How much funding does Post-Secondary Scholarships provide?

Post-Secondary Scholarships provides $125,000+ total distributed annually in funding.

When is the deadline for Post-Secondary Scholarships?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Who is eligible for Post-Secondary Scholarships?

Eligible applicants: College students enrolled in or planning to enroll in post-secondary education; All Fayette County residents. Geography: In Fayette County.

How often is Post-Secondary Scholarships offered?

Post-Secondary Scholarships runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 27, 2027.

Post-Secondary Scholarships

Community Foundation of Fayette County PA

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$125,000+ total distributed annually

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 27, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

College students enrolled in or planning to enroll in post-secondary education
All Fayette County residents

Geography

In Fayette County

Overview

Geographic Scope: Fayette County residents

Focus Areas:
Various scholarship funds for students pursuing careers in:

Nursing
Music education
Education
International studies
Culinary arts
Other fields (as designated by specific funds)

Award Details:

2014: Over $125,000 awarded to high school seniors and college students
Multiple scholarship funds with varying criteria
Some awards designated for specific schools
Some based on GPA and financial need; others are merit-based
All Fayette County residents eligible to apply
Partnership with Pennsylvania Access to Higher Education Program (PATH) provides match money for students attending Pennsylvania colleges

Scholarship Categories:

Career-specific scholarships
School-specific scholarships
Merit-based and need-based awards
GPA-based awards

How to Apply

Application Process

Eligible Applicants:

High school seniors in Fayette County
College students enrolled in or planning to enroll in post-secondary education
All Fayette County residents

Application Timeline:

2015 Scholarship Applications: January 2 - March 27, 2015
Applications must be postmarked within deadline window
(Deadline varies by year; check with CFFC for current year)

Required Materials:

Scholarship application form
Criteria vary by specific scholarship fund
Standard: transcripts, GPA, financial need documentation (varies by award)
Essay or personal statement (specific requirements vary)

Note: Specific detailed requirements vary by individual scholarship fund. Contact CFFC for comprehensive list of all available scholarships and individual application requirements.

Resources:

Scholarship FAQs available on website
Multiple funds to choose from based on career and school preferences

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What Community Foundation of Fayette County PA actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 39
Total given: $736K
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,614–$95K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 97%, West Virginia 3%. Top recipient cities: Uniontown, PA; Connellsville, PA; Greensburg, PA.
92% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
13% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.