Scholarships

The Guidance Department receives many scholarships related to specific colleges and/or universities. If you are interested in obtaining information regarding whether or not a school you are interested in offers any scholarship opportunities please stop in the Guidance Office and request to review the file on that school.

Josh Gibson Foundation Scholarship The Josh Gibson Foundation is a private, non profit organization established in 1994 in an effort to preserve the memory of Josh Gibson and the Negro Leagues. Website at www.joshgibson.org for additional information on the foundation. Download the application and letter. Current Seniors only, the application and essay MUST be received by 12 noon on Monday, June 1, 2009

Attention Sophomore and Junior Golfers The WPGA provides scholarships to Member Club employees through the Evans Scholars Foundation. The value of these scholarships is full room/tuition. You must have worked two summers at a member club to be eligible. DEADLINE: September 30, 2009. See Guidance for Member Club list to apply for work this summer.

The John G. Williams Scholarship Foundation: Direct grants or low-interest loans available to PA residents who are enrolled fulltime in undergraduate or graduate school. Must demonstrate financial need, personal initiative, civic responsibility. Go to www.jgwfoundation.org Fall Deadline: June 15

PHEAA New Economy Technology Program - Provides scholarships for Pennsylvania students who are pursuing higher education and training in science and technology. Students must register and be enrolled in a PHEAA approved school, maintain at least a 3.0, and commence employement in Pennsylvania in a related field within one year after completion of studies. Students must apply for a Federal Pell Grant and Pennsylvania State Grant. DEADLINE: December 31st of the academic year for which funds are sought. To review the qualification and download an application, please visit www.pheaa.org. Brochures are available in Guidance.

AES Engineering Scholarship 2009 - AES Engineers continues to offer $500 scholarships to deserving students.DEADLINE: October 6, 2009 Details are available at http://www.aesengineers.con/scholarships.htm

“C Me Dance”
a movie about a young ballet dancer who finds the courage to serve God and use the gifts God gave her opens April 3, 2009. There is an essay contest open to students in 7th and 8th grade and 9th through 12th grade exploring the themes of the movie. Top 10 winners in each grade group will receive gift cards of $200. One grand prize winner will receive $2000 to be donated to her chosen public or private organization and $5000 will be donated to the Lukemia Foundation. A Dove Foundation trophy will be awarded to the grand prize winner. Deadline is June 30th 2009. See Guidance for details.

B. Davis Scholarship
This scholarship is being offered by ScholarshipQuestHelper and is valued at $1000. DEADLINE: May 30, 2009
Please visit http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com for details on how to apply.

Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program
1,000 scholarships of $1500 each will be awarded. Go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com for more information.

Federal Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program - This program is awarded by the PHEAA and may be accessed at the PHEAA website. www.pheaa.org $1500 per year for up to 4 years available for students who qualify. Eligibility requirements are noted on the website and there are NO exceptions.

Robert Morris University National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Engineering, & Mathematics
Each of 21 academically talented new students enrolling in Fall, 2009 in a science, engineering, or mathematics program in RMU’s School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science (SEMS) will receive a total of $24,000 over four years of study in addition to both a 25% discount on their tuition and the financial aid package normally provided by the university.
See Guidance for details.

Elks Scholarship
The national scholarship competition of the Elks offers 500 scholarships ranging from $4000 to $60,000 paid over four years. Please contact Debbie Raible at the Braddock Elks, 412-823-1357 for an application and details. No affiliation with the Elks is required.

BigSun Scholarship The BigSun Organization offers annual scholarships of $500 to high school athletes. Please visit the website at www.bigsunathletics.com
DEADLINE: June 27, 2009

American Legion, Department of Pennsylvania
- Essay Contest - $3500 scholarship awarded to winner, $3000 scholarship to 2nd place, $2500 to 3rd place.
- Oratorical Contest - $7500 to winner, $5000 to 2nd place, $4000 to 3rd place
- PA State Police Youth Week - For students who have completed 10th or 11th grade. The camp will be held June 21-27, 2009 in Scotland, PA. Students attending this camp will write an essay and the winner will receive $1000 scholarship.

