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Featured Scholarships

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Bethel Park Kiwanis Scholarship Fund

For graduating seniors attending Bethel Park High School.

Average Award: $1,000

Deadline: 4/1/2025

The Bethel Park Kiwanis Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide a scholarship to a graduating senior from Bethel Park High School.

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William R. Shaffalo Scholarship Fund

For a senior of Upper St. Clair High School who demonstrates talent in art.

Average Award: Up to $1,000

Deadline: 4/1/2025

The William R. Shaffalo Scholarship Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation was created to provide educational assistance to students attending Upper St. Clair High School who demonstrates talent in art and is pursuing an undergraduate art major.

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Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund

For graduating seniors of Thomas Jefferson High School.

Award varies

Deadline: 4/1/2025

The Thomas Jefferson High School Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Thomas Jefferson High School who plan on pursuing post-secondary education.

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Vivetta G. Petronio Scholarship Fund

For full-time students enrolled at Mercyhurst University who plan to study abroad in a country where French is the main or secondary language (not including Canadian French) and immerse themselves in the language through a university sanctioned program. The program may be for university credit, an internship, self-directed/designed language immersion, etc. Programs may be any length of time (four-week minimum) during the up and coming academic year and must be billed through the university.

Average Award: $4,000

Deadline: 4/1/2025

The Vivetta G. Petronio Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation by Gail Gerono in honor of honor of Vivetta G. Petronio, a French professor at Mercyhurst University who had a positive impact on Gail’s college experience and her life. In honor of Professor Petronio, this fund will provide scholarships for full-time students enrolled at Mercyhurst University who are studying abroad in their sophomore, junior or senior year.

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Coach Dave Gray Scholarship Fund

For graduating seniors.

Average Award: $1,000

Deadline: 4/1/2025

The Coach Dave Gray Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for students who plan on pursing post-secondary education. This scholarship fund was established by John and Shana Mackie in 2017 with funds raised through their 2017 “Party for a Purpose”, an annual party for their friends and family with the goal of raising awareness for a different worthy local ministry or cause each year. John and Shana named the fund in honor of Coach Dave Gray who has dedicated his career to working with youth in Western Pennsylvania.

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Brenna and Mikaela Griffith Memorial Scholarship Fund

For high school graduates who are residents of Plum Borough.

Average Award: $1,000

Deadline: 4/1/2025

The Brenna and Mikaela Griffith Memorial Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for high school graduates in Plum Borough, PA.