Applicants will complete one application for consideration for all the scholarship funds under The Pittsburgh Foundation Single Year Awards – Group 1.
Scholarship funds included in The Pittsburgh Foundation Single Year Awards – Group 1:
- Abigail Noble Scholarship Fund
- Alden H. and Mary G. Forbes Scholarship Fund
- Alexander Moreland Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund
- Arthur Rupe Scholarship Fund
- Bethel Park Kiwanis Scholarship Fund
- Betty Lou Sundermann Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Bill and Mary Conner Scholarship fund
- Charles ‘Chubby’ Brown Memorial Fund
- Charles D. McWilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Charles R. Frank Scholarship Fund
- Clara Williams Walker Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Dennis and Irene Wilps Condie Scholarship Fund
- Dr. Matthew R. Hadley Scholarship Fund
- East Allegheny Student Aid Scholarship Fund
- Eric S. Horvath Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Floyd L. Johnston Scholarship Fund
- Fox Educational Fund
- Frank A. Weidman Fund
- Frank J. and Cecilia Walker Fund
- Frederick V. Hoyet Sr. & Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Indiana Area High School Scholarship
- James Anthony Tierney Scholarship Fund
- Karen Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Katherine and Emma Uhlinger Trust Fund
- Marlene Keller Farkas Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Mary Ruth Jeffrey Fund
- McKeesport Area High School I will Succeed Scholarship
- McKeesport High School All Alumni Scholarship Fund
- Monica Horak Schuckers Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund
- New Kensington-Arnold Alumni and Friends Scholarship Fund
- Paul E. Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Penn Hills Chamber Scholarship Fund
- Phyllis Wheatley Literary Society Scholarship Fund
- Pulaski Community Involvement League Scholarship Fund
- Rick Keller Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Sophie M. and John F. Yoney Scholarship Fund
- Spillane Family Scholarship Fund
- Unknown Donor Scholarship Fund
- Walter Carlyle Shaw Scholarship Fund
- We Are FR Scholarship Fund
- William R. Shaffalo Scholarship Fund
Applicants will apply to The Pittsburgh Foundation Single Year Awards – Group 1. One common application is completed to apply to any of the below funds. Applicants must meet the following criteria and the criteria of one or more of the scholarships listed. Only one application is needed:
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
- Be a graduating high school senior from:
- Pennsylvania
- any Pittsburgh Public School
- Belle Vernon High School
- Bethel Park High School
- Canon-McMillian High School
- Charleroi High School
- Chartiers-Houston High School
- Clairton City High School
- East Allegheny High School
- Franklin Regional High School
- Gateway High School
- Greensburg Salem High School
- Indiana Area High School
- Keystone Oaks High School
- Ligonier Valley High School
- Mars High School
- McKeesport Area High School
- Monessen High School
- Moon Area High School
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- North Hills High School
- Northgate High School
- Penn Hills High School
- Penn Trafford High School
- Peters Township High School
- Pine-Richland High School
- Ringgold High School
- Shaler Area High School
- South Allegheny High School
- South Park High School
- Springdale High School
- Steel Valley High School
- Sto-Rox High School
- Upper St. Clair High School
- Valley High School
- West Mifflin High School
- Wilmington Area High School
- Yough High School, Herminie
- Be enrolled in or plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college/university, or vocational-technical school in the United States
- Certification programs must be through an accredited institution and must run on a standard academic semester calendar. Certification programs must be a minimum of one semester/term in length and applicants must be enrolled at the time awards are disbursed in August
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), unless specified otherwise
- Awards are for undergraduate study only
Abigail Noble Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Ligonier Valley High School
- Preference given to applicants who are enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited church-related college and who display leadership and character
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in Nursing
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Alden H. and Mary G. Forbes Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at North Hills High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll at an accredited college/university in Allegheny County
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in Science (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Alexander Moreland Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Greensburg Salem High School, Greensburg
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Preference will be given to a well-rounded student, as defined by being involved in a variety of activities, such athletics, the arts, community service, clubs and organizations, spiritual life, and/or employment
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at:
- Keystone Oaks High School
- McKeesport Area High School
- Shaler High School
- South Park High School
- Upper St. Clair High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in Visual Arts
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 3 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
- If the applicant pool allows, at least one award will be granted to a recipient from each high school
Arthur Rupe Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at McKeesport Area High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Bethel Park Kiwanis Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Bethel Park High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Betty Lou Sundermann Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at any Pittsburgh Public High School
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Preference to applicants who self-identify as Black, African, or African American
- An estimated 4 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Bill and Mary Conner Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Penn Hills High School
- Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university in Allegheny County
