2007-2008 Scholarships & Contest Details
Please pick up information in the PRHS guidance office on scholarships/contests.

• Devon Health Care Services, Inc. has announced it's annual scholarship for students interested in pursuing healthcare after high school.
  Additional information and applications are available in the guidance office or on their website at www.devonhealth.com.    Deadline: April 11, 2008.
  
  
• Attention Seniors:  Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. has announced a scholarship opportunity for students who plan on attending a four-year college or university.  Students need a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be a US Citizen, and have demonstrated leadership ability.  Applications are available in the guidance office.  Deadline: March 15, 2008.
   
• The Junior League of Pittsburgh is offering female graduates from Allegheny County a $2,500 scholarship to be used to continue their education at an accredited college or university.  Candidates must provide at least 100 hours of verified volunteer service and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.  Applications are available in the guidance office.  Deadline: April 15, 2008.
   
•  The Westinghouse Electric Company chapter of Women In Nuclear is sponsoring a $1,000 scholarship for a high school senior girl planning to major in Math, Physical Science or Engineering.  Deadline: April 1, 2008.  Additional information is available in the guidance office or online at : www.westinghousenuclear.com.   
  
• Treasure House Fashions has announced its "Unlock Your Treasure" Scholarship.  To qualify students must be a senior who plans on attending an accredited college or vocational training program.  Additional information is available in the guidance office or visit their website at www.treasurehousefashions.org.
  
• Richland Civic Club/Opportunities Fund Scholarship:
  Deadline: April 11, 2008

  Amount: $1,000
  This scholarship is available to seniors who have attended Pine-Richland High School their junior and senior years. Applicants should show evidence of leadership in the community and/or within the school district. Visit the PRHS Guidance Office for an application or download a copy by clicking here.

  
  

• Ruth Mattison/Ruth Lefevre Long Memorial Scholarship/Opportunities Fund
  Deadline: April 11, 2008

  Amount: $1,250

   

  This scholarship is available to a Pine-Richland senior who meets the criteria and is accepted into an accredited program leading to a degree in elementary or early childhood education. This scholarship is available to seniors who have attended Pine-Richland High School their sophomore, junior and senior years.

  Applicants should show evidence of leadership in the community and/or within the school district. Visit the PRHS Guidance Office for an application or download a copy by clicking here.

   
  

• Foster Family Charitable Trust/Opportunities Fund
  Deadline: April 11, 2008

  Amount: $2,000

   

  This scholarship is available to seniors who have attended Pine-Richland High School their junior and senior years and have participated in a learning support program. Applicants should show evidence of leadership in the community and/or within the school district. Visit the PRHS Guidance Office for an application or download a copy by clicking here.

  
  
• Scott Crawford Memorial Scholarship/Opportunities Fund

  Deadline: April 13, 2008

  Amount: $1,000

   

  This scholarship is available to any senior who has been a student at Pine Richland High School from 9^th through 12^th grade and will graduate with the class of 2008.  This student must also be a member of the National Honor Society, participated in one interscholastic athletic program for at least three seasons and five extracurricular activities throughout high school. See application for additional criteria. Applicants should show evidence of leadership in the community and/or within the school district. Visit the PRHS Guidance Office for an application or download a copy by clicking here.
  

• Pasquinelli Insurance Scholarship/Opportunities Fund
  Deadline: April 11, 2008

  Amount: $1,000

   

  This scholarship is available to seniors who have attended Pine-Richland High School for four years and have participated in at least three extracurricular activities throughout high school. Applicants should show evidence of leadership in the community and/or within the school district. Visit the PRHS Guidance Office for an application or download a copy by clicking here.

• Ron Steiner Excellence in Communications Memorial Scholarship/Opportunities Fund
  Deadline: April 11, 2008

  Amount: $1,000
  
  This scholarship is available to seniors who demonstrate a genuine interest in the communication field and plans on majoring in a communication-related field (sports information, public relations, journalism, marketing, advertising and communication). Applicants should show evidence of leadership in the community and/or within the school district. Visit the PRHS Guidance Office for an application or download a copy by clicking here.

• Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship Program:  Students applying must rank in the top 5 percent of your class.  Deadline is May 1, 2008.
  
• Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund:  At least one parent must be of Italian heritage.  Deadline:  March 31, 2008.
  
• Best Buy Scholarship:  Students must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service or work experience.  Deadline:  February 15, 2008.
  
• Youth Scholarship Program for Children of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel:  Deadline: March 15, 2008.
  
• Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity:    Deadline: March 13, 2008.
  
• Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program to Offer Scholarships
  The Monsanto Company has announced that it will continue the annual Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program.  One-time awards of $1,500 will be made to 100 high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field.  Applications are available online at www.monsanto.com.  Deadline date is February 15, 2008.
  
• 2008 Masonic Scholarship Guide Available
  The 2008 Masonic Scholarship Resource Guide is available in the guidance office or online at www.pagrandlodge.org/pmyf  These scholarship opportunities are primarily for Masons, their siblings, children, grandchildren and members of the Masonic-related youth groups.  Applications must be postmarked no later than March, 15, 2008.
  

• Hightowers Scholars Inc. Announces 2008 Scholarships
  Hightower Scholars, Inc has announced its 2008 Scholarship Programs.  These scholarships are for graduating minority seniors unless otherwise noted.  Please visit their website at www.hscholars.org for eligibility requirements and applications.
  
  
• Messiah College Offering Scholarships
  Messiah College will award three full-tuition scholarships to incoming first-year students through the Lloyd and Lois Martin Multicultural Scholarship.  Students must complete an application to Messiah College and the Martin's Scholarship Application before March 1, 2008.  Please contact the admissions office at 800-233-4220 for additional requirements and information.

   
• Pittsburgh CLO Offering Scholarships
  Pittsburgh CLO is offering senior high school students who participate in the Gene Kelly Awards an opportunity to receive various theatre and music theatre scholarships at the following universities: Seton Hill University, University of Pittsburgh, Point Park University, and Westminster Choir College.  Please stop by the guidance office for additional requirements and information or visit: http://www.pittsburghclo.org/volunteers/guild_scholarships.cfm.
   
  US Junior Chamber International Sentate Foundation Scholarship
  The United States Junior Chamber International Senate Foundation has announced its annual scholarship program. $1,000 grants will be awarded to graduating seniors.  Deadline: January 9, 2008.  Please stop by the guidance office for information.
  
• Best Teen Chef Competition
  The Art Institute Culinary Arts Program has announced the Best Teen Chef Competition. Students who possess true culinary skills will compete against other culinary artists from around the country for a chance at nine tuition scholarships to the Art Institute. Information and applications are available online at http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/BestTeenChef.aspx.Deadline is February 8, 2008.
  
  
• The PA Am. Legion is offering scholarships to students.  Applications must be submitted no later than Jan. 5, 2008.
  
• The Am. Legion is sponsoring an essay contest for students in grades 9-12. 
  
• Balfour & Taylor Publishing has announced an annual scholarship opportunity. Awards will be based on GPA, tests scores and community involvement. Applications are available in the PRHS Guidance office.
  
• Pepsi-Cola Company Tuition Funding Sources program.  This is a private website where students from Pine-Richland can search for scholarships and research college and career options.
  
• Ted & Betty Rice Memorial Fund – for seniors only (See Guidance).
  
• Ray G. Anthony Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2008 scholarship.
  
• Jamie Ellenberger Scholarship Program:

  Any senior planning to attend a two or four-year post secondary program is eligible to apply for a scholarship.

  Additional criteria is available on the applications located in the guidance office. Deadline: April 25, 2008.

  
  
• Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater, SAT score of 1400 or better, strong leadership and volunteerism. Additional criteria and applications are available in the guidance office.  Deadline: May 30, 2008.
  
  
• Department of the Navy:  ROTC Scholarships are available to many fine colleges and universities.  For additional information regarding the Navy ROTC program please visit their website: www.nrotc.navy.mil/