Sophie M. and John F. Yoney Scholarship Fund Grant

Sophie M. and John F. Yoney Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Sophie M. and John F. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 17 Feb 2027.

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. Sophie M. and John F. Yoney Scholarship Fund The Sophie M. and John F. Yoney Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation by the late Mr. John F. Yoney, to provide to graduates from Chartiers-Houston High School, Peters Township High School and Canon McMillan High School. Award Type: Single-Year Award

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend high school in Chartiers-Houston High School, Peters Township High School or Canon-McMillan High School as a graduating senior. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate financial need.