Western Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund for Higher Education
The Western Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund for Higher Education was established at ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø to provide scholarships for graduating high school seniors residing in Allegheny County who are planning on attending a 4-year college or university.
Average Award: $5,000
Award Type: Multi-Year (up to 4 years.)
Application Period Opens: 1/16/2025
Application Period Closes: 4/1/2025
Criteria
- Attend high school as a graduating senior.
- Reside in in Allegheny County.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
- Plan to attend a 4-year college or university in Pennsylvania.
- Be Pell eligible as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
How to Apply
- Complete the essay section of the application.
- Submit your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS). If you have not already received your FSS, you can do so by applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Submit one letter of reference from an individual unrelated to you.
- Submit your unofficial transcripts.
Contact
ÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø: scholarships@pghfdn.org