Skip to content
ScholarshipTop

Helping students find the right scholarships faster.

© 2026 ScholarshipTop

Helping students find the right scholarships faster. | © 2026 ScholarshipTop

    James "J.O." Starn Scholarship

    в†ђ Back to Matches
    1. Scholarships
    2. /
    3. Education
    4. /
    5. "J.O." Starn Scholarship

    "J.O." Starn Scholarship

    Urgency: HighEasy

    The "J.O." Starn Scholarship offers $1,000 to residents of northwestern Pennsylvania pursuing careers in manufacturing. It supports high school graduates who are unemployed, underemployed, or incumbent workers.

    Apr 15, 2026

    deadline passed

    $1,000

    Award amount

    2

    Requirements

    Quick decision

    AI insights

    Best for

    • Residents of northwestern Pennsylvania
    • High school graduates
    • Students pursuing a career in manufacturing

    Key highlights

    • $1,000 award amount
    • Deadline: April 15, 2026
    • Supports education in tooling and machining

    Why apply

    • Financial assistance for education costs
    • Supports career development in a skilled trade

    Important checks

    • Verify acceptance into a relevant postsecondary program
    • Ensure all other funding sources have been exhausted
    Applicant intelligenceIQ assessment

    Is this scholarship worth your time?

    Take a cognitive assessment to see whether your strengths fit essay-heavy, research-heavy, fast-apply, or logic-based scholarship opportunities.

    Essay fitFast applyPriority clarity

    Cognitive preview

    IQ

    --

    Type

    ???

    Start IQ test

    Who can apply

    • Must be a resident of northwestern Pennsylvania
    • High school graduate
    • Currently unemployed, underemployed, or an incumbent worker
    • Accepted into a postsecondary institution or training facility related to tooling and machining
    • Must have exhausted all other funding sources

    Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

    рџЋЇ

    Get matched with scholarships in 2 minutes

    Find My Scholarships

    Quick facts

    Status

    Open

    Field of study

    Education, Precision Production

    Eligible institutions

    Payout method

    Paid to the college or financial aid office

    Next steps

    AI guidance

    A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

    1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
    2. Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
    3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
    4. Apply through the official site linked above.

    Related scholarship hubs

    Browse curated listings that match this program’s state and field.

    • All scholarships · Pennsylvania

    Application tips

    AI guidance

    Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

    • Prepare a short essay explaining your interest in manufacturing
    • Apply before the deadline of April 15, 2026

    Key requirements (2)

    Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

    • This program is open to residents of northwestern Pennsylvania who are high school graduates currently unemployed, underemployed, or an incumbent worker.
    • Applicants must have been accepted into a postsecondary institution or training facility to further their education relating to the tooling and machining industry and have exhausted all other sources of funding.

    Applying

    Applicants must apply by April 15, 2026, and submit a short essay about their interest in the manufacturing industry.

    Award & payment

    Amount: $1,000

    Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office

    About the provider

    Overview

    The "J.O." Starn Scholarship offers $1,000 to support education for residents of northwestern Pennsylvania pursuing careers in manufacturing.

    Sponsor & application

    Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

    Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

    FAQ

    Who can apply for this scholarship?
    Residents of northwestern Pennsylvania who are high school graduates currently unemployed, underemployed, or incumbent workers.
    What do I need to apply?
    You need to submit a short essay explaining your interest in a career in the manufacturing industry.