Applications for the 2024 Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Scholarship are now available for deserving seniors attending a Pittsburgh Public School or select high schools within Allegheny County.
Each scholarship is valued at $3,000 for the student’s first year of college; and an additional $2,000 will be awarded for the student’s second year of college if a 3.0 GPA is maintained and a minimum of 24 credit hours are earned.
Scholarship checks will be made payable to the institution the student will attend.
Please read the following Criteria and Instructions carefully and confirm that your school meets the criteria to receive a Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Scholarship before completing the application.
Please contact the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation at 412-255-1952 with any questions regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Scholarship Program.
NOTE: All completed applications, reference letters and transcripts must be received by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Students should request all of this material in advance of the deadline.
CRITERIA
To be eligible for consideration, the nominee shall have:
• Excelled academically with an overall minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (based on a maximum of 4.0) or its equivalent. The student shall be evaluated based upon all academic work completed through the first term of his/her senior year of high school.
• Performed with distinction in terms of leadership and character, serving as an example to fellow students as a participant in community, charity and school activities. The amount of participation (including school activities, athletics, community service and employment) shall be weighted at least equally with the degree of academic performance.
• Signified the intention to continue academic work beyond the high school level.
• Conducted him/herself in a manner that has brought credit to the student and their institution.
• Attended a Pittsburgh Public high school or Allegheny County high school which provides substantial aid to students for reduced-cost or free lunch programs per the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Division of Food and Nutrition. Please review the list on the following page to confirm that your school is eligible before completing this application.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• Each candidate must include at least three (3) letters of recommendation from non-family members – specifically from individuals who can attest to your work in school, community or charities.
• Each candidate must also submit their transcripts electronically through this application to be considered.
• No handwritten applications that are mailed will be accepted. All applications must be submitted through this platform only.
ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS
The schools listed below are Pittsburgh Public high schools or Allegheny County high schools which provide substantial aid to students for reduced-cost or free lunch programs per National School Lunch Program (NSLP) administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education Division of Food and Nutrition.
Only schools indicated on the list below are eligible to receive a Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Scholarship:
• Allegheny Valley School District
• Brentwood Borough School District
• Carlynton School District
• City Charter High School
• Clairton School District
• Cornell School District
• East Allegheny School District
• Gateway School District
• Highlands School District
• McKeesport Area School District
• Northgate School District
• Penn Hills School District
• Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
• Pittsburgh Brashear High School
• Pittsburgh Carrick High School
• Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)
• Pittsburgh Milliones
• Pittsburgh Obama
• Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy
• Pittsburgh Perry High School
• Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy
• Pittsburgh Westinghouse/Wilkinsburg
• Propel Andrew Street High School
• Propel Braddock Hills High School
• Propel Montour High School
• South Allegheny School District
• Steel Valley School District
• Sto-Rox School District
• Urban Pathways Charter School
• West Mifflin Area School District
• Woodland Hills School District
The Pittsburgh Penguins will award an annual Pittsburgh Penguins/Bob Johnson Memorial Scholarship to a high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, good citizenship and school/community involvement. The student should demonstrate an intense love for the game of hockey personified by on-ice hustle, achievement beyond his/her talent level, leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork.
The scholarship award is valued at $5,000.
Scholarship checks will be made payable to the institution the student will attend.
NOTE: All completed applications, reference letters and transcripts must be received by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Students should request all of this material in advance of the deadline.
The Penguins are proud to offer this scholarship to help deserving student-athletes continue their hockey and academic careers. This award is named in honor of a man who helped thousands of high school, college and professional athletes become better people as well as outstanding students and athletes.
CRITERIA
To be eligible for consideration, the nominee shall have:
• Excelled academically with an overall minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.20 (based on a maximum of 4.0) or its equivalent. A student shall be nominated in the academic year in which he/she successfully completes the final season of eligibility. The student shall be evaluated based upon all academic work completed through the first term in which the final season of eligibility concludes.
• Performed with distinction in terms of leadership, realizing potential, character and positive attitude as a member of the hockey team. The degree of the student’s athletic achievement shall be weighed at least equally with the degree of academic performance.
• Signified the intention to continue academic work beyond the high school or prep school level.
• Conducted himself/herself, both on and off the ice, in a manner that has brought credit to the student and his/her institution.
• After satisfying the above requirements, consideration shall be given to participation in school activities, other than academic and athletic, in which the student has had the opportunity to demonstrate qualities of leadership and serve as an example to fellow students. Consideration will also be given to community and charitable endeavors.
NOMINATING INSTRUCTIONS
There are five items to be completed:
1. The application to be completed by the nominee; application must be submitted through this platform. Mailed applications will not be accepted.
2. The nomination and endorsement form to be completed and signed by the faculty athletic representative or the director of athletics.
3. An evaluation form to be completed and signed by the head hockey coach. Click here for the form.
4. An endorsement to be completed and signed by the applicant’s academic advisor.
5. Student's transcript of grades for grades 10-11-12 - this must be submitted by the school representative through this platform.
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation (from a non-family member) who is over 21 years of age and can attest to your work in school, with your hockey program, or community/charities.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Association will award its annual scholarship valued at $5,000 to a high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, good citizenship, school and community involvement, and who has shown an intense love for the game of hockey personified by on-ice hustle, achievement beyond his/her talent level, leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork.
The Association encourages students to closely review the criteria and nomination forms included in this packet before determining whether to apply. When applying, please distribute the appropriate forms to your school’s head hockey coach and academic advisor.
NOTE: All completed applications, reference letters and transcripts must be received by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Students should request all of this material in advance of the deadline.
Scholarship checks will be made payable to the institution the student will attend.
The Penguins Alumni Association is proud to offer this annual scholarship to help deserving student-athletes continue their hockey and academic careers. This scholarship is funded by the Penguins Alumni Association and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.
CRITERIA
To be eligible for consideration, the nominee shall have:
• Excelled academically with an overall minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.20 (based on a maximum of 4.0) or its equivalent. A student shall be nominated in the academic year in which he/she successfully completes the final season of eligibility.
• The student shall be evaluated based upon all academic work completed through the first term in which the final season of eligibility concludes.
• Student has performed with distinction in terms of leadership, realizing potential, character and positive attitude as a member of the hockey team. The degree of the student’s athletic achievement shall be weighed at least equally with the degree of academic performance.
• Student has signified the intention to continue academic work beyond the high school or prep school level.
• Conducted himself/herself, both on and off the ice, in a manner that has brought credit to the student and his/her institution.
• After satisfying the above requirements, consideration shall be given to participation in school activities, other than academic and athletic, in which the student has had the opportunity to demonstrate qualities of leadership and serve as an example to fellow students. Consideration will also be given to community and charitable endeavors.
NOMINATING INSTRUCTIONS
There are six items to be completed:
1. The application to be completed by the student nominee; application must be submitted through this platform.
2. The nomination and endorsement form to be completed and signed by the faculty athletic representative or the director of athletics.
3. An evaluation form to be completed and signed by the high school head hockey coach. Click here for the form.
4. An endorsement to be completed and signed by the applicant’s academic advisor.
5. A transcript of the student’s grades for grades 10-11-12.
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation (from a non-family member) who is over 21 years of age and can attest to your work in school, with your hockey program, community or charities.