Pittsburgh Italian Scholarship Fund - Award $1500 (Renewable) - Deadline - March 31, 2013

Application is in the guidance office. Student must demonstrate financial need, have excellent academic performance, and have one parent of Italian heritage.

Lions Young Ambassador of the 21^st Century Award - Deadline - April 15, 2013

Candidate will be evaluated on community service, leadership, scholastic achievement, and essay. Award prizes vary. Applications are in the Guidance office.

AMVETS - George C. Marshall Post 103 Scholarship - $1500 Award

1) 3.0 GPA & 800+ on SAT

2) Attending California University of PA

3) Parent or Grandparent DD214 form

Stop in guidance for the application.

VETS Junior Golf 2013 Scholarship - Deadline May 1, 2013

$1,500 Award

1) Must be a graduating senior

2) Must have a 3.0 GPA

3) 800 or higher on SAT

4) Must be accepted into a college

5) Active in school and community affairs

6) Resident of Fayette County

7) Two letters of recommendation from Sr. high teachers

West Penn Football Officials Scholarship

Two Scholarships awarded $5,000, payable to the school of the recipient's choice. Stop in the Guidance office for an application. Deadline - April 1, 2013

Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Program

Purpose: To assist an individual who has epilepsy with his/her academic and/or vocational training

Minimum Applicant Qualifications: · Have a diagnosis of epilepsy/seizure disorder; this must be confirmed by a statement from the applicant's physician · Provide proof of acceptance to a post-secondary academic or vocational program. · Be a high school graduate of the class of 2013. · Attend school full-time in the 2013-2014 school year. · Be a legal resident of Western/Central PA

Application Deadline - 3/29/2013

The Foundation of Monongalia General Hospital Health Career Scholarships ($1000 per School Year)

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant MUST:

1. At the time of application and award be resident of one of these states and counties:

*Exceptions: Full & Part-time employees of Monongalia Health System and their children will be eligible regardless of residence.

2. Be enrolled or planning to enroll in one of the following eligible career fields at any accredited school.

3. Meet the following scholastic minimums:

a. For one and two year programs a 2.5 high school grade point average and

i. A test score of 21 or better on ACT or
ii. A test score of 1250 or better on the SAT or

iii. A 2.5 grade point average for applying college students.

b. For three and four year programs a 3.0 high school grade point average and

i. A test score of 21 or better on the ACT or

ii. A test score of 1250 or better on the SAT

For more information regarding this scholarship, stop in the guidance office. Applications are due at the foundation by March 15, 2013

Edgar Snyder & Associates

Words To Be Heard Scholarship Contest

This, Edger Synder & Associates will hold its 7^th annual " Word to be Heard " Scholarship contest, with the grand prize being a $5,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior in western Pennsylvania. We also will choose three 2^nd place winners, who will each receive $2,500; and three runners-up, who will each receive $1,000. Over the past six years, we ' ve awarded 56 scholarships, totaling $70,500, to high school seniors for their projects. To Enter the " Words to Be Heard " Scholarship Contest: Any high school senior who plans to attend a four-year college or university is encouraged to participate. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must return the following items to our office by March 29, 2013:

- A completed application, including a recent photo

- A presentation (video/PowerPoint/brochure/website/essay) that discourages underage drinking and drunk driving or texting while driving.

Students should mail all items together to our office:

Edger Snyder & Associates

Words to be Heard - Marketing Department

US Steel Tower, 10^th Floor

600 Grant Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

http://www.edgarsnyder.com/pdf/scholarship-application.pdf

Oliver L. Johnson & William A. Lester Families Fund

This scholarship is eligible for the following:

- Attend high school at/in: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland County

- Demonstrate financial need.

- Use scholarship at: 2 or 4 year college or tech school.

- Preference will be given to black African students born in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal-Gambia, Zaire, Kenya or Cameroon, or African American students.

- Complete an application.

