Pittsburgh Young Professionals Scholarship Fund The Pittsburgh Young Professionals Scholarship Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation was created to provide career-minded individuals the opportunity to develop professionally, civically, and socially within the Pittsburgh region.
Average Award: $2,500
Award Type: Single Year. Previous recipients are encouraged to re-apply in consecutive years.
Application Period Opens: 1/17/2024
Application Period Closes: 4/1/2024
Criteria
- Attend a four-year college or university as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the Greater Pittsburgh region.
- Have verifiable volunteer experience within the past two years and membership/leadership experience in campus or professional organizations.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Be a Pittsburgh Young Professional (PYP) member who is 21 years of age or older by September 1.
How to Apply
- Complete the application by clicking the blue button above.
- 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 two letters of reference from individuals unrelated to you.
- Submit your unofficial transcripts.
- Submit proof of membership.
Contact
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The Pittsburgh Foundation: scholarships@pghfdn.org