"The Grappler" Bob Burmeister Wrestling Scholarship Fund
"The Grappler" Bob Burmeister Wrestling Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarship support for graduating seniors, or past graduates, of Penn Trafford High School who participated on the wrestling team during the senior year of high school.
Average Award: $2,500
Award Type: Single-Year Award. Previous recipients are encouraged to re-apply in consecutive years.
Application Period Opens: 1/16/2025
Application Period Closes: 3/15/2025
Criteria
- Attend Penn Trafford High School as a graduating senior or have graduated from Penn Trafford and are currently enrolled in higher education.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2- or 4-year college or university.
- Be a current or past Penn Trafford High School wrestler during the senior year of school.
- Preference will be given to a student who is considering wrestling at the collegiate level for at least one semester or who is currently wrestling.
How to Apply
- Complete the essay section of the application.
- Submit your unofficial transcripts.
Contact
The Pittsburgh Foundation: scholarships@pghfdn.org