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Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Scholarship

The Pittsburgh Foundation
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About the Scholarship

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

The Oliver L. Johnson & William A. Lester Families Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. Students seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to applicants who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement.

Win up to
$20,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Resident of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland counties, Pennsylvania
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Participation in leadership
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to applicants who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: PA
    • County: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, Westmoreland
    Minimum GPA
    2.5
    Activities
    Leadership

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