Jacob Snively Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Jacob Snively Memorial Scholarship Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation to honor the memory of Jacob and his enjoyment of life. Jacob was 12 when he died in a car accident on the way to a weekend Boy Scout camping event on February 27, 2009. A sixth-grader at Avonworth Middle School, he was artistic and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed drawing, writing, and playing the guitar. This scholarship will be awarded to a senior from Avonworth High School who shares Jacob's interests in the arts.
Average Award: $2,000
Award Type: Single-Year Award
Application Period Opens: 1/05/2026
Application Period Closes: 2/17/2026
Criteria
- Attend Avonworth High School as a graduating senior.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university, or an accredited vocational or technical trade school in the United States.
- Be someone with an appreciation of the arts (e.g. visual arts, creative writing, music, dance, etc.) and/or humanities. Student is not required to major in an art-related field in his/her undergraduate studies.
How to Apply
- Complete the essay section of the application.
- Submit a letter of reference from someone unrelated, speaking to the applicant's personal character and merit (optional).
- Submit your unofficial transcripts.
Contact
The Pittsburgh Foundation: scholarships@pghfdn.org