Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/17/2024

Closes: 3/29/2024

The Oliver L. Johnson & William A. Lester Families is for graduating seniors from one of the following counties in Pennsylvania: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland. Successful applicants should display both academic ability and leadership skills and should recognize that a solid educational foundation is a necessary prerequisite to making a positive contribution to society. African Americans and Black African students born in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal-Gambia, Zaire, Kenya, or Cameroon receive special consideration.

Win up to

$20,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Graduating high school senior from one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree

Demonstrate financial need

Exhibit academic ability and leadership skills Preference is given to African Americans and to Black African students born in Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, SenegalGambia, Zaire, Kenya, or Cameroon.

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

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