FINANCIAL AID
The John Apple Swim Fund is offering financial assistance for Lancaster County youth participants and families who cannot afford the full cost of a USA swimming membership.
Each request for aid is considered on a per season basis and applies to registration fees only. The amount of aid and number of family members/swimmers receiving aid is dependent upon available funding and is not guaranteed from year to year. We require supporting documentation to verify household size and income, and we consider special circumstances when providing assistance. Applications for financial aid will be kept confidential.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download Financial Aid Application
- Complete form and sign
- Mail form to John Apple Swim Fund
487 Letort Road, Millersville PA 17551
SCHOLARSHIPS
The John Apple Swim Fund will be awarding TWO $1,500 scholarships (one time award) in 2025. The scholarships are available to Lancaster County swimmers.
If you are graduating from a Lancaster County high school and committed to the sport of swimming, we encourage you to take a closer look at the application below.
Scholarships will be awarded on an objective and nondiscriminatory basis. Our selection committee consists of individuals who have no affiliation with Lancaster County swimming.
Questions regarding the scholarships can be submitted to Mindy Ascosi.
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500)
Available to swimmers in their SENIOR year of high school who plan to pursue college swimming. One Male and one Female will be chosen for this award.
Deadline: April 21, 2025
Scholarship Application2024 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Anderson Pilsner is a graduate of Manheim Central High School and swam for the Ephrata Tidal Waves. This fall, Anderson will attend York College of Pennsylvania, where he will major in mechanical engineering and swim for the men’s team. During high school, Anderson was a scholar-athlete and captain of Manheim Central’s swim team. He was also a member of the marching band, concert band, and orchestra. Anderson is active in the community, volunteering with Lititz Moravian Church and the Ephrata Performing Arts Center, and working as a lifeguard during the summer at Woodridge Swim Club and Masonic Village.
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Tessa Cronin is a graduate of Elizabethtown High School and swam for the Elizabethtown Aquatic Club. This fall, Tessa will attend Susquehanna University, where she will major in psychology and swim for the women’s team. She is a multi-sport scholar-athlete and served as captain of both the high school field hockey and swim teams. During her high school career, Tessa was a Mini-THON captain, student council representative, and a member of the Community Service Committee. Over the summer, she works as a lifeguard and swim instructor at Willowood Swim Club and Masonic Village.
2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kiran George
College: Shippensburg University
Major: Mathematics with Secondary Edu Cert
Hometown: East Petersburg
High School: 2024 Hempfield
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Anna Burrowes
College: Washington College
Major: Pre-Allied Health
Hometown: Lancaster
High School: 2024 Manheim Township
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Connor Ludwig
College: Shippensburg University
Major: Communication, Journalism & media
Hometown: Ephrata
High School: 2023 Conestoga Valley
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Melanie Hahn
College: Ursinus College
Major: Biology
Hometown: Lititz
High School: 2023 Linden Hall School for Girls
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
2022 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Ethan Shonk
College: Seton Hall University
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Mount Joy
High School: 2022 Donegal
USA Team: Lancaster Aquatic Club
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kendall Eby
College: Providence College
Major: Biology
Hometown: Lititz
High School: 2022 Warwick
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Connor Paladino
College: Pittsburgh University
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Lancaster
High School: 2021 Manheim Township
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kierra Parsons
College: Randolph-Macon College
Major: Pre-Med & German
Hometown: Ephrata
High School: 2021 Ephrata
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
2020 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jake Houck
College: Penn State University
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Mount Joy
High School: 2020 Donegal
USA Team: Elizabethtown Aquatic Club
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Hailey Fry
College: Clarion University
Major: Digital Media Communications
Hometown: Mount Joy
High School: 2020 Donegal
USA Team: Elizabethtown Aquatic Club
2019 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Oliver Lance
College: Carnegie Mellon University
Major: Computer Science & Business
Hometown: Lititz
High School: 2019 Warwick
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Lauren Nedrow
College: University of Pittsburgh
Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Lancaster
High School: 2019 Conestoga Valley
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
2018 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Nathan Heisey
College: Monmouth University
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: East Petersburg
High School: 2018 Hempfield
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Katie Carrasco
College: Grove City College
Major: Biology Health
Hometown: Denver
High School: 2018 Cocalico
USA Team: Five Star Swim Club
2017 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Erika Schell
College: Lebanon Valley College
Major: Physical Therapy
Hometown: Mount Joy
High School: 2017 Donegal
USA Team: Elizabethtown Aquatic Club
JOHN APPLE SWIMMING AWARD
Hailey Fry
Hometown: Mount Joy
High School: 2020 Donegal
USA Team: Elizabethtown Aquatic Club
2016 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Meghan Brubaker
College: Juniata College
Major: Marine Biology
Hometown: Lancaster
High School: 2016 Lampeter-Strasburg
USA Team: Elizabethtown Aquatic Club
JOHN APPLE SWIMMING AWARD
JD Zellers
Hometown: Quarryville
High School: 2019 Solanco
USA Team: Diplomat Aquatic Club
2015 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jenna Walmer
College: Bridgewater College
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Mount Joy
High School: 2015 Donegal
USA Team: Elizabethtown Aquatic Club
JOHN APPLE SWIMMING AWARD
Victoria Wang
College: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Major: International Business
Hometown: Mountville
High School: 2016 Hempfield
USA Team: Diplomat Aquatic Club
2014 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
JOHN APPLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Mikaela Schell
College: Messiah College
Major: Nutrition and Dietetics
Hometown: Mount Joy
High School: 2014 Donegal
USA Team: Elizabethtown Aquatic Club
JOHN APPLE SWIMMING AWARD
Seth Bare
College: Liberty University
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Strasburg
High School: 2015 Lampeter-Strasburg
USA Team: Marauder Aquatic Club