PSATS Scholarship Application Form

Thank you for your interest in the PSATS Scholarship! Please review the instructions below and complete the following fields to submit your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Requirements:

Attend a local township meeting
Personal accomplishments list of honors, leadership roles, and activities you have completed or are currently undertaking in school or local community. Please include years of involvement.
Copy of high school transcript
Two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from a township supervisor
Essay (see requirements below)

Interested applicants must submit an essay on one topic corresponding to their chosen scholarship type.

Local Government Achievement: Recount a project, service, or event in which you participated that had a strong impact on your local community. Consider some of the following: What was your role in this project? How and why did you choose this project or event? How did you involve your township, school, or other local community groups? What was the outcome?
Academic Achievement: In 2026, the United States reached it’s 250th anniversary. Reflect on how your township has evolved over the years. Consider some of the following: In what ways have technology, development, and population changes affected your community? How has civic engagement changed over the years? What historical moments or people from your community have made it unique? A visit to your local historical society may prove very helpful in research!
Essays must be at least 500 words, typed in 12-point font with double spacing. The essay must be original with no use of Artificial Intelligence. Essays can include additional materials, including pictures or links to videos, to accompany the text. Each essay will be judged by an independent panel based on creativity, knowledge of the topic, and grammar.

Completed applications must be received by January 31, 2027. Winners will be selected and notified before the 2027 PSATS Annual Conference.

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Township of Residence

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High School

High School Address

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Name of Planned College/University/Program

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Personal accomplishments list of honors, leadership roles, and activities completed or are currently undertaking in school or community.

Copy of high school transcript (PDF)

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Letter of Recommendation from a township supervisor (pdf)

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Letter of Recommendation from non-township individual

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Upload Essay (Local Government Achievement or Academic Achievement)

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By submitting the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) scholarship application form you are giving your consent for PSATS to release your personal information to the Scholarship Review Panel to consider you for scholarships on behalf of PSATS. This includes, but is not limited to, your application information, essay, and transcripts. Should you be elected to receive a scholarship, PSATS may request updates of your progress including GPA, classes taken, etc. Submission of this form confirms you agree to these terms and conditions.

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