Outside Scholarships

Donor: 

Addison H. Gibson Foundation

Value: 

$12,000 to undergraduate students

Awards Given/Year:

2% annual interest rate until one year after graduatio, 5% from then on.

GPA: 

2.8

Financial Need Considered: 

Yes

Available To: 

Residents of Western PA.

Application Deadline: 

http://www.gibson-fnd.org

Application Materials: 

Special Requirements: 

Family home is located in western PA. Full-time student. At least one full-time year of studies in current degree program. Demonstrate financial need. Provide existing debt information.

Donor:

AES Engineering

Value: 

$500

Application Deadline:

October 6

Application Materials:

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Special Requirements: 

Scholarships are intended for future leaders in a wide spectrum of fields of study. The award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. Students are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Donor: 

Pittsburgh Association of Human Resource Professionals

Value 

Up to $,2500

GPA: 

3.0 or higher

Financial Need Considered: 

No

Application Deadline: 

October 31

Application Materials: 

http://sapphire.shrm.org/Scholarships/Students/Default.aspx

Special Requirements: 

Must be an active SHRM student members with a valid ID.

Donor:  

American Chemical Society Scholarship Program

GPA: 

3.0 or higher

Financial Need Considered: 

Yes

Application Deadline: 

March 1

Application Materials: 

 http://chemistry.org/scholars

Special Requirements: 

Encourages African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in the chemical sciences.

Donor: 

Army Emergency Relief

Value: 

Varies

Available To: 

Soldiers – active and retired - and their dependents

Application Deadline: 

March 1

Application Materials: 

www.aerhq.org/education.asp

Donor: 

Cadet Command

Value: 

Full tuition or room and board, plus fees, books (up to $1200 per year) and stipend ($300-$500 per month)

Awards Given /Year:

Varies from year to year

GPA: 

2.5 to apply

Financial Need Considered: 

Not considered

Application Deadline: 

None

Application Materials: 

Available at campus ROTC Office, FOB 130 or at www.goarmy.com

Special Requirements: 

Pass a physical, pass a physical training test, must be a US citizen.

Awards Given/Year:

Awards Given/Year:

Available at http://www.nfrw.org/programs/scholarships.htm

Donor: 

Harrisburg Branch of the American Association of University Women

Value: 

$2,500

Awards Given/Year: 

2

GPA: 

3.4

Financial Need Considered: 

Yes

Application Deadline:

May 19

Application Materials: 

http://www.aauwharrisburg.org/

Special Requirements: 

Female enrolled full-time Fall & Spring. Completed at least 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree by the end of May. Permanent resident of Dauphin, Cumberland, or Perry County.

Donor: 

United Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

Value: 

Varies

Awards Given/Year: 

Many different grants and loans

GPA: 

Varies per funding source

Financial Need Considered: 

Yes

Application Deadline: 

February 4

Application Materials: 

On-line application at http://www.centralscholarship.org

Special Requirements: 

Any Jewish high school senior, college, or graduate student with financial need. Residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland counties for 2 years. Because of the many grants & loans; each may have additional considerations. Students may call 412-422-5627

Donor: 

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Value 

$1500

Awards Given/Year: 

Two, one-time awards.

GPA: 

3.5

Financial Need Considered: 

Yes

Application Deadline: 

April 15

Application Materials:

http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general

PDF file is available on their website.

Special Requirements:

Age 25 years or older; minimum college sophomore.One award will be given to a student studying to teach at the elementary school level and the other is to a student studing to teach at the secondary level.

Donor:

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Value:

$1000

GPA:

"deserving"

Financial Need Considered:

Yes

Application Deadline:

February 15

Application Materials:

http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general

http://members.dar.org/darnet/forms/SCH-1001.PDF

Other materials are available on the DAR website.

Special Requirements:

Junior or senior enrolled in an accredited college or university in the US. Must be majoring in political science, history, government, or economics.

