your search, take a personal inventory and make a list of your personal attributes, academic record, talents, work experience and affiliations. Do the same for your parents - this will help you in your search.

Where to begin Your Search:

Your high school guidance office and/or their website.
The financial planning office at YTI Career Institute.
Parent Eligibility: scholarships may be offered through their prior military service, employer, union, trade association, etc.
Student Eligibility: scholarships may be offered through your previous or current jobs, clubs, ancestry, religion, etc.
The Internet. There are several great websites specifically designed to assist you in finding scholarships:

YTI Career Institute is offering a $2,000 tuition grant to 2024 high school, home school, or adult education graduates. Click here to learn more and to apply!

*financial aid available to those who qualify

Scholarship Opportunities for Students through our Altoona Campus

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Scholarship
Available for Respiratory Therapy students enrolled through the Altoona, PA campus. The total scholarship award is $1,000 per selected student. Recipients are required to hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and must have completed at least two terms in the Respiratory Therapy program. Awards are not based on financial need. Contact Educational Funding for further information.

Addiction Resource Scholarship Essay Contest
We at AddictionResource.net are passionate about supporting higher education, both to help college students reach their goals and in an effort to give back to our community at large. Addiction Resource is proud to announce our $1,000 college scholarship essay contest. Get details and apply at:
https://www.addictionresource.net/scholarships/

Citizens Scholarship
Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Enter to win $15,000 towards tuition with one simple form.
https://www.citizensbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.aspx

Clean And Recovery Scholarship Essay Contest
With a prize of $1,000, this competition offers a unique opportunity for students to showcase their writing skills while addressing the pressing issue of binge drinking on college campuses.
https://www.cleanandrecovery.com/mental-health/clean-and-recovery-scholarship-essay-contest.html

College Ave Student Loans Scholarship
Enter to win our College Ave Student Loans scholarship, and you could win $1,000 for school. We’ll choose one lucky winner each month, so be sure to come back each month to enter.
https://collegeave.com/scholarships

Dreambound Scholarship
Dreambound’s mission is to create upward mobility for Americans by making it easier to switch careers. Our $500 scholarship award is designed to support students pursuing healthcare training programs across the US.
Click here for details

EDvestinU® Quarterly Scholarship Giveaway
Each quarter, EDvestinU awards three (3) $1,500 scholarships to randomly selected entrants that are or will be attending any Title IV eligible college or university. High school seniors enrolling in an eligible postsecondary institution in the fall and current college students are encouraged to apply.
https://edvestinu.com/scholarships

F.A. Davis Scholarships
F.A. Davis is dedicated to developing teaching and learning solutions that meet the needs of nursing and health science students, educators, and practitioners. To stay committed to our goal of shaping the future of nursing and health science education, F.A. Davis is proud to offer annual scholarships to support those aspiring to work in healthcare.

Click here for details

Scholarship Opportunities for Students at our Lancaster Campus

Altrusa International of South Central PA
Scholarship program for those enrolled or aspiring to enroll in a post-secondary education program. Residence status in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, or York county required. Contact the Educational Funding department for more information.

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation offers educational scholarships to high school students, college students, apprentices and professional chefs looking to further their education. Visit http://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Education/Scholarships/ACF/Education/Scholarships/ for details.

High School Seniors
High school seniors - apply to be considered for an Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/applyforscholarships/

Imagine America Foundation
The Imagine America Foundation (IAF) has been serving the career college community since 1982 and provides high school scholarships for graduating seniors, scholarships for adults and grants for military. You could be eligible to receive a scholarship or award. Click here to apply for IAF scholarships.

James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program
Availability/Requirements: The foundation awards several scholarships based on such factors as grade point average, extracurricular activities including work experience, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Visit jamesbeard.org/scholarships for more information.

Lancaster County Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Individual must be a resident of Lancaster County with a GPA of 2.5. Visit https://www.lancfound.org/grants/ for more information.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Available to students who have at least a 2.75 GPA and have a minimum of 750 hours of restaurant work experience. Visit http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/ for more information.

RevPart's STEM Scholarship
RevPart is proud to support the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students. Any student majoring in a STEM field that is attending an accredited college may apply. Visit https://revpart.com/scholarship/ for details.

Sam Haskell Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: The Sam Haskell Scholarship will award one high school senior, current college, or graduate student with a $1,000 scholarship. Visit samhaskellscholarship.com/ for more information.

