McDonald, PA 15057-2580
(412) 221-4542, Ext. 221, 241
Fax: (724) 693-9843
Mission Statement
The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.
Local Scholarships
For your convenience, we have redesigned this page for easy access to scholarship and award opportunities using categories headings listed alphabetically. Another change you will note is that we have combined all scholarship and award information into one link. Local, regional and national are now listed under the specific group heading.
In addition, we have listed information targeted to seniors in the first section and juniors in the second section.
For instance all sports related information will be listed under the SPORTS section.
We also recommend that students and parents continue to use web based scholarship information in addition to our site. You will notice links at the bottom of the page to the most popular sites.
We also would like to include any scholarship and or award information you would like to post to the site to share with other students and parents.
If you have any questions concerning scholarship information and this site, please contact Maureen Pedzwater at (412) 221-4542 ext 253 or via mpedzwater@southfayette.org.
APPLICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THESE SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS ARE LOCATED IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE IN THE INFORMATION.
GOOGLE TIPS FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Search all local and national retail chains for scholarship information.
- Type in the specific degree path that your child is interested in following and add scholarship information to the search i.e. scholarships for students interested in nursing.
- Search foundation websites i.e. Carnegie, Heinz, Bill and Melinda Gates, etc. Please contact Ms. Pedzwater at ext 253 or at mpedzwater@southfayette.org for additional sites
- Scholarship sweepstakes website: 10K Scholarship Sweepstakes at www.10kscholarship.com
- Search on employers websites
- Search specific religious Synods, Diocese, Foundations
Most popular scholarship websites
Most comprehensive: http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/easy-scholarships/
Additional websites: www.educationplanner.org, www.collegescholarships.com, www.freschinfo.com, www.scholarshiphelp.org, www.fastweb.com, www.schoolsoup.com
Favorite of South Fayette Students
If you have additional websites to share, please email Ms. Pedzwater at mpedzwater@southfayette.org.
2011-2012 SENIOR SECTION
ARTS RELATED
Irene S. and Harry Louik College Scholarship Fund
Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Foundation
Requirements: High School Senior, resident of Allegheny County, Plans to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university, demonstrate financial need, demonstrate special aptitude, ability or achievement in one of more of the performing arts and/or be committed to furthering appreciation of the performing arts, demonstrate an appreciation of the world outside of the performing arts, complete an application and include a one-page essay on a specific subject noted on the application form.
Recipients may reapply if they maintain a GPA of 3.0 while attending college.
Application and additional information is available in the Louik folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office and on line at www.pittsburghfoundation.org at the link to scholarship opportunities.
Deadline: Completed application must be received at the foundation by May 15, 2012
CAREER SPECIFIC
Landmarks Scholarship Award (renewable award)
Sponsored by: Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
Requirements: High School Senior who has been accepted into a college or university, GPA 3.25 or greater, based on academic achievement, community service/work experience, financial need and interest in the history, architecture and or landscape design of Allegheny County, essay, transcript, college acceptance letter, letter of recommendation.
Applications and additional information can be found at www.phlf.org. click on Education then Landmarks Scholarship
Deadline: All applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 27, 2012
COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY and PROPRIETORY SCHOOL SPECIFIC
Lock Haven University offers incoming Freshmen scholarships
Information can be found at www.lhup.edu/admissions/scholarships
Duke University’s and UNC-Chapel Hill Robertson Scholars Program
Applications and general information are found on https://my.robertsonscholars.org/admissions.
Thiel College Presidential Scholarship Competition
Sponsored by Thiel College for students interested in attending.
Applications and general information are available at www.thiel.edu
University of Michigan Geisinger Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to non-Michigan resident students who are applying to the Universities College of Engineering.
Applications and information are available at coe.scholarships@umich.edu or call 734-647-7113.
Cedarville University Music Scholarships
Applications and information are available at www.Cedarville.edu/music
Kettering University Merit Scholarships
Applications and information are available at www.admissions.kettering.edu/money/scholarships.cfm
Empire Beauty Schools
Sponsored by Empire Education Group
Requirements: High School senior enrolled in Empire Group’s full cosmetology program at select locations is eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Applications are available in the Empire folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Additional information is located at www.empire.edu/highschool
University of Akron Advantage Freshman Award Program
Sponsored by The University of Akron (two awards available (Blue and Gold)
Requirements: High School seniors who are Non-Ohio resident applicants to The University of Akron are eligible
Application: If you are interested in attending the university, you can download information on these awards at www.uakron.edu or call 1-800-655-4884.
