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2006 - 2007 SCHOLARSHIPS 

These are a list of some of the Scholarships that are now available.  

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NAME	SCHOLARSHIP	CRITERIA	AMOUNT	DUE DATE
SunTrust	SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes	High school senior; For complete details, visit offtocollege.info or suntrusteducation.com	$1,000 plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card; One winner every two weeks from October-May	October – May
The Pittsburgh Foundation	Oliver L. Johnson & William A. Lester Families Fund	African & African-American seniors born in one of the African countries, resident of Westmoreland County at least one year prior to date scholarship would be applied; Plan to attend two or four-year accredited college or technical school; Cumulative GPA over 9th through 12th grades of 2.5; Demonstrate financial need; 300 word essay	One-year scholarship; reapply yearly	April 2, 2007
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Phoebe Bayard Chapter	Irene & Daisy McGregor Scholarship-Medical Scholarships	Have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med); high scholastic standing & character; Must be citizen of United States; Must obtain a letter of sponsorship from local DAR Chapter	$5,000 up to four years (Preference to females “if equally qualified”)	April 15, 2007 See Guidelines
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Phoebe Bayard Chapter	Alice W. Rooke Scholarship-Medical Scholarships	Have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (pre-med does not quality) at approved, accredited medical schools, college & universities; Must be citizen of United States; Must obtain a letter of sponsorship from local DAR Chapter	$5,000 up to four years	April 15, 2007  See Guidelines
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Phoebe Bayard Chapter	Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship	Attending or planning to attend an approved, accredited medical school; Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25; Must be citizen of United States; Must obtain a letter of sponsorship from local DAR Chapter	$5,000 up to four years	April 15, 2007 See Guidelines
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Phoebe Bayard Chapter	Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship	Accepted into the Harvey & Bernice Jones Learning Center, Housing the Ben D. Caudle Learning Program, Univ of the Ozarks, Clarksville, AR; Request application from the Learning Center upon acceptance into program for learning disabled students	$1,000 up to four years	April 15, 2007 See Guidelines
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution-Phoebe Bayard Chapter	Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship	Music student pursuing an education in piano or voice; Special consideration given to students currently attending Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts: 3.0 GPA maintained yearly	See Guidelines	April 15, 2007 See Guidelines
Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central PA		Students who have epilepsy or seizure disorder (confirmed by a statement from the applicant’s physician); Competitive scoring system that balances need w/achievement	Five scholarships $1,000 each	March 30, 2007
Fire Chiefs Association of Westmoreland County	Caldwell Inspirational Scholarship	Must be a current Westmoreland County firefighter or a relative of a Westmoreland County firefighter; Must write a 500 word essay	One male & one female $250/each	March 31, 2007
The Conclave	Conclave Music Industry Scholarship	Must be accepted to McNally Smith College’s Associate of Applied Science Degree in Music Business Program in Fall 2007; See file in Guidance Office for additional info	More than $25,000	April 2, 2007
The Conclave	Conclave Radio Industry Scholarship (Broadcasting)	Must be attending Specs Howard/Southfield or Brown College/Minneapolis; www.browncollege.edu or www.specshoward.edu; See file in Guidance Office for additional info	See file in Guidance Office	April 2, 2007
National Federation of the Blind of Pennsylvania	National Federation of the Blind Scholarship	Various scholarships; Application in Guidance Office or www.nfbp.org	Various	March 31, 2007 and August 1, 2007
Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund	Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship	Must demonstrate excellent academic performance; Must demonstrate financial need; At least one parent must be of Italian heritage; Must successfully complete interview w/Board of Directors; 3.0 QPA	$12,000 scholarships to be paid $3,000/yr	March 31, 2007
