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Post-Secondary Scholarships

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FAYETTE

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Funding Amount

$125,000+ total distributed annually

Deadline

March 27, 2027

353 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Post-Secondary Scholarships

Funder: Community Foundation of Fayette County

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

    • Contact:
    Renee M. Couser, Director, Donor Relations
    Community Foundation of Fayette County
    250 West Main Street
    Uniontown, PA 15401
    Phone: 724-437-8600
    Fax: 724-438-3856

    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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    Fields of Work

    education

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