Local Scholarship Applications
Local Scholarship Applications
Applications for these scholarships are available in the High School Guidance Office or by clicking on the file under each scholarship. Scholarships are listed alphabetically by the scholarship name. If the scholarship contains a person's name, it is alphabetized by the last name.
All completed applications must be returned to the High School Guidance Office by the specified due date to be submitted to the granting organization for review. The guidance office will include copies of transcripts where required to prove GPA/QPA and class rank.
Local Scholarship were released on February 19, 2021 - most applications will be due on March 19, 2021. Please check each application for the appropriate deadline.
Karisa Samuels Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Complete application
- Provide one letter of recommendation
- Submit essay on provided topic
Amount: $500
Due Date: 04/21/2021
Criteria:
- A student who intends to further their education in one of the following career paths: Automotive Technical School, Business or Finance field (accounting, finance, business administration and management, economics), attend a Pennsylvania college or university
- A student who has outstanding attendance
- A student who is involved with their community
Amount: $2500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
14th Quartermaster/Operation Desert Storm
Criteria:
- Must attend one of the approved schools within Westmoreland County - Norwin is one of these schools
- Must submit one reference letter
- Must submit an essay
- Must provide proof of parent's military service
Amount: Average Award - $1000
Due Date: 03/15/2021
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4638
Dorothy and Richard Barr Scholarship
Criteria:
- Senior in Westmoreland County
- Must attend one of the approved schools within Westmoreland County - Norwin is one of these schools
- Must submit two reference letters
- Must submit an essay
- Must have a 3.5 GPA
Amount: $500 - $2100
Due Date: 03/15/2021
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4115
Criteria:
- A student demonstrates an active life of service to school and community
- A student who demonstrates leadership characteristics
- A student who gives his/her best effort at all times
- Must complete an essay on the provided topic
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Frank V. Benevento Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Attending Penn State or Pitt
- SAT of at least 900
- 7 QPA
- Community Activity
- Recommendations from two teachers
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Criteria:
- Completed application
- A student who will be continuing their education as an automotive technician, preferable in a program of studies not sponsored by an automobile manufacturer.
- A student that displays outstanding attendance, community service, and diligence in all aspects of life.
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrate qualities of leadership
- Demonstrate qualities of academic achievement
- Demonstrate active service to school and/or community
Amount: $3000
Due Date: 03/19/2021
James L. Dudley Scholarship
Criteria:
- Dedicated student with a grade point average of 82% or higher (3.0 QPA)
- Student with school, extracurricular and/or community activities
- Student demonstrating leadership and service
- Student must be attending a post-secondary institution in pursuit of a bachelor’s or associate degree
Amount: Two awards - $1000 each
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Brian A. Ellwood Scholarship
Criteria:
- A student who currently lives in a single parent household, or is orphaned by the death of both of their parents
- A student who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate program after graduation
- A student that displays leadership characteristics in day-to-day engagements with peers
- A student who demonstrates engagement in community initiative and evidence of positive impact on the lives of others
- The student’s responses to the application questions
Amount: $500
Due Date: 04/23/2021
Jill E. Fallone Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- An imaginative, spirited, and highly committed student with a grade-percent average of 85% or higher.
- An individual with a passionate love for music, dance, musical theater, and musical education.
- A student who has demonstrated their understanding of how the arts bring us together, connect us, and stir creativity.
- A student who can articulate the power of and need for music education.
- A student who is seeking to “create” in the performing arts.
