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Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Steel Valley alumni and local organizations, the Class of 2025 has dozens of scholarships available to them.
The following is a list of local scholarships that will be available to eligible seniors. The application deadline for the following scholarships is: April 11, 2025 (unless otherwise noted).
These awards will be given to students at the annual Lawrence A. Griffin Senior Awards Banquet on May 1, 2025.
PLEASE CHECK EACH SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE DUE DATE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL
BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR ANY OF THESE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS PLEASE SEE YOUR COUNSELOR OR THE OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR APPLICATIONS.
A PDF version of this list is located here.
1. Annual School Board Graduating Senior – NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.
This award is given annually to the student who best exemplifies the district's motto or slogan that year. The award will be given upon recommendation of the High School Principal and will be symbolized by a quality pen and pencil set and a $250 scholarship.
Award: Quality pen and pencil set and $250
2. Joseph R. Havrilla Citizenship Award – NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.
Recipient is automatically selected. Recommended by administration. Presented annually to the graduating senior who best exemplifies Joseph R. Havrilla's commitment and dedication to public service, community spirit, and pursuit of educational excellence. The award will be given upon recommendation of the Superintendent and High School Principal and will be symbolized by a shelf of books donated to the high school library in the student's name and a $250.00 scholarship.
Award: $250 and a shelf of books in honor of the student is placed in the HS Library ($500 value).
3. Valedictorian Award- NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.
The Board provides this award to the graduate who ranks first in the graduation class. The award will be given upon recommendation of the High School Principal and will be symbolized by a quality pen and pencil set, a $250.00 scholarship, a shelf of books donated to the high school library in the student's name and a commemorative brick to be placed in the memorial walkway.
Award: Engraved pen and pencil set, a shelf of books and $250
4. Athlete Scholar Award – NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.
This award is given to the top male and female senior varsity letter winner with the highest grade point average over their four (4) years in high school. This award will be given upon recommendation of the High School Principal and the Athletic Director and will be symbolized by a plaque, which has been prepared in each of the recipient's honor, and a $250 scholarship to each of them. Award: $250 and a plaque
5. SVEA Scholarship – NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.
Automatically awarded to the top ranked senior planning to major in education.
Award: $500
6. Roger “Butch” Pratt Memorial Award – NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.
The recipient is automatically determined.
Criteria:
- GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Participation in two (2) sports
- Sincere desire to pursue college
- Needs financial assistance
Award: 2 - $500 award given to one male & one female student who meet the criteria
7. Betty Hogg Memorial Award – NO APPLICATION REQUIRED
This award is based on nominations from faculty and staff only. Candidates for this award are female students who are members of the National Honor Society, with a minimum grade point average of 3.25. The recipient is chosen based on good citizenship, a desire to help
others, and enthusiasm.
Award: $1000
8. J. Lewis Shannon Scholarship Award – Duquesne Univ – NO APPLICATION REQUIRED
Awarded to one senior male and one senior female who will be attending Duquesne University. Student must have met all application and financial aid deadlines. Duquesne University determines recipient(s) based upon financial need and top academic performance.
Award – TBD If you are planning to attend Duquesne University – see Mr Novak ASAP
9. The Drew Martin Memorial and Scholarship Fund (NO APPLICATION REQUIRED)
This scholarship is available to a Steel Valley High School senior who demonstrates academic excellence and strong community involvement.
* Award is chosen by the SV Scholarship Committee
Award: $300
10. Charlton Award
Criteria:
- Participation in 4 or more extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, student government, etc.)
- 50 hours (min.) of community service
- 3.25 (min.) cumulative QPA
- Completed application (available in the library career center)
Award: $200.00
DEADLINE: Applications should be submitted to the guidance office by April 11, 2025. The SV Scholarship Committee will determine award recipient.
11. Geri Palmieri Memorial Scholarship
This annual scholarship will be given to a senior interested in pursuing a future in business or a culinary related field. The recipient will encompass the educational philosophies that Mrs. Palmieri promoted in her classroom.
Criteria:
- Five (5) paragraph essay on topic selected by the committee
- Interest in pursuing a business or culinary degree
- Essay criteria in the high school career center
DEADLINE: Essays due to Mrs. Geyer by April 11, 2025.
The Geri Palmieri Memorial Scholarship Committee reviews all essays and determines the recipient.
Award: TBD
12. The Harmony Club of Homestead - Lance-Weems Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Dorothy Lance and her sister Vivian Weems. They were Pittsburgh Public School elementary teachers for over 30 years and devoted members of the Harmony Club. They were committed to education and responsible for the creation of this scholarship.
Criteria:
- Minority student in the current graduating class with a 3.0 Cumulative QPA
- Must be accepted at an institution of higher learning
- Must be involved in school and community activities
- Must complete application for scholarship (Applications are in the library career center)
The Lance-Weems Memorial Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and determines the recipient.
Award: TBD DEADLINE: April 11, 2025.
13. Joy D Harris Scholarship
The Joy D. Harris Scholarship will be awarded to a student who possesses a desire to further his/her education in the challenging field of Early Childhood Learning or Special Education. The scholarship is available to a student graduating from Steel Valley High School. The scholarship recipient must meet the following criteria:
- Be on target to graduate in 2025
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (must submit a copy of current grades or progress report)
- Attend an accredited post-secondary school in fall of 2025
- Verification of college/university admittance letter
- Major in Early Childhood Development or Special Needs education for fall of 2025
- Applications on file in the career center.