- Maintain a GPA of : 2.50

- Write and submit an essay: A 300 word essay setting forth the factors that have contributed to both your successes and failures in life, mentoring any specific individual(s) who has provided you with a positive role model. Include your vision of the goals toward which you would like to strive upon the completion of your formal education.

Please stop in the Guidance Office for information on this Scholarship.

Higher Education Scholarship Awards

The Community Foundation of Fayette County offers a variety of educational awards ranging from $100 - $1500. These awards are available to graduating high school seniors, students already enrolled in a college, university or business school and non-traditional students. Awards cover a wide range of designations and interests, but applicants must be Fayette County residents to apply. To be considered for an educational award, applicants must submit the Community Foundation's standardized 2013 Scholarship Application Form , along with supporting documents as stated on the application. Applications are accepted from January 1 to April 1, but applications must be post-marked by April 1, to be considered. Selection is based on a variety of factors including academic promise and financial need. However, some scholarships do not require financial need as part of their criteria.The Educational Awards Committee makes recommendations from the applicant pool, and some awards are made directly through the high schools. Students are encouraged to visit their Guidance Offices to learn more about scholarship opportunities and the application process. The following scholarships will apply to Albert Gallatin students:

Betty Bayne Barnes Scholarship Fund for Women

Candidate must be a female resident of Fayette County, holding a GPA of 3.0 or higher, either planning to attend or attending a college or university.

Dr. Dennis F. Brestensky Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident attending or planning to attend Penn State University, Fayette - the Eberly Campus.

Candidate must have a 3.3 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need.

Preference will be made to students pursuing a bachelor or arts degree.

Career and Technical Education Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident planning to attend a career or technical school.

CFFC Board of Directors Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident, successfully completed college freshman year with a GPA of 2.5 (in a cumulative 4.0 scale), and must show financial need.

Awards are limited to undergraduate students only.

Cupelli Family Scholarship

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident attending or planning to attend the University of Pittsburgh or West Virginia University as a full-time, degree seeking student.

Candidate must hold a 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale or maintain at least a 3.0 GPA while making progress toward a degree at the University of Pittsburgh or at West Virginia University.

Lulu A. Dudley Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident, show academic promise and financial need.

Fayette County Community Service All Star Scholarship

Candidates must attend a Fayette County school and must have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service.

Applications are not accepted in the CFFC Office.

Students are nominated by their Guidance Counselor.

Beverly Fazio Advised Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident planning to attend a two or four year nursing school.

Candidate must have a 3.0 GPA.

Sergeant Eric Hull Scholarship

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident, planning to attend or attending culinary school or college.

George M. and Anna Hochheimer Scholarship

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident, show academic promise and financial need.

Alfred E. Jones & Anna B. Jones Scholarship

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident planning to attend or attending Penn State Fayette and majoring in nursing, or planning to attend any college and major in fine art.

Candidate must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Raymond Malone Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident attending or planning to attend Penn State University and majoring in Agricultural Sciences.

Candidate must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Dr. Denise M. Martin Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a resident or an employee of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. The purpose of this fund is to assist qualifed women who are working toward degrees necessary to advance their careers in the field of education.

Contact the Albert Gallatin Area School District or the CFFC office for more information.

Please complete the Dr. Denise M. Martin Scholarship application form.

Carl S. Micarelli Memorial Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a Fayette County student attending or planning to attend the following schools including, but not limited to, California University of PA, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Indiana University of PA, University of Pittsburgh or West Virginia University.

Student must be majoring in music, music education or jazz studies with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

My Mother's Legacy

Candidate must be pursing a career in healthcare or the healing arts.

Zackery R. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Candidate must be a Fayette County resident, holding a 3.0 GPA or higher, and planning to attend or attending any college or university. "Non-traditional" students may also apply.

George J. Plava Scholarship

Candidate must be an Albert Gallatin High School senior planning to major in education.

See your Guidance Counselor to apply for this scholarship .

Helen Hulvey Scheggia Nursing Scholarship