Scholarships
Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski February 9, 2026 | 12:46 PM
James R. Roebuck PLBC Scholarship 2026
Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Foundation’s James R. Roebuck PLBC Scholarship offers successful applicants a $1,500 scholarship to be applied to tuition, fees, books, or school-related supplies and equipment.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a:
- Resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Person of color
- Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate college student
Instructions:
Applicants must complete three (3) sections: the Online Student Application (Section I), an essay (Section II), and email supporting documents (Section III).
The Deadline for registration is 5pm on Friday, February 20, 2026. Applicants are responsible for submitting all material to the PLBC on time. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the summer 2026 semester, which runs from Thursday, June 4, through Thursday, August 6, 2026. Program fellows serve in the offices of Committee Chairmen or House Leaders.
The program is ideal for public-service minded undergraduate juniors and seniors, graduate students, and law school students attending Pennsylvania colleges or universities.
Applications for the Summer Semester are due on Monday, March 2.
The PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program
The PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program awards two four-year scholarships to high school seniors each year. Each scholarship covers the cost of one semester of tuition at the State System of Higher Education for each of the four years.
Applications are due April 15.
The KCA Scholarship Award
The Keystone Contractors Association is committed to providing quality educational programs designed to enhance the success of the construction industry.
Its Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) Scholarship Program awards up to $10,000 yearly to a deserving student. The program’s goal is to provide the Pennsylvania construction industry with a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates to fulfill its employment needs in areas such as Project Managers, Project Engineers, Estimators and Field Supervisors. Assuming the recipient maintains career ambitions and excels in school, this scholarship is renewable for up to three years.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents.
- Students with a construction degree focus must attend a Pennsylvania college, university or trade school.
- Recipients pursue education and careers with the goal of building and strengthening Pennsylvania's communities, economy and infrastructure.
The scholarship is an investment in Pennsylvania’s workforce, our construction industry, and the next generation of leaders who will design, build, and maintain our buildings and homes.
The deadline for this year’s KCA Scholarship Program is March 1. For more details go here: KCA Scholarship Program Informational Session.
Anti-Litter Photo Contest
The Pennsylvania Resources Council is holding the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest to bring awareness to litter in PA. Contestants may enter up to five original images that highlight an anti-litter message. The contest is specifically open to amateur photographers, who can send their photos to the Pennsylvania Resources Council. Top prize is $500, second is $250, and third is $100. Submit your photos here.