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
WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOLARSHIP LINK
WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOLARSHIP LINK
TO THE SOUTH FAYETTE WEBSITE.
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
www.educationplanner.org, www.collegescholarships.com, www.freschinfo.com, www.scholarshiphelp.org, www.fastweb.com, www.schoolsoup.com If you have additional websites to share, please email Ms. Pedzwater at mpedzwater@southfayette.org.
2009-2010 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 in clued 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, 2010.
CAREER SPECIFIC
Constance T. Rockwell Scholarship for the Theater Arts
Sponsored by The Pittsburgh CLO
Requirements: High school senior seeking a four year degree in theatre or performance arts (dance, drama, music, voice, costume design, set design, lighting or sound); high school transcripts; narrative sketch’ two recent letters of recommendation; resume; financial needs statement. Each semi-finalist will be invited to audition for the scholarship committee.
Application is available in the Constance Rockwell folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office.
Deadline for completed applications must be postmarked by April 19, 2010
Reaxis Inc.’s 2010 Scholarship
Sponsored by: Reaxis Corporation
Requirements: High School senior who is pursing a career in the field of Chemistry, essay on Why You are Pursing a Career in the Field of Chemistry.
Applications are available on the table in front of the Guidance Office. General information on this company can be found at www.reaxis.com
Deadline: application and essay must be completed and received by April 1, 2010.
PRFSD Scholarship
Sponsored by: Pittsburgh Regional Food Service Directors
Requirements: High school senior who will graduate in 2010, plan to attend a college, university or culinary school majoring in a food service related field; high school transcript of high school grades; must have at least a 3.0 GPA or better; typed essay of 650 words or less in a paragraph form explaining your interest in the Food Service profession and your primary educational and lifetime goals; and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member and a person of the student’s choice. Both of these should include information covering the following:
- Capacity in which applicant has been known
- Length of time applicant has been known
- Personality
- Ability
- Initiative
- Leadership qualities
- Professional potential
Application packet is available in the PRFSD folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline for completed application and all additional information must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2010.
Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship
Sponsored by: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Requirements: High School seniors who are interested in furthering their studies in an environmentally-related field.
Applications and additional information: Can be downloaded from www.aswp.org
Deadlines: Completed applications must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2010
CAD/Design/Drafting Scholarship Award Competition
Sponsored by National Association of Women in Construction
Requirements: This competition is open to both male and female students. This contest provides recognition to students for creative design, successful problem solving and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings and renderings. Drawings may be submitted in the category of “Hand Drafting” or “CAD drafting”. The design problem this year is a library.
Competition forms can be downloaded at http://www.nawiceducation.org/sites.dsp.dsp_submenu.cfm?menuid=350
Application forms are available in the CAD/Design/Drafting folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office.
Information on Deadlines and program deadlines will be forthcoming.
COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY and PROPRIETORY SCHOOL SPECIFIC
Syracuse University has 10 Full Rides for African American Men and Women
Interested in Studying Architecture. Mark Robbins, Dean of Syracuse University's School of Architecture is desperately seeking young men and
women of color interested in pursuing a five year professional degree in
Architecture. He says he's deeply committed to bringing diversity to his
field and has scholarship money set aside to fully cover education costs
for 10 students. He says that Hispanic enrollment in the school has
increased substantially, but it's been harder to attract Blacks. Syracuse
University School of Architecture has a great reputation and this seems
like a terrific opportunity, so please pass this on to everyone you know.
Contact: Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture (315) 443-2256 (315)
443-2256 (315) 443-2256 (315) 443-2256
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Duquesne University
Tamburitzan Scholarship information is available at www.duq.edu/tamburitzans. These scholarships are offered to any Duquesne University student, regardless of ethnic background, who has experience as a performing artist.
Gannon University
A recipient of the National Science Foundation grant entitled Scholars of Excellence in Engineering and Computing Science provides need based academic merit scholarships to students who choose to study engineering or computing science at Gannon. These scholarships are one year and renewable for up to four years. For more information visit www.gannon.edu/seecs.
Juniata College
The following scholarships are available for students considering Juniata College:
James Quinter Scholarships
Calvert Ellis Scholarships
M.G. Brumbaugh Scholarships
Elizabeth Baker Scholarships
Competitive Scholarships
John Stauffer Scholarships
Eagles Abroad Scholarships
Heritage Scholarships
John Dale Scholarships
Information sheets are available on the table in front of the Guidance Office.
