Member Scholarship

Keystone Mercy Health Plan's Member Scholarship program gives education scholarships to members so they can reach their goals of receiving a higher education degree or learn a new skill. Since it began in 1988, the program has awarded more than 650 scholarships to members, totaling almost $1.6 million.

The program is funded by Keystone Mercy employees. Their donations allow the program to award about 40 scholarships a year.

Am I able to participate?

As long as you are a member who has completed high school or gotten your GED, you are able to submit an application package. Also, you must be planning to continue your education and be enrolled in a trade school or accredited college (graduate studies excluded).

"Higher education allows me to dream realistically, to work, to serve, to mentor, to role model, and to shape the lives of others."
- Member Scholarship Recipient

How do I apply?

You must:

1. Enclose a copy of your grades from your high school or GED program if you are graduating this year.
2. Enclose a copy of your grades if you are already enrolled in a trade school or accredited college.
3. Complete the entire application.
4. Type or write a one-page essay that answers the questions listed on the application.
5. Submit a Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, clergy member, community leader, work supervisor or someone outside of your family who has known you for a number of years.

All applications and essays are selected based on the following guidelines:

• Neatness and completeness of the entire application,
• Content, grammar and composition of the essay, and
• Letter of recommendation.

Your completed application package must be postmarked by the deadline referred to in the application. Any required materials postmarked after the deadline will not be considered for the Member Scholarship Program.

If you have questions regarding the Member Scholarship Program, please call the Member Scholarship Hotline at 215-863-6349.