Hermine Solt Student Scholarship

Scholarship Application 

 

PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS (PAEOP)

HERMINE SOLT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES/CRITERIA - 2026

The Pennsylvania Association of Educational Office Professionals (PAEOP) welcomes all qualified 12^th grade students attending PA schools to submit an application for the 2026 Hermine Solt Student Scholarship. This $500 scholarship was established in 1992 for the purpose of aiding students in Pennsylvania to pursue a higher education degree in a business-related field. An award will be sent from PAEOP to the post-secondary institution, college or university in the name of the successful applicant, to be used for either tuition assistance or school bookstore credit.

Examples of study include, but are not limited to:   Accounting, Business (Administration, Communication, Management, International), Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Computer/Technology, or Secretarial/Administrative Assistant studies.

Additional Criteria for consideration include:

1.     Traits of leadership, citizenship, and service to school and community with an excellent attendance record

2.     Work, community and/or volunteer activities

3.     Financial need

4.     Academic Performance (minimum GPA of 3.0)

5.     School Activities (Clubs, Sports, Music/arts)

In addition to completing the application, students must submit all of the following:

1.     Official High School Transcript

2.     One letter of recommendation from a business teacher or school counselor who has knowledge of the applicant’s citizenship, academic history/scholarship, and/or activities in the school or local community

3.     List of all extra-curricular activities, honors and/or community service

4.     An essay (personal statement of approximately 250 words)

“Discuss and accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth or a new understanding of self or others.”

5.     Acceptance letter indicating chosen business major

*****Please type the application fields accurately and clearly*****

Submit in ONE PDF file/format, emailed to louisemipaeop@gmail.com no later than March 1, 2026

 

Applications are assigned numbers as received. Names will not be provided to the committee. Points are awarded using an approved scoring rubric. The award is based on total points earned from the application packet with an emphasis of financial need, community service, extra-curricular activities, and overall academic performance. The essay will provide insight as to the goals and future vision for each applicant.

Scholarship winners must agree to let PAEOP use his/her photo and information in their newsletter and/or membership-only correspondence. The winner will be invited to accept the award in person (or taped/written format) at the PAEOP awards luncheon during the annual conference in April 2026. The scholarship funds will be issued to the chosen institution in the student’s name. Scholarship proceeds must be used for tuition and/or as a credit at the institution bookstore. Thank you for your interest in our scholarship offering.