Jack R. Luskay Memorial Scholarship for Practicing or Prospective School Librarians Grant

Jack R. Luskay Memorial Scholarship for Practicing or Prospective School Librarians Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: February 09, 2026

Summary

The Jack R. Luskay Memorial Scholarship supports practicing or prospective school librarians in Pennsylvania to attend the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association conference. Established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, this scholarship covers essential expenses such as transportation, registration fees, and accommodations. It aims to enhance the professional development of librarians dedicated to improving educational resources and library services in schools. Eligible applicants must reside in Pennsylvania and be enrolled in a school library certification program.

Overview

The Pittsburgh Foundation Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and as of 2022 is the 18th largest of more than 750 similar foundations across the United States. As a community foundation, its resources comprise endowment funds established by individuals, businesses and organizations with a passion for charitable giving and fulfilling the Foundation’s mission of improving quality of life for all in the region. The Foundation currently manages about 2,500 individual donor funds and, together with its supporting organizations and its affiliate, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, has assets of $1.386 billion (2022). Grantmaking benefits a broad spectrum of basic needs and development opportunities within Pittsburgh and beyond. Scholarships The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County provide scholarship opportunities for local students to pursue their educational goals. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate, medical and professional school students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities and career/technical schools. Jack R. Luskay Memorial Scholarship for Practicing or Prospective School Librarians The Jack Luskay Memorial Scholarship Fund for Practicing or Prospective School Librarians of The Pittsburgh Foundation was created for a practicing or prospective school librarian. The monies are to be used for transportation, registration fee, membership dues, and hotel/meal expenses for the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association conference, held annually. Award Type: Single Year Award.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Reside in Pennsylvania for at least one year. Plan to attend the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association conference, held annually. Be a practicing or prospective school librarian enrolled in a school library certification program in the State of Pennsylvania.