Amount: $2500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Brett M. Frischolz Scholarship
- Dedicated student with a grade point average of 82% of higher (3.0 QPA)
- Student with extracurricular and/or community activities
- Student demonstrating leadership
- Student must be attending a post-secondary institution in pursuit of a bachelor's or associate degree
- Student is required to provide a letter of recommendation and an essay
Vincent C. Gray Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- QPA of 2.7 or higher
- Must compete in an interscholastic sport at Norwin
- Essay Completion
- Attendance
- Involvement in extracurricular activities
- Finalists will participate in personal interview before the selection committee
- Two teacher recommendations
Amount: To Be Determined
Due Date: 03/15/2021
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4321
Tim L. Greenawalt Scholarship
Criteria:
- QPA of 3.0 or higher
- Continuing education in drafting, engineering, or Graphic Arts at a college or technical/trade school
Amount: $200
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Hahntown Scholarship
Criteria: Must be a Hahntown Elementary School graduate
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Criteria:
- Pursue a degree or studies in music or dance.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Plan to attend a 4-year college or university and be entering the junior or senior year.
- Be an alumnus of the Norwin High School Band.
Amount: $1000
Due Date: 03/31/2021
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/2300
David Karas Scholarship
Criteria:
- Senior at Norwin High School pursuing post-secondary education
- Good moral character
- Student must give best effort
- Student need to have a clear vision of their future career
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Criteria:
- A student who demonstrates an active life of service to school and community
- A student who gives his/her best effort at all times
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Frank S. Keough Scholarship
Criteria:
- Recommendations from two teachers
- Resume of goals
- Community activities
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Local Scholarship Application
Criteria:
There are three (3) local scholarships awarded through this application
- Dolores Fink Scholarship - must be female planning to study Physical Education, Health, or Nursing
- Fawcett-Deslam Scholarship - must be studying elementary education
- J. Walter Miles Scholarship - strong math and science and planning to attend Cornell or Pitt
If you meet the criteria for one of these scholarships, please complete the correct application and submit it to the guidance office. You will need to submit one application per scholarship if you meet the criteria of more than one.
Amount:
- Fawcett-Deslam - $750
- Dolores Fink - $400
- J. Walter Miles - $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Roy Martin Scholarship
Criteria:
- Essay about why applicant wishes to be considered for this scholarship
- Possess qualities of leadership & academic achievement
- Must be participant in inter-scholastic programs of football or women's basketball at Norwin School District Major in teaching profession, secondary education, social studies or related disciplines
Amount: $600
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Naponick Family Scholarship
Criteria:
- "Hustlers", student athletes who perform above their expected level of ability
- Explanation why applicant wishes to be considered for scholarship
- Awardees shall possess qualities of leadership and academic achievement
- Participant in interscholastic programs at Norwin
- Demonstrate financial need and/or come from an immigrant background
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 03/19/2021
NBA Scholarship
Criteria:
- Minimum 4 year participation in N.B.A.
- 2.5 QPA or higher
- Plan to attend post-secondary institution Active in school and community
- Essay completion
Amount: Four awards - $750 each
Due Date: 03/19/2021
David J. Nelson Scholarship
Criteria:
- Strong, dedicated and motivated student with grade-percent average of 85% or higher
- Individual with general love of athletics and desire to do his/her best while emanating good sportsmanship and character
- Student who has shown commitment in music, art or community
- One who shows genuine acceptance and tolerance of peers, regardless of their interests or background
Amount: $5000
Due Date: 02/24/2021
Norwin Alumni and Friends Scholarship
Criteria:
- Graduating Senior of Norwin High School
- Active in school and community service
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Norwin Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Criteria:
- Essay 500 words
- Two letters recommendation
- Applicant should exhibit traits of service, leadership, respect, integrity and compassion
Amount: $2000
Due Date: 03/26/2021
Norwin Council of PTA's Scholarship
Criteria: Complete application
Amount: To Be Determined
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Norwin Elks Most Valuable Student Award
Criteria:
- Must be son, daughter, or grandchild of an active (or deceased) member
- Must attend post-secondary schooling
Amount: 2 awards - $1000 each
Due Date: 3/24/2021
Norwin Lions Club Scholarship
Criteria:
- Resident of the Norwin School District and current graduating senior QPA of 3.0 or better
- Planning to attend a post-secondary institution
- Letter of recommendation
- Essay
- Applications will not be accepted after deadline
Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/19/2021
Norwin Principals Association Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be attending a four-year college and plans career in education
- Class rank must be in top one-fifth of the class
- Active in school and community activities
- Recommendations from two teachers
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Norwin Rotary Scholarship
Criteria:
- Graduating senior of Norwin High School
- Community service
- Academic achievement
- Extracurricular activities
Amount: Eight awards - $1,500 each
Due Date: 3/19/2021
Norwin Teachers’ Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must attend Norwin High School
- Must be a graduating senior of Norwin High School
- Must have a minimum GPA of 85%
- Must be planning a career in education
- 500 word typed essay "Why you would like to be a teacher."