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Charles ‘Chubby’ Brown Memorial Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Shaler Area High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Be pursuing a degree in:
- Education or Teaching
- Healthcare
- Policing/ Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to applicants who self-identify as historically underserved students (American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black, African, or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (or partial)
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Charles D. McWilliams Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Penn Trafford High School
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Financial need is considered but not required
- Preference given to applicants with demonstrated community service
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Charles R. Frank Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Northgate High School
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Clara Williams Walker Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at East Allegheny High School or West Mifflin High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Dennis and Irene Wilps Condie Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Yough High School, Herminie
- Preference for 3.5-3.8 GPA
- Be pursuing a degree in a STEM field
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Have demonstrated civic engagement through volunteer work in their community, church, school or through a charity/nonprofit organization
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Dr. Matthew R. Hadley Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at:
- Clairton City High School
- East Allegheny High School
- McKeesport Area High School
- South Allegheny High School
- Steel Valley High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate leadership, community volunteerism, and community involvement
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
East Allegheny Student Aid Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at East Allegheny High School
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Eric S. Horvath Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Bethel Park High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Financial need is considered but not required
- Be a member of the football team
- An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Floyd L. Johnston Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Mars High School or Pine-Richland High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in Business Administration or Business-related fields of study
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to applicants who have been involved in school activities, community activities, and/or have been employed
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
- If the applicant pool allows, awards will be granted evenly to recipients at each high school
Fox Educational Fund
- Graduating high school senior at:
- Belle Vernon High School
- Charleroi High School
- Monessen High School
- Ringgold High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university
- Preference for a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Frank A. Weidman Fund
- Graduating high school senior at any Pittsburgh Public High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Be pursuing a degree in the Arts or Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology)
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Frank J. and Cecilia Walker Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Springdale High School
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 3 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Frederick V. Hoyet Sr. & Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Penn Trafford High School
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Be pursuing a degree in:
- Biological Sciences
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Engineering
- English/Literature
- Environmental or Conservation Studies
- Fine Arts
- Healthcare
- Humanities
- Law
- Financial need is considered but not required
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Indiana Area High School Scholarship
- Graduating high school senior at Indiana Area High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
James Anthony Tierney Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Sto-Rox High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to applicants from the high school football team
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Karen Dickson Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Moon Area High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 3.25 GPA
- Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in Nursing
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 3 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Katherine and Emma Uhlinger Trust Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Springdale High School, Springdale
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Applicants will apply to The Pittsburgh Foundation Single Year Awards – Group 1. One common application is completed to apply to any of the below funds. Applicants must meet the following criteria and the criteria of one or more of the scholarships listed. Only one application is needed:
- Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
- Be a graduating high school senior from:
- Pennsylvania
- any Pittsburgh Public School
- Belle Vernon High School
- Bethel Park High School
- Canon-McMillian High School
- Charleroi High School
- Chartiers-Houston High School
- Clairton City High School
- East Allegheny High School
- Franklin Regional High School
- Gateway High School
- Greensburg Salem High School
- Indiana Area High School
- Keystone Oaks High School
- Ligonier Valley High School
- Mars High School
- McKeesport Area High School
- Monessen High School
- Moon Area High School
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- North Hills High School
- Northgate High School
- Penn Hills High School
- Penn Trafford High School
- Peters Township High School
- Pine-Richland High School
- Ringgold High School
- Shaler Area High School
- South Allegheny High School
- South Park High School
- Springdale High School
- Steel Valley High School
- Sto-Rox High School
- Upper St. Clair High School
- Valley High School
- West Mifflin High School
- Wilmington Area High School
- Yough High School, Herminie
- Be enrolled in or plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college/university, or vocational-technical school in the United States