Donor:

Fayette County Branch of the N.A.A.C.P

Value:

$500

Awards Given/Year:

2

GPA:

2.0 or 2.5 depending on program enrolled in

Financial Need Considered:

Yes

Application Deadline:

April 30

Application Materials:

Mrs. Gwedolyn Ridgley 189 Ruane Road, Uniontown, PA 15401

Special Requirements:

Non-traditional students who are residents of Fayette County; Must be of African-American descent; 19 years or older and have been out of school for 1 full term; must demonstrate that he/she has adult responsibilities e.g.live independently in an established household or is a single parent with primary responsibility of caring for a child; see application for education requirements.

Donor:

Greensburg BPW Local

Value

$500-$1000

Application Deadline:

March 30

Application Materials:

In Financial Aid Office and must be returned to:

Shirley Wolinsky

Greensburg BPW Scholarship Chairperson

521 Westchester Drive

Greensburg, PA 15601

Shirley.jaguar@yahoo.com

Special Requirements:

Scholarships will be awarded to Westmoreland County students who have completed their high school education and wish to continue their studies in a college, university or technical school.

Value:

Up to $3,000

GPA:

2.7 or higher

Financial Need Considered:

Available To:

Application Deadline:

June 1

Application Materials:

www.johngyleseducationcenter.com OR send self-addressed stamped envelope to: John Gyles Education Awards/PO Box 4808 Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada E3B 5G4

Special Requirements:

Male or female citizens of the USA or Canada

Donor:

Greensburg Garden Center

Value:

$1500/year

Awards Given/Year:

Varies from year to year

Financial Need Considered:

Yes

Application Deadline:

May 31

Application Materials:

Applications may be obtained from Betty Carbone, Chairperson 724-853-8385

Special Requirements:

Undergraduate student who maintains a good academic standing and resides in Westmoreland County or contiguous counties. Must plan to further his/her studies in one of the following fields: Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture, Conservation, Forestry, Botany, Ecology and allied subjects. Recipient must report progress or accomplished work annually to Scholarship Committee no later than May 31 of each year.

Donor:

Marian J. Wettrick

Value:

Varies

Application Deadline:

March 31

Application Materials:

Applicants may apply for financial assistance directly through the offices of financial aid at any PA medical school where the applicant is accepted or by direct request to the Foundation.

Special Requirements:

Offers financial assistance in the form of grants to qualified female students graduating from a PA college and attending a PA medical school (including osteopathic schools) and for internships at accredited medical teaching hospitals,

Donor:

McKeesport Business & Professional Women's Club

Value:

$500

Awards Given/Year:

One

Application Deadline:

May 2

Application Materials:

McKeesport BPW Scholarship Committee, PO Box 3176, McKeesport, PA 15134

Special Requirements:

For a mature woman seeking the education or training necessary for entry into or advancement within the work force; must be twenty-five years of age or older.

Donor:

Murrysville Women's Club

Awards Given/Year:

One awarded at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Financial Need Considered:

No

Available To:

Application Deadline:

May 1

Application Materials:

Application in the UPG Financial Aid Office or contact Joyce Somers, 3629 Forbes Trail Drive, Murrysville, PA 15668

Special Requirements:

Must be a woman who is a Westmoreland County resident at least twenty-one years of age.

Donor:

NFB

Value:

$3,000-$12,000

Awards Given/Year:

30

Application Deadline:

March 31

Application Materials:

http://www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp?SnID=861717

Special Requirements:

Student must be legally blind. Most scholarships awarded to full time students, but one may be awarded to a part-time student. Student must submit a personal letter, two letters of recommendation, current transcript, a letter from a Federation state president or designee, & score reports (from high school seniors only).

Donor:

National Federation of Republican Women

Value:

$2,500

Awards Given/Year:

3

Application Deadline:

June 1

Application Materials:

http;//www.nfrw.org/programs/scholarships.htm

Special Requirements:

Donor:

National Black MBA Association

Value

$1,000-$2,000

Available To:

First or second year business/management students

Application Deadline:

Postmarked by August 15th

Application Materials:

Special Requirements:

Students must be enrolled full-time or part-time in their first or second year and in an undergraduate business or management program. Applicants must submit a two-page, double-spaced, type-written essay, an official high school transcript, have a minimum QPA of 3.0, a 50-75 word biography, and a 3"x5" color photo with their application.

