The Pittsburgh Foundation College/County Renewable Awards

Applicants for the following awards will apply to The Pittsburgh Foundation College/County Renewable Awards. 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:

• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
• Be a graduating high school senior or graduate, GED holder, current undergraduate, or graduate student
• Be a current resident of Pennsylvania
  OR
  Be a current or former student of a high school in Pennsylvania
  OR
  Enroll or plan to enroll in a college/university in Pennsylvania
• Be enrolled in or plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate 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 or graduate study only

Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Family Memorial Fund

• Graduating high school senior or graduate, GED holder, current undergraduate, or graduate student attending or who attended a high school in Allegheny County (PA)
• Enroll in a four-year college or university in Western Pennsylvania

• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• This award is renewable three times or until a master’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 6 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate or graduate study only

Braddock Citizen Scholarship Fund

• Graduating high school senior or graduate, or current undergraduate from Woodland Hills High School or Propel High School
• Preference for residents of Braddock, PA or zip code 15104
• Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• This award is renewable three times or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only

Education Opportunity Fund

• Graduating high school senior or graduate, GED holder, current undergraduate, or graduate student attending or who attended a high school in Allegheny County (PA)
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference given to applicants who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement
• Preference given to applicants who are first-generation college students
• This award is renewable three times or until a degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 3 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate or graduate study only

Gladys R. and Charles E. Yost Memorial Fund

• Graduating high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll at:
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Duquesne University
  • The University of Pittsburgh
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference given to applicants who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement
• This award is renewable three times or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• 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 attending each university

Joseph F. Mulach, Jr. and Louisa A. Mulach Scholarship Fund

• Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at:
  • Carlow University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Chatham University
  • Seton Hill University
  • The University of Pittsburgh
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Pursue a degree in:
  • Biological Sciences
  •  Chemistry
  •  Mathematics
  •  Physics
  • Genetic Research
• Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
• Preference given to applicants who have faced social, economic, or educational barriers due to systemic gender inequity
• This award is renewable three times or until a master’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate or graduate study only

Marilyn M. Johnston Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Be a resident of Butler County (PA), but may attend school elsewhere
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• This award is renewable three times or until a master’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate or graduate study only

Mon Valley Scholarship Fund

• Graduating high school senior or graduate, GED holder, current undergraduate, or graduate student and a resident of the Mon Valley region of Pittsburgh:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
• This award is renewable three times or until a degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 1 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate or graduate study only

Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund

• Graduating high school senior who resides in one of the following counties:
  • Allegheny County (PA)
  •  Beaver County (PA)
  •  Butler County (PA)
  •  Fayette County (PA)
  •  Greene County (PA)
  •  Washington County (PA)
  • Westmoreland County (PA)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference given to applicants who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement
• This award is renewable three times or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only

Robert R. Heaton Scholarship Fund

• Graduating high school senior or graduate, GED holder, or current undergraduate from attending or who attended a Butler County (PA) high school including, but not limited to:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need
• This award is renewable three times or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate study only

Westmoreland Education Fund

• Graduating high school senior or graduate, GED holder, current undergraduate, or graduate student residing in Westmoreland County (PA)
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference given to applicants who are first generation college students
• This award is renewable three times or until a degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 2 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate or graduate study only

William D. Markel Scholarship Fund

• Current undergraduate or graduate student residing in Butler County (PA)
• Enroll in a two- or four-year college or university
• Pursue a degree or studies in nursing
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference for applicants who have faced social, economic, or educational barriers due to systemic gender inequity
• This award is renewable three times or until a master’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment.
• An estimated 3 awards will be granted for undergraduate or graduate study only

William J. Wolf Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Graduating high school senior or graduate, GED holder, current undergraduate, or graduate student residing in Allegheny County (PA)
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference given to applicants who draw upon Lutheran teachings in their worldview
• This award is renewable three times or until a master’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first, based on maintaining a cumulative 2.5 GPA, on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and full-time enrollment
• An estimated 7 award(s) will be granted for undergraduate or graduate study only