Student Insights	2007 Student-View Scholarship Program	www.student-view.com; Awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications	One - $3,000; Two - $1,000; Six - $500 scholarships	April 15, 2007
CNS Health & Education Foundation	Health Care Scholarship	See application in Guidance Office scholarship file	Various	March 20, 2007
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania	Beulah Frey Environmental Scholarship	2 to 4 year college and majoring in environmental area of study; www.aswp.org for application	$1,000	March 31, 2007
PHEAA	New Economy Technology Scholarship (NETS) Program	Download application at www.pheaa.org; Brochures in Guidance Office scholarship file		See application
Westmoreland County Area Labor-Management Committee	WCALMC Annual Scholarship	Westmoreland County resident with a genuine interest in labor relations; Undergraduate labor relations-related program at an accredited educational institution	$500	April 2, 2007
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation	Educational Communications Scholarship	Must be a legal resident of the U. S. and demonstrate academic ability; See application in Guidance Office or online @ www.ecisf.org	Various	May 15, 2007
Dante Alighieri Lodge #244	41st Annual Anniversary Heritage Scholarship Program	First priority given if member of the Lodge for at least one year; Second priority given to children of a Lodge member for at least one year; Third priority given to grandchildren, nieces or nephews of member for at least one year; Fourth priority given to other candidates who have applied w/preference given to those w/parent who is Italian or at least one out of four grandparents are Italian, either by birth or heritage	$1000 for 4 yr program; $750 for 3 yr program; $500 for 2 yr program	March 26, 2007
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera Guild	The Constance T. Rockwell Scholarship Program for the Theater Arts	Interest in theater arts; Criteria for selection include student’s talent, financial need, scholastic merit, school & community involvement; Must have applied to an accredited college, university or conservatory that offers a four-year program w/a requisite audition	Minimum $4,000	March 31, 2007
Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers (PAMS)	PAMS Scholarship	Applicant must be a resident of Pennsylvania or Delaware; Must be dependent upon a medical assistive device; Student who has overcome physical challenges w/help of home medical equipment & services	$1,000	March 16, 2007
Blumling & Gusky, LLP	National Association of Women in Construction/NAWIC, Chapter 161	Students must be entering some phase of the construction industry; i.e., engineering, architecture, construction-related law, drafting and technology; Technical or trade school students are also eligible	(2) $1500	April 23, 2007
Devon Health Services, Inc.	3rd Annual Devon Scholars Scholarship Contest	Career in healthcare industry: Legal United States resident; 3.0 GPA; See application in Guidance file; www.devonhealth.com	1st Place $2500; 2nd Place $1000; 3rd Place $500	April 13, 2007
Greensburg BPW Local	Greensburg BPW Local Scholarship	See application in Guidance Office for guidelines; www.bpwpa.org		April 4, 2007
Orchard Performing Arts Co. @ Apple Hill Playhouse	Marietta Adams Memorial Scholarship	Applicant must have been accepted into an accredited 4 year college or conservatory program to pursue a career in the fine, applied or performing arts; Must have provided significant service to Apple Hill Playhouse; www.applehillplayhouse.org	$1000	April 16, 2007
Allegheny Force Football Club	Richard Schneider Memorial Scholarship	See file in Guidance Office for requirements	$500	April 17, 2007
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity	Adam Bishop Memorial Education Fund	Pursuing a degree at college, university or technical in the field of fine arts; Recommendation letter from Pastor of the Lutheran Congregation where you are a member, noting your church participation	$750	April 1, 2007
Ray G. Anthony Scholarship Fund 2007	Ray G. Anthony Scholarship	QPA of 3.0 or better and an SAT score of 1400 or better; Leadership and volunteerism through extra curricular involvement; Community involvement and leadership		May 15, 2007
WCCC (Westmoreland County Community College)		Must be attending WCCC; Various scholarships-see file in Guidance Office	Varies by scholarship	Depends on scholarship
Tzu Chi Foundation	Tzu Chi Scholars 2007	Financial need, academic achievement, financial and community involvement	$1,000	April 6, 2007
The Columbus Foundation	Continental Building Systems Charities Fund Scholarship	Essay; High School activities; Community/Extracurricular activities; www.columbusfoundation.org; 3.0 GPA	$1,000	May 31, 2007