For information on any of these programs, go to www.pa-legion.com

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants $1000 scholarships available. Please visit the website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/shcolarships.htm

Burger King Scholars - $1000 Scholarships available to high school seniors who maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 and who work 15 hrs. per week or 40 weeks per year. Go to www.bk.com/scholars to apply. Access Key: BKS

29TH Annual High School Writing Contest - Rider College Prizes are $100, $50, $25 Essay, fiction or poetry. See Guidance for details.

The Pittsburgh Foundation - The Irene S. and Harry Louik College Scholarship Fund
Requirements: demonstrate special aptitude, ability or achievement in one or more of the performing arts, be a resident of Allegheny County, be a graduating senior at a public or private high school in Allegheny County, demonstrate financial need, complete an application and write a one page essay.

DEADLINE: May 15, 2009

Soroptomists International of Pittsburgh, Inc - Violet Richardson Award Honoring Young Women For Volunteer Action
$575 awarded to the Pittsburgh winner.
See Guidance for details

The Pittsburgh Foundation - Katherine Marie Ferrick/Elizabeth McCabe Memorial Scholarship. This was created to help young people enter the field of NURSING. Must be graduating from Oakland Catholic High School, major in the nursing field, maintain a 3.0 average, complete an application and include a one page essay. Request copies of the application can be requested at turnerd@pghfdn.org

AFS Intercultural Programs - The AFS Global Leaders Scholars Program has been instituted to help students study abroad with AFS programs. Go to www.usa.afs.org/usa for more information.

LEADERSHIP WEEKEND

Norwich University in Vermont is offering Leadership Weekends for students interested in pursuing a Federal Academy, Military College and/or Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship program One time awards in the amount of $1000. Student must demonstrate a strong committment to community service, leadership ability and a grade point average of 2.8 or higher.

AXA Achievers - The AXA Foundation, in association with U.S. News & World Report offers $10,000 scholarships to 52 students - one in each state, Washington DC and Puerto Rico.
$15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national winners who will also be offered internships in the AXA offices in New York City

William J. Wolf Memorial Scholarship Fund - Eligible undergraduate and graduate students of the Lutheran denomination. Award will not exceed $5000 per year for four years.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 2 awards of $60,000, 2 of $40,000, 2 of $20,000, 2 of $16,000, 2 of $12,000, 4 of $10,000, 4 of $8,000 and 482 of $4000.
Download the application at www.elks.org

MeritAid.com
- $11 Billion in Merit Aid and Scholarships
- Thousands of Colleges
Please visit www.meritaid.com

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
For the past fourteen years Wendy’s Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee to create the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. The award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership.
For more information and to view the eligibility criteria please visit www.wendysheisman.com

QuestBridge
QuestBridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation’s best colleges. QuestBridge is the provider of the National College Match Program and the College Prep Scholarship.
For more information please visit www.questbridge.org or visit the Guidance Office.

The Horatio Alger Pennsylvania Scholarship Programs
50 $5,000 Scholarships Awarded
Funded through the generosity of Joseph & Jeanette Neubauer of the Neubauer Family Foundation
The Horatio Alger Pennsylvania Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Pennsylvania who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Pennsylvania Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Pennsylvania, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0);
• be a resident of Pennsylvania; and
• be a citizen of the United States
For more information please visit http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_penn.cfm or visit the Guidance Office

  1. The Department of Education is launching a new brochure, Federal Aid First, a resource for students and families that explains - in simple terms - how they can apply for federal student aid and maximize more affordable, federal aid options. Federal Aid First explains the differences between federal and private student loans, the various kinds of federal student loans offered, and the dollar amounts available. Included are details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the starting point for obtaining financial assistance for college. Please visit their website for more information.
  2. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program provides scholarships to African American students with a GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted). Additional materials are available at www.gmsp.org.

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