- Certification programs must be through an accredited institution and must run on a standard academic semester calendar. Certification programs must be a minimum of one semester/term in length and applicants must be enrolled at the time awards are disbursed in August
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), unless specified otherwise
- Awards are for undergraduate study only
Marlene Keller Farkas Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at McKeesport Area High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to applicants with demonstrated community service
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Mary Ruth Jeffery Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Shaler Area High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 12 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
McKeesport Area High School I will Succeed Scholarship
- Graduating high school senior at McKeesport Area High School
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 4 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
McKeesport High School All Alumni Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at McKeesport Area High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Monica Horak Schuckers Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Gateway High School
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Be pursuing a degree in Nursing
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
New Kensington-Arnold Alumni and Friends Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Valley High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to applicants who are involved in extracurricular activities
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Paul E. Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Shaler Area High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Have displayed talent/interest in particular field of study or activity with emphasis on Journalism
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Be involved in productive extracurricular and/or other activities outside of school which reflect an ordinary (typical) student who shows extraordinary self-discipline and motivation to goals larger than self
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Penn Hills Chamber Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Penn Hills High School
- Minimum 2.75 GPA (2.0 for those entering a vocational/technical school)
- Financial need is considered but not required
- An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Phyllis Wheatley Literary Society Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at East Allegheny High School or West Mifflin High School
- Preference for applicants who reside in Duquesne, PA 15110
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to those who self-identify as Black, African, or African American
- An estimated 4 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Pulaski Community Involvement League Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Wilmington Area High School
- Reside in Pulaski Township, PA
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 4 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Rick Keller Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at McKeesport Area High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in Healthcare
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to applicants with demonstrated community service
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Sophie M. and John F. Yoney Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at:
- Canon-McMillian High School
- Chartiers-Houston High School
- Peters Township High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 4 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
- If the applicant pool and funds allow, awards will be granted as follows:
- Peters Township HS: 1 student
- Canon-McMillian HS: 3 students (1 Cecil Township, 1 North Strabane, 1 Borough of Canonsburg)
- Chartiers-Houston HS: 1 student
Spillane Family Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Steel Valley High School
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Unknown Donor Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at any Pittsburgh Public High School
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Preference given to applicants who self-identify as female
- An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Walter Carlyle Shaw Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at McKeesport Area High School
- Be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in any medical field, including Veterinary Science
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
We Are FR Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Franklin Regional High School
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrated commitment to the community
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
William R. Shaffalo Scholarship Fund
- Graduating high school senior at Upper St. Clair High School
- Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Pursue a degree in Art
- Financial need is considered but not required
- An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only
Awards
Total distribution and the amount of each award for each fund shall be determined by The Pittsburgh Foundation.
Awards are for undergraduate study.
Notification
All applicants will be notified in late June.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of The Pittsburgh Foundation. Payment is made in July or early August.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
- Academic performance
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
- Work experience
- A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
- Unusual personal or family circumstances
Financial need, as calculated by Scholarship America, will be considered but may not be required for the student to receive specific awards.
If an award requires or prefers applicants who demonstrate financial need, a one-time honorarium award of $2,500 may be granted to those who do not demonstrate financial need.
Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of The Pittsburgh Foundation play a part in the selection. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
As part of your application, you must upload the following:
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- A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
- Student name
- School name
- Grades
- Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.
