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African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship

The Pittsburgh Foundation
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/5/2026
Closes: 2/17/2026

The African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduates who demonstrate financial need. Special consideration is given to applicants who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement, including, but not limited to, members of the plaintiff class and former employees of Volkswagen of America in New Stanton, Pennsylvania.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • High school senior, graduate, GED recipient, or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference will be given to applicants who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement, including, but not limited to, members of the plaintiff class and former employees of Volkswagen of America in New Stanton, Pennsylvania.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    Minimum GPA
    2.5
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership

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