St. Vincent College
The following scholarships are available for students considering St. Vincent College:
Alex G. McKenna Economic and Policy Scholarship Award
Fr. Maximillian Duman, O.S. B. Biology Scholarship
Business Administration Scholarship
Fr. Bertin Emling, O.S.B. Chemistry Scholarship
Computing and Information Science Scholarship
Gabriel Burda Music Scholarship
Fr. Roland L. Heid, O.S.B. Physics Scholarship
English, Fine Arts, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Spanish and Theology Scholarships
Information sheets are available on the table in front of the Guidance Office.
PTI Scholarship
Requirements: High School Senior, member of DECA, FCCLA, BPA, FBLA, SkillsUSA, TSA, HOSA, JROTC.
Applications are available in the PTI folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadlines vary and are listed on the application packets in front of the Guidance Office
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Scholarship Guide has just arrived in the Guidance Office.
CORPORATE
Jo-Ann Fabric “Own Your Look Prom Contest”
Sponsored by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Requirements: Open to students ages 14-19 who are interested in making their own prom outfit, including an accessory, with fabric and other products from Jo-Ann. The top prize is $50,000 cash, 2nd prize is $10,000, 3rd is $5,000 and 4th-10th prizes are $1,000 each. All prize winners also receive Jo-Ann gift cards. Winning entries are chosen for workmanship, originality and level of detail
Entry forms and additional information are available at www.joann.com/prom and in-store.
Deadline is June 15, 2010
Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program
Sponsored by Best Buy
Requirements: 9th through 12th grade students living in the US with solid grades, involved in volunteer community service or work experience.
Applications and deadline information is available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or 222.at15.com
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Sponsored by Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions
Requirements: High School seniors, essay
Application is available on the scholarship page at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline for completed applications is June 19, 2010
Citizens Bank Scholarship Search
Sponsored by Citizens Bank
Scholarship Search Benefits: Lists over 1.698 million awards, totaling nearly $7.69 billion in available aid, search by students’ academic interests, lifestyle, hobbies and location, find need and merit based scholarships to help pay for college
Website for scholarship search: www.citizensbank.com/edu/scholarshipsearch
CREDIT UNION
Clearview Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Sponsored by Clearview Credit Union
Requirements: High school senior must be a member of the Clearview Federal Credit Union through their family or their own account.
Applications are available at www.clearviewfcu.org
Deadline for completed applications is March 31, 2010
ETHNIC/NATIONAL ORIGIN
Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship
Sponsored by The Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund (a renewable scholarship for 4 years provided that the student maintains a 3.0 QPA.The following schools are participating in the program: Carlow University, Duquesne University, Pitt, Seton Hill University, CMU, Robert Morris University, Chatham College, LaRoche College, St. Vincent University, W&J College, Point Park University and CALU.
Requirements: High school senior, must demonstrate excellent academic performance, student must demonstrate financial, at least one parent must be of Italian heritage, students, notified by mail, must successfully complete an interview with the Board of Directors.
Applications: available in the Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship folder in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline: All applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2010
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 AND STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Continental Building Systems Fund
Sponsored by The Columbus Foundation
Requirements: High school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA or higher, candidate must enroll in a 4-year, post secondary educational institution, recipients will be chosen on the basis of the following selection criteria: Financial Need, Academics and Character.
Applications are available in the Columbus Foundation folder in the Guidance Office and can be downloaded from www.columbusfoundation.org
Deadline: Completed applications must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2010.
Job Corps Sponsorships
Sponsored by Job Corps College Program
General Information: Any student age 17-24 can attend community college Tuition Free; Sponsorships include, free tuition, books bus pass/gas card, bi-monthly stipend, completion bonus
Application process to see if you qualify, contact the Job Corps College Program at 412-471-6123
Tzu Chi Scholars 2010
Sponsored by Tzu Chi Foundation, USA
Requirements: Open to all high school seniors, demonstrates financial need, minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 unweighted scale, will enroll in an accredited US college full time for the entire academic year of 2010-2011.