- Two letters recommendation
Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Pastarini Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Student should excel and plan to major in fields listed in order:
- Vocal music
- Music education
- History (not social studies)
- Education
- Leadership qualities
- Academic attainment should reflect ability
- Participate in a positive manner in school and community extracurricular activities
- Write a letter of intent why the applicant should be considered as candidate
Amount: $400
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Nathan A. Pescatore Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must plan to attend Westmoreland County Community College
- Preference will be given to students who pursue a course of study within the ‘Technology, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Science’ curriculum.
- Complete an application.
- Include a copy of your most recent transcript.
- Write and submit an essay: Up to 500 word essay setting forth how your educational path will assist in achieving your life goals.
Amount: To Be Determined
Due Date: 3/15/2021
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4280
Criteria:
- Completes the required scholarship application, as instructed.
- Has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout high school.
- Has participated in a sport while a student at Norwin High School
- Has demonstrated an active life of service to school and community.
Amount: $5000
Due Date: 3/19/2021
Kenneth P. Rutter Scholarship
Criteria:
- Brief essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Preference is given to students entering Christian Ministry or to students exhibiting a strong interest in Community Service and Humanitarian Service
- Must start their schooling within 12 months of graduation
- Interview by scholarship committee
Amount: To Be Determined
Due Date: 03/15/2021
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4381
Paul and Anne Smiy Scholarship
Criteria:
- Essay - 500 words
- Active life of service to school and community
Amount: 4 awards - $2500 each
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Stewartsville PTA Scholarship
Criteria: Must be a Stewartsville Elementary School graduate
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Thomas J. and Gladys Sowash Stoker Scholarship
Criteria:
- Irwin Borough resident since 9/1/17
- Minimum QPA of 2.5
- Service to school and community
Amount: To Be Determined
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Elynor Mae Bruce Sutter Scholarship
Criteria:
- Excel and plan to major in the fields listed in order:
- Piano performance
- Music Education, piano, vocal or stringed instrument
- Vocal music
- Stringed instrument, cello, violin, etc., performance
- Music Education, any instrument
- Most outstanding choral student
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Michael T. Sweeney Jr. RAK Scholarship
Criteria:
- QPA of 2.5 or higher
- Must be enrolled in technology education classes (particularly Robotics and Manufacturing Tech students)
- Student must continue with post-secondary education in the technology field
- 500 word essay
- Community service
- Completion of a project related to technology education (please include photo)
- Evidence the student is self-motivated and plans to challenge himself/herself
Amount: 2 awards - $1000 and $500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Grant Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Graduating Senior of Norwin High School
- Selection is based on application, transcript, and essay
Amount: $2,500
Due Date: 03/19/2021
Carol Terbot Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Personal resume
- Class rank must be in top one-third of the class
- Active in FBLA or DECA and other school and/or community activities
- Attendance will be considered an important factor - it is recommended that students have no more than 15 absences on their attendance record
Amount: $600
Due Date: 3/19/2021
Westmoreland Walks Pink Ribbon Scholarship
Criteria:
- Graduating Senior in Westmoreland County
- Life and/or family has been impacted by breast cancer
- Provide information on extracurricular activities, community/volunteer work, charity involvement, fundraising/activities involving breast cancer
- Provide one character reference
Amount: $2000
Due Date: 03/15/2021
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4480