Donor:

Scholarship Fund for Students with Disabilities

Value

Varies

Awards Given/Year:

Varies

Financial Need Considered:

No

Available To:

Students with disabilities from Philadelphia

Application Deadline:

September 15

Application Materials:

Available in the Office of Financial Aid

Special Requirements:

1. Philadelphia resident
2. High school graduate or equivalent
3. Must have a disability, as defined by the Rehab Act/ADA
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Fax to 215-686-4555 or mail to Roger A. Margulies, Asst.Deputy Mayor Mayor's Comm on People with Disabilities 1401 J.F.K. Blvd, Room 900 MSB Philadelphia, PA 19102

Donor:

Robert T. Zaleski Memorial Scholarship

Value:

$2000

Awards Given/Year:

1

GPA:

3.0

Application Deadline:

June 1

Application Materials:

Available at www.pspa-state.org and in the accounting department

Special Requirements:

Applicant must be a PA resident attending a PA college or university; must be a full-time student (at least 9 credits per semester); must be a declared Accounting major; must have completed at least 60 credits at the time of application.

Donor:

Past Best 50 Women in Business award recipients

Value:

Up to $3000

Available To:

PA Women Residents

Application Deadline:

April 9

Application Materials:

 www.best50womenpa.com

Special Requirements:

Applications must be postmarked no later than April 9, 2009

Value:

$1000

Awards Given/Year:

Two

GPA:

3.0

Application Deadline:

June 1

Application Materials:

Available at www.pspa-state.org and in the accounting department

Special Requirements:

The applicant must be a PA resident attending a PA college or university; must be a full-time student (at least 9 credits per semester); must be a declared Accounting major; must have completed at least 60 credits at the time of application.

Donor:

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Value:

$1,500 smaller or larger scholarships may be given

GPA:

3.0 QPA

Financial Need Considered:

No

Available To:

Junior or Senior level undergraduates

Application Deadline:

March 31

Application Materials:

www.pittsburghfoundation.org

Special Requirements:

Reside in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Junior or Senior level undergraduate students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in advertising. Demonstrate an academic interest or creative talent in fields of studies pursuant to a career in advertising.

Value:

$1000

Application Deadline:

May 1

Application Materials:

http://www.keeppabeautiful.org/Portals/0/PDFs/awards/scholarshipapplication.pdf

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be a PA Resident and a high-school senior. that have identified a problem and worked to find a viable solution to that problem. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, initiative, self-motivation, and a commitment to the environment.

Donor:

Tablots Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Value:

5 = $10,000 and 100 = $1000

Awards Given/Year:

105

Application Deadline:

January 1 or 1000 applications received

Application Materials:

www.talbotsinc.com

Special Requirements:

Awards Given/Year:

Awards totaling $250,000

Application Deadline:

May 15

Application Materials:

www.tylenol.com/scholarship            

Special Requirements:

Awards to outstanding students who are pursuing health-related studies. Use access key TYNL

Donor:

First Commonwealth Trust Company

Value:

Interest-free loan

Financial Need Considered:

Yes

Application Deadline:

May 15

Application Materials:

First Commonwealth Trust Company, 111 South Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601

Special Requirements:

Students must reside in Westmoreland County. Loans are made on the basis of financial need and are for higher education. No interest is charged, but students are expected to repay the loan upon graduation.

Donor:

W. Scott Kriner Scholarship Award

Value:

$1000

Awards Given/Year:

1

Financial Need Considered:

No

Available To:

Freshmen only - must reside in Crawford County, PA

Application Deadline:

July 31

Application Materials:

Applications available in the Office of Financial Aid

Special Requirements:

Open to all high school seniors residing in Crawford County, PA who plan to attend the University of Pittsburgh. Limited to freshmen. Application must be received by 7/31 and should be mailed to: Mr. Carl E. Terry, 15771 Meadow Drive Saegertown, PA 16433