CaseWestern Reserve – Full Tuition Awards in dance music and theatre
Sponsored by Case Western Performing Arts Scholarships
Available to first year students starting Fall 2012 also $10,000 awards for non-majors in dance, music, theater and art Studios.
For more information visit www.admission.case.edu
Mt. Aloysius College- Mercy Presidential Scholarship
Sponsored by Mt. Aloysius College
Requirements: HS seniors demonstrated solid academic record, commitment to home, school and community, possess leadership abilities, participate in extra-curricular activities, volunteer and be involved in community service projects. For more information contact Freshmen Admissions at 888-823-2220 or go to
Emory and Goizueta Scholars
Sponsored by Emory University
Requirements: If you are considering attending Emory University contact your high school guidance counselor for a nomination
Washington University in St. Louis – William and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars Program
Sponsored by: Washington University in St.Louis
Requirements: If you are considering attending Washington University of St. Louis contact your high school guidance counselor for a nomination.
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE RELATED
None at this time
CORPORATE
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Sponsored by Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Requirements: High School seniors, essay required
Application packet: can be found at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: completed applications must be received by June 15, 2012
CREDIT UNION
Ronald J. Lasich Scholarship
Sponsored by Visionary Credit Union
Requirements: High school seniors, student or family must be members in good standing of the Visionary Credit Union, essay, copy of acceptance letter from an accredited school, statement of personal goals, list of school or community activities.
Applications packet is in the Lasich Folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline: completed applications must be received by June 1, 2012
ETHNIC/NATIONAL ORIGIN
FEDERAL RELATED
None at this time
FRATERNITY RELATED
ARMED FORCES AND ROTC RELATED
Naval ROTC Scholarships
Sponsored by: United States Navy
Requirements: High school seniors; Navy’s SAT minimum scores of 530 Critical Reading, 520 Math, ACT minimum scores of 22 English, 22,Math.
Application: Online at www.nrotc.navy.mil and for additional information contact a local representative at 1-866-628-9562
FOUNDATIONS RELATED
STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AES Scholarship
Sponsored by: American Engineering Solutions
Requirements: High school seniors and students currently attending a Post Secondary Institution, essay required, (This applies to all applicants not just engineering students)
Application and general information can be found at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline for completed application is October 5, 2012
National CO-OP Scholarship Program
Sponsored by NCCE
Requirements: High School seniors interested in attending one of the following schools and are considering taking advantage of college cooperative education programs during their post secondary careers are eligible:
Clarkson
Drexel
Eastern Kentucky
Johnson & Wales
Kettering
Lane Community College
Long Island
Merrimack College
Miami Dade College
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Cincinnati
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Toledo
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Application and additional information: can be found at www.co-op.edu
The American Legion Scholarship Program
Sponsored by The American Legion
Website: www.legion.org
PHEAA
None at this time
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
SCHOLARSHIPS RELATED TO PARENTS’ OCCUPATIONS
None at this time
SOUTH FAYETTE AREA ASSOCIATIONS
Harry W. Buzzatto Memorial Community Service Scholarship (2-$1,000 awards)
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bridgeville-South Fayette
Requirements: High school senior must be accepted to an accredited tow or found year college or university; demonstrated community service activities; participated in extracurricular activities; essay responses to two questions regarding community service experience; listing or honors/awards received
Applications are available in the Buzzatto folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline for receipt of completed application is Friday, May 11, 2012
SPORTS RELATED
West Penn Football Officials Scholarship Fund
Sponsored by West Penn Football Officials Scholarship Association
Requirements: High School Transcript, two letters of recommendation – one from a member of the academic staff and one from the athletic staff, copy of the acceptance letter from the post secondary institution you are going to attend.
Applications are available in the West Penn Football folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline: May 31, 2012
BigSun Scholarship
Sponsored by the BigSun Organization
Requirements – Senior student athletes involved in some sport at their high school or in their community.
Applications can be downloaded at http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline-June 22, 2012
WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS
None at this time
2011-2012 JUNIOR SECTION
Scholarship Opportunities for 9th through 12th grade Students
N
None at this time
Middle School Opportunities
NNone at this time
The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.