Applications: Available in the Tzu Chi Scholars folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by March 20,2010
AES Scholarship
Sponsored by: AES Engineers
Requirements: High school seniors, APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE TAKING ENGINEERING COURSES TO BE ELIGIBLE, essay required.
Application: Available on-line at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
Deadline for completed entry is October 8, 2010.
Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Pittsburgh Foundation
Requirements: High school seniors who have demonstrative leadership qualities and or who have participated in community service organizations and or activities; maintain good grades; demonstrate financial need; essay; high school transcript; letter of reference from a non-relative adult involved in your community service involvement; submit a copy of current FAFSA form.
Application, deadline and additional information can be found at http://omnibydisign.com/pghkiwanis/kiwanis_scholaship.html
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Scholarship
Sponsored by: Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
Requirements: High school senior who has been accepted at a college or university, GPA must be 3.25 or greater at the end of the first semester senior year, award is based on a student’s academic achievement, community service/work experience, financial need and interest in the history, architecture and or landscape design of the Pittsburgh region, essay required, high school transcript, a copy of college acceptance and at least one letter of recommendation. The applicant cannot be related to PHLF Board Members nor to board members of any of its affiliates or to any employees of any of those entities.
Applications: Available in the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office or can be downloaded at www.phlf.org, click on Education then Scholarships
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 23, 2010
Masonic Scholarships
Sponsored by the PA Free and Accepted Masons of PA
Requirements: Scholarship, grant and loan opportunities primarily for Masons, their siblings, children, grandchildren and members of the Masonic-related youth groups.
Application and additional information can be found at www.pmyf.org. There are 50+ scholarship, grant and loan programs available to review on this website.
BigSun Scholarship
Sponsored by the Big Sun Organization
Requirements: High school senior athletes who are currently or has participated in a high school sport during the 2009-2010 school calendar year.
Applications can be found at www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline for completed applications is June 24, 2010.
Ayn Rand Education Essay Contests
Sponsored by: Ayn Rand Institute
Requirements: A series of Essay Contest and various Topic for students in grads 8th through 12th.
Anthem Essay Contest for 8th, 9th and 10 graders – Entry Deadline - March 20, 2010
The Fountainhead Essay Contest for 11th and 12th graders – Entry Deadline-April 26, 2010
For more information, visit www.aynrandeducation.com
The American Legion Scholarship Program
Sponsored by The American Legion
Website: www.legion.org
PHEAA
New Economy Technology Scholarship Program
Sponsored by PHEAA
PHEAA’s 2008-2009 New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) includes 10 Allied Health programs to the approved list for the SciTech Scholarship. The 2010-2011 NETS Application and Master Promissory Note is available for students to apply on-line at www.pheaa.org. Students must be at least 18 years of age to utilize this option as it expedites their application process. For additional information see Ms. Pedzwater in the Guidance Office.
Special Note- Please read all information carefully before applying
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship ProgramSponsored by PHEAA
Requirements high school senior holding an official class rank in the top 5% of the graduating class; GPA 3.40 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), SAT score of combined reading and math of 1150 or ACT composite score of 25 or above; expect to be a full time freshman student enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education that participates in Federal Title IV Student Aid Programs in the US for the 2010-2011 school year; submittal of application, seal, official transcripts, signatures and an attached letter of acceptance from an institution of higher learning; students must receive their high school diploma the same year as the application. Students who attend Institutions which do not accept Federal Student Aid funds, such as Grove City College, Hillsdale College and the US Military Service Academies are not eligible to receive the Byrd Scholarships.
Applications are available in the Robert Byrd folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office and additional information is available at www.pheaa.org under the Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program.
Deadline for submission of completed application packet is April 1, 2010
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION
None at this time
SCHOLARSHIPS RELATED TO PARENTS’ OCCUPATIONS
None at this time
SOUTH FAYETTE AREA ASSOCIATIONS
Angela Violi Zedreck Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Zedreck Family
Requirements: High school senior, GPA 3.0 or above, must have applied for or been accepted to an accredited university, college or private career school, demonstrate outstanding achievement, talent or leadership qualities, must be of good moral character, demonstrate respect for authority, adults and other students, good work ethic through involvement with community and school activities as reflected in 3 letters of recommendation written by members of the SFSD high school faculty and confirmed through the Office of the Deans.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office in the Zedreck Folder.
