Education - Bensalem Township

Bensalem H.S Seniors Can Now Apply for Mayor’s Scholarship

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6 years ago

February 21, 2020

The cost of getting a college degree these days isn’t cheap. High school seniors in Bensalem planning to attend college could get a little support from a scholarship fund set up by the Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo, to defray higher education costs.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo Scholarship.

Five students will be awarded $2,000 each by the committee set up to oversee the scholarship fund.

The scholarship is open to all high school seniors living in Bensalem. The deadline for applications is April 27.

DiGirolamo said last year there have been times where six applicants have earned scholarships because of the number and quality of student applications turned in.

Interested applicants can find a copy of the application by clicking here.

Hard copies of the application also may be picked up in the lobby of the Bensalem Township Building, at 2400 Byberry Rd., on Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

According to the scholarship committee, successful applicants will demonstrate qualities of leadership, good citizenship and scholastic ability.

In addition to providing personal and financial information, the application asks students to write a 500-word essay about what they’d like to do after earning their degree.

Applications must be submitted by the deadline to: The Mayor’s Scholarship Committee, 2400 Byberry Rd., Bensalem, PA 19020.

Related Topics:Bensalem High School Seniors Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo

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Lower Bucks Public Schools Delay Tuesday’s Start Times

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3 days ago

March 3, 2026

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Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for today March 3 2026 as schools are OPEN but on delay.

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BCCC Seeks Public Input on Nursing Program

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Bucks County Community College (BCCC) invites public input as it seeks to continue accreditation for its Associate Degree Nursing Program.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will be visiting the Newtown Campus Tuesday – Thursday, March 24 – 26, as part of the accreditation process.

The visit includes a forum from 2 – 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 in Founders Hall Room 140, where the public is invited to share comments about the two-year program that prepares students to become registered nurses.

In addition, the ACEN is gathering written comments that must be received by March 9. To submit, email public-comments@acenursing.org, or mail to: ATTN: Accreditation Services, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326.

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Lower Bucks Schools to Hold “Remote” and Asynchronous Learning Tuesday

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2 weeks ago

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Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for Tuesday, the day after the blizzard of 26 as public school buildings will remain closed and “remote” or “asynchronous learning” is scheduled for students.

Below is a list of the schools and their website for Tuesday, Feb. 24. All are encouraged to use the links to see the full details of your school district.