Local Scholarship Applications
Local Scholarship Applications
Applications for these scholarships are available 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 provide copies of transcripts where required to prove GPA/QPA and class rank.
Local Scholarship were released on February 17, 2023 - most applications will be due on March 17, 2023. Please check each application for the appropriate deadline.
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: $1,000
Due Date: 03/17/2023
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 have a 3.5 GPA
Amount: Varies
Due Date: 3/30/2023
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4115
Criteria:
- Will be continuing their education as an automotive technician, preferably in a program of studies not
sponsored by an automobile manufacturer; - Best exemplifies the following character traits established by the Advisory Committee: outstanding attendance, community service and diligence in all aspects of life
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
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: $3,500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrate qualities of leadership
- Demonstrate qualities of academic achievement
- Demonstrate active service to school and/or community
Amount: $5,000
Due Date: 03/17/2023
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 postsecondary institution in pursuit of a bachelor's or associate's degree
Amount: Two awards - $2,000 each
Due Date: 03/17/2023
George "Herk" Eastland Memorial Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Attend Norwin High School as a graduating senior.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3.
- Plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2-or 4-year college or university.
- Preference will be given to first-generation college students.
Amount: Varies
Due Date: 3/15/2023
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/11042
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: 04/21/2023
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: $3,000
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Criteria: Must be pursuing a degree in elementary education
Amount: $750
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Criteria: Must be a female pursuing a career in Physical Education, Health, or Nursing
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Brett M. Frischolz Scholarship
- Dedicated student with a grade point average of 82% or 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
- Attendance
- Involvement in extracurricular activities
- Finalists will participate in personal interview before the selection committee
- Two teacher recommendations
Amount: $10,000 over 4 years
Due Date: 03/15/2023
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: $300
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Hahntown Scholarship
Criteria: Must be a Hahntown Elementary School graduate
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
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: $1,000
Due Date: 03/15/2023
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/2300
David J. 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: 03/17/2023
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: Two awards - $500 each
Due Date: 03/17/2022
Frank S. Keough Scholarship
Criteria:
- Recommendations from two teachers
- Resume of goals
- Community activities
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Roy J. 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: 03/17/2023
Shirley Lewis McCune Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be enrolled in business or accounting
Amount: Varies
Due Date: 3/15/2023 (electronic) 3/17/2023 (paper application)
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/11005
Jay Walter Miles Scholarship
Criteria: Must have strong math and science skills and have plans to attend Cornell or the University of Pittsburgh
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
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: $2,000
Due Date: 03/17/2023
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: 03/17/2023
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: Two awards - $5,000
Due Date: 02/22/2023
Norwin Alumni and Friends Scholarship
Criteria:
- Graduating Senior of Norwin High School
- Active in school and community service
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Norwin Art League Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be planning to attend a postsecondary institution and major in visual art, graphic arts, or an instructor of the arts.
- Provide photos of at least four samples of artwork or graphic arts designs completed in the past two years
- GPA of 75% or QPA of 2.5
Amount: $850
Due Date: 3/17/2023
Norwin Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Criteria:
- Essay 500 words
- Two letters recommendation
- Applicant should exhibit traits of service, leadership, respect, integrity and compassion
Amount: Up to $2,500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Norwin Council of PTA's Scholarship
Criteria:
- School & Community Activities
- Leadership Positions within Activities
- Financial Need
- Overcoming Personal Obstacles
- Pursuing Excellence in the Classroom
Amount: 4 awards - $1,500 each
Due Date: 03/17/2023
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: 3/17/2023
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: 03/17/2023
Norwin Rotary Scholarship
Criteria:
- Graduating senior of Norwin High School
- Community service
- Academic achievement
- Extracurricular activities
Amount: Eight awards - $1,500 each
Due Date: 3/17/2023
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: To Be Determined
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Pastarini Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Student should excel and plan to major in fields listed in order:
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- 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: 03/17/2023
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.
Amount: $500
Due Date: 3/15/2023
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: $2,500
Due Date: 3/17/2023
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 provide proof of parent's military service
Amount: Average Award - $1,200
Due Date: 03/30/2023
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4638
Kenneth P. Rutter Scholarship
Criteria:
- 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: $2,500
Due Date: 03/15/2023
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4381
Karisa Samuels Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Complete application
- Provide one letter of recommendation
- Submit essay on provided topic
Amount: $500
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Criteria:
- Must be a current member of the Norwin High School Marching Band and/or Colorguard
- Be a Norwin senior enrolled in or applied to an accredited college, university, or technical school
- Submit , on or before the application deadline, the required application and activity from which includes personal information and evidence of school and community activities.
Amount: $600
Due Date: 3/17/2023
Paul and Anne Smiy Scholarship
Criteria:
- Essay - 500 words
- Active life of service to school and community
Amount: 4 awards - $2,500 each
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Stewartsville PTA Scholarship
Criteria: Must be a Stewartsville Elementary School graduate
Amount: To Be Determined
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Thomas J. and Gladys Sowash Stoker Scholarship
Criteria:
- Irwin Borough resident since 9/1/19
- Minimum QPA of 2.5
- Service to school and community
Amount: To Be Determined
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Elynor Mae Bruce Sutter Scholarship
Criteria:
- 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: 03/17/2023
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 - $750 each
Due Date: 03/17/2023
Grant Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Graduating Senior of Norwin High School
- Selection is based on application, transcript, and essay
Amount: $3,000
Due Date: 03/17/2023
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: $500
Due Date: 3/17/2023
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
Amount: $2,000
Due Date: 03/15/2023
Application is available electronically at: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4480