TABLE OF CONTENTS To learn more about our scholarship program, please visit pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarshipsearch. This handbook provides an overview of the Foundation’s scholarship program to assist you in becoming a knowledgeable ambassador for the Foundation and for philanthropy in the Pittsburgh region. Our expert staff will also support you with an annual workshop, webinars and online resources. Special thanks to the Oregon Community Foundation, for valuable assistance in the creation of this handbook. Photography by Joshua Franzos for The Pittsburgh Foundation. Design by Garrison Hughes. 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 15 INTRODUCTION SIZE AND SCOPE OF OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ABOUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS DONOR AND SCHOLARSHIP VOLUNTEER ROLES TIMELINE TYPES AND AMOUNTS OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TIPS FOR EVALUATING APPLICANTS SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA NOTIFICATION OF RECIPIENTS AND PAYMENT OF AWARDS APPENDIX SampleTranscripts SARs and EFCs Estimated annual college costs Online resources Scholarship Committee Position Description and Responsibilities Cover: Charlotta Ross shares the gift of music education through the Paul J. and Charlotta Ross Young Musician’s Fund. She is pictured here with granddaughter, McKenzie. Family members are not eligible for scholarships.