SkillPointe Foundation $1,000 Scholarship for Technical/Vocational Training
The SkillPointe Foundation is awarding multiple $1,000 scholarships every month for individuals pursuing technical/vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation and other fields. Visit https://www.myscholarship.app/skillpointefoundation for details.

The Donohue Family SkillPointe Scholarship
To honor recently retired longtime CEO Tom Donohue and his commitment to workforce development, a total of 50 Donohue Family SkillPointe Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each will be awarded during 2022 and 2023. Visit https://www.myscholarship.app/the-donohue-family-skillpointe-scholarship for more information.

True Eye Experts $1,000 College Scholarship
True Eye Experts have created their first-ever college scholarship to support the future generation of leaders and visionaries. Students are encouraged to apply, regardless of major, academic standing (GPA) or socioeconomic status. Visit https://trueeye.com/scholarship-program/ for details.

Tylenol Scholarship
Availability/Requirements: Tylenol is offering $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Visit http://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship for more information.

Scholarship Opportunities for Students at our York Campus

Allied Travel Careers - Allied Health Scholarships
AlliedTravelCareers.com is awarding one (1) $1,000 allied health scholarship to undergraduate allied health students for the Spring 2023 semester, and one (1) $1,000 allied health scholarship to undergraduate allied health students for the Fall 2023 semester. Visit alliedtravelcareers.com/scholarship for details

American Business Women's Association - Colonial York Charter Chapter
Availability/Requirements: Must be a US Citizen, resident of York County, either a High School Senior or student at YTI Career Institute. Visit http://sbmef.org/Site/ for details.

American Supply Association
ASA NORTHEAST is pleased to present their Annual Industry Scholarship Program. The scholarships are designed to assist ASA members in the region and/or students currently enrolled in, or with plans to enroll in, accredited higher-education institutions. One’s field of study must be directly related to the PHCP-PVF industry. Visit https://www.asa.net/Join-ASA/Regional-Affiliates/Region-5-Northeast for complete details and eligibility requirements.

American Trucks Student Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to students who are currently enrolled full-time in a secondary vocational school, technical institute, or are high school seniors who are enrolled in one of the aforementioned institutes. Visit www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html for complete details and eligibility requirements.

Clifford H. "Ted" Rees, Jr. Scholarship
The Clifford H. "Ted" Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation was established to assist with the recruitment and competency of future heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians by awarding scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled in an institutionally accredited school.
http://www.reesscholarship.org/site/1/Home

EGIA Foundation HVAC HERO Scholarship
Up to 20 eligible students per year are awarded a $2500 scholarship to put toward tuition costs at an accredited community college, technical/vocational school, or approved technical institute while working to obtain HVAC degree or certificate.
https://egiafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

Executive Women International - 2024 ASIST (Adult Students in Scholastic Transition) Scholarship
Total scholarships to be awarded: $1,000 - $4,000
Scholarships will be payable in August 2024 to benefit the Fall 2024, semester
The submission deadline is Friday, March 26 at 6:00 PM EST
Completed applications should be submitted through the following website: https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/asist

Click here for details

High School Seniors
High school seniors - apply to be considered for an Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/applyforscholarships/

Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
The Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship supports students of all ages participating in skills-based training in engineering, technology and advanced manufacturing fields. The program will award up to $5,000 to as many as 150 recipients in select fields of study. Click here for requirements and to apply.

The PHCC Educational Foundation
Attracting new talent is essential to the future of the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) industry. The PHCC Educational Foundation and its industry partners are teaming up to identify and aid students pursuing a career in the p-h-c industry. The purpose of the scholarship program is to help students prepare for careers in the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession. Eligibility Criteria includes: A full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited two-year community college, technical college, or trade school, with a major directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession. Approved majors are: Business management; Mechanical CAD design; construction management with a specialty in mechanical construction; and plumbing or HVACR installation, service and repair. Visit https://www.phccfoundation.org/foundation/scholarship-program/.

Tylenol Scholarship
Availability/Requirements : Tylenol is offering $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Visit http://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship for more information.

United States Military Service
For qualified active duty, reservist, honorably discharged or retired veteran of a United States military service branch-apply to be considered for the Imagine America scholarship:
www.imagine-america.org/

York Rotary Foundation
York Rotary Charitable Endowment Fund provides financial support for the academic success of York students seeking higher education. Learn more and apply at:
https://www.tfec.org/scholarships/york-rotary/