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The Honorable David H. Weiss Memorial Scholarship

WESTMORELAND BAR FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

June 16, 2026

57 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Honorable David H. Weiss Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Westmoreland Bar Foundation

Overview: Scholarship for Westmoreland County residents enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, named for the former President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Westmoreland County.

    Eligibility

  • Geographic Scope: Westmoreland County residents
  • Academic Requirement: Enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  • Award Amount: Up to $2,500

    About Judge David H. Weiss

  • Former President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Westmoreland County
  • Resident of Monessen
  • Alumnus of University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  • State legislator for 14 years
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • First Family Court Judge of Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas

    Program Timeline

  • Established: 1982
  • Transferred to WBF: 1998
  • Deadline: On or before the third Wednesday in June of each year

    Contact Information

    Westmoreland Bar Association
  • Phone: 724.834.6730
  • Email: westbar.org@westbar.org
  • Address: 100 N Maple Ave, Greensburg, PA 15601-2506

How to Apply

Application Process

  • Deadline: On or before the third Wednesday in June of each year (2026: June 16)
  • How to Obtain Application:
  • 1. Contact the financial aid office of Pennsylvania law schools 2. Call the Westmoreland Bar Association at 724.834.6730 3. Download the WBF Law School Scholarship Application from their website
  • Submission: Submit completed application by deadline
  • Award Timing: For Fall school year

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