Deadline for completed application is April 9, 2010 and should be returned to the High School Guidance Office.
South West Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce
Requirements: High school senior, essay required, community service involvement, GPA no less than 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, transcript, involvement in extracurricular activities, 1 academic and 1 non-academic reference letter.
Applications are available on line at www.swccoc.org and click on scholarship opportunities.
Deadline for completed applications is noon on Friday, April 16, 2010.
Dr. Mary Ravita Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the South Fayette Foundation for Excellence
Requirements: High School senior, transcript, essay, pursing a post secondary education at either a 2or 4 years college or university or at a technical or trade school, must demonstrate a record of leadership.
Applications are available in the Dr. Ravita Folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline for completed applications is April 1, 2010 and should be submitted to Ms. Pedzwater in the Guidance Office.
Harry W. Buzzatto Memorial Community Service Scholarship
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 completed application is Friday, April 2, 2010
SPORTS RELATED
First Commonwealth “Time to be First” Athletic Scholarship
Sponsored by First Commonwealth Bank
Requirements: High school seniors who are participating in an athletic extracurricular activity; essay required; children of First Commonwealth and WPIAL office employees, directors and immediate families are not eligible to participate.
Applications are available on the table in front of the Guidance Office in the First Commonwealth folder and in the Athletic Office
Deadline for completed applications is 5:00pm on April 2, 2010
BigSun Scholarship
Sponsored by the Big Sun Organization
Requirements: High school senior athletes who are currently or has participated in a high school sport during the 2009-2010 school calendar year.
Applications can be found at www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline for completed applications is June 24, 2010.
WOMEN’S ORGANIZATIONS
The Junior League Scholarship
Sponsored by The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc.
Requirements: High school seniors who has at least 100 hours of verified volunteer service during high school; GPA of 3.0 or better; award must be used for continuing education at an accredited college or university during the 2010-2011 academic year; transcript; a description of volunteer activities; letters of verification of volunteer activities and a copy of the applicant’s letter of acceptance to an accredited college or university
Applications are available in the Junior League folder on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline: Completed application packets must be postmarked by April 23, 2010
2009-2010 JUNIOR SECTION
Alexander Hamiton Citizenship Achievement Award
Sponsored by the Alexander Hamilton Friends Association
Requirements: Current high school junior who has performed leadership and service activities on or after September 1, 2008, is college bound, be a self starter, shows financial and or personal need, strong history of community service.
Applications: available on line at www.hamiltonfriends.org
Deadline for completed applications is April 16, 2010.
2010 Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Scholarship
Sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine
Requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior in September 2010 interested in a career in Sports Medicine, be able to take part in an internship with the Center for Sports Medicine for 6 weeks in the summer of 2010, possess leadership qualities, participated in community involvement, demonstrate financial need and academic excellence, must submit three letters of recommendation.
Applications: Available on the table in front of the Guidance Office
Deadline: Applications and letters of recommendations must be submitted by April 16, 2010
Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program
Sponsored by Best Buy
Requirements: 9th through 12th grade students living in the US with solid grades, involved in volunteer community service or work experience.
Applications and deadline information is available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or 222.at15.com
Ayn Rand Education Essay Contests
Sponsored by: Ayn Rand Institute
Requirements: A series of Essay Contest and various Topic for students in grads 8th through 12th.
Anthem Essay Contest for 8th, 9th and 10 graders – Entry Deadline - March 20, 2010
The Fountainhead Essay Contest for 11th and 12th graders – Entry Deadline-April 26, 2010
For more information, visit www.aynrandeducation.com
Scholarship Opportunities for 9th through 12th grade Students
Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program
Sponsored by Best Buy
Requirements: 9th through 12th grade students living in the US with solid grades, involved in volunteer community service or work experience.
Applications and deadline information is available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or 222.at15.com
Ayn Rand Education Essay Contests
Sponsored by: Ayn Rand Institute
Requirements: A series of Essay Contest and various Topic for students in grads 8th through 12th.
Anthem Essay Contest for 8th, 9th and 10 graders – Entry Deadline - March 20, 2010
The Fountainhead Essay Contest for 11th and 12th graders – Entry Deadline-April 26, 2010
For more information, visit www.aynrandeducation.com
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.