Award: $1,000
All applications are due TO THE SPONSOR by APRIL 12th
14. Garden Club of Munhall Scholarship
The Garden Club of Munhall is offering a scholarship to a deserving SV graduating senior who will be enrolling in a post secondary school program.
Criteria:
- Completed application (Applications are in the library career center)
- Essay
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from SV faculty or administration
- 3.25 cum gpa
A selection committee of the Garden Club of Munhall reviews all application materials. Applications should be submitted TO THE SPONSOR by April 11, 2025.
Award: $500
15. Savolskis-Wasik-Glenn Funeral Home Inc. Influential Scholarship Essay
As you prepare for the next chapter of your life, it's important to reflect on the people who have shaped your journey and influenced your decisions. For this scholarship, we ask you to share the story of someone (living or deceased) who has personally impacted your post-high school career choice or life path. This individual could be a family member, teacher, mentor, coach, or anyone who has helped guide or inspire you.
In your essay, please explore the following:
- Who is the person who has made a significant impact on your aspirations?
- How did they influence your decision to pursue a specific path, such as college, trade school, or another career option?
- What specific advice, actions, or experiences did they provide that helped you clarify your goals or encouraged you to follow a particular path?
- How has their guidance shaped the way you view your future and your potential for success?
We encourage you to focus on the qualities that make this individual stand out—whether it's their support, wisdom, encouragement, or personal example—and explain how their impact has motivated you to take the next step toward achieving your dreams. Your response should be between 500 and 750 words. Please be sure to include specific examples that
illustrate how this person has influenced your life and your decisions. We look forward to hearing about the influential individuals who have played such an important role in your story! Your essay, as well as a photo of you and your influential individual, will be featured on our website and social media (with your permission). Essays and photo due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025.
16. Green Funeral Home Essay Award
Green Funeral Home is presenting an essay contest to all graduating seniors. Interested students should submit a typed 250 word essay, “What Family Means to Me.”
Award: TBD
* 3.25 cum gpa
DEADLINE: Essays should be submitted to the high school guidance office by April 11, 2025.
17. The Rotary Club Award
The Rotary Club Award is open to all Steel Valley High School seniors. Students should write a short (1 page) essay detailing your future plans and how Steel Valley High School has prepared you to meet those plans. An info sheet for this award is in the high school career center.
*3.25 cum gpa
DEADLINE: Applications and essays are due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025.
Award: TBA (Selected by the Rotary Scholarship Committee)
18. The Jacquelyn Konop-Buckley Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a Steel Valley High School senior who will be attending an institution of higher education in the fall of 2025. The recipients MUST meet the following conditions:
- Essay on the topic “How will your education benefit others?” (500 words)
- Cum 3.25 GPA
DEADLINE: Essays are due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025.
Award: $500 to be used to purchase books for college
The sponsor of this award determines the award recipient.
19. The Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a Steel Valley High School senior who will be attending an accredited college/university in the fall of 2025. The student must have a parent who unfortunately either passed away of cancer, or has a parent presently battling it.
- Student MUST contact Mr. Novak asap for details asap
- The sponsor lives out of state and will conduct phone interviews with the candidate
Award: Up to $1,000 per student
20. The Carmen Marini Memorial Scholarship
The Carmen Marini Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a way for our family to remember Carmen Marini who passed away on May 2, 2016. He was an amazing man with a caring heart. We want to pay tribute to his memory by providing a scholarship to graduating student from the Steel Valley School District who will be attending a college/university or trade school to further their education in the fall of 2025.
Students must:
- have a minimum GPA of 3.25
- be accepted to and planning on attending a college/university or trade school in the fall of 2025
- have volunteered for community service and be involved in school clubs and activities
- complete essay – “How has your family background affected the way you see the world?
Award - $1000
Where should application materials be sent: Must be submitted to the high school office, attention Amanda Olson, by April 11, 2025.
21. The Maria Heddleston Reading Warrior Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory of Maria Heddleston, who was a Steel Valley graduate, teacher, and life long resident. This scholarship will be awarded to a Steel Valley High School student who will be attending a college/university to become a teacher (Education Major).
Students must:
- have a minimum GPA of 3.25
- be accepted to and planning on attending a college/university majoring in education
- complete essay
Essay topic on file in the library career center.
DEADLINE: Essays are due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025
Award: $1,500
22. Richard Bazzy’s Shults Ford College/University/Trade School Scholarship Fund
As a Steel Valley alum, Richard Bazzy wants to give back to the community in which he was raised. In particular, he would like to see students going on to higher education awarded with the same support he was given. This scholarship is geared for students attending a college, university or trade school in the fall of 2025.
Criteria:
- 3.25 GPA or higher
- Letter of recommendation from a Teacher, Counselor, Principal or Coach
- Essay Submission – 500 words – “How has growing up in the Steel Valley prepared you for life after high school?”
Award: $5,000
Essays due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025
23. The Mayor Bodnar and Jane D. Bodnar Memorial Scholarship
Mayor Bodnar, supported by his spouse Jane, served the Munhall community over 50 years. Their community service ranged from assisting youth programs to valuable services helping the senior citizens of Munhall.
CRITERIA:
- 3.25 GPA or higher
- Community service report detailing what community service you have done
- Essay Submission - Short essay how the student’s community service has helped shape their future decisions upon completion of high school.
AWARD: Essays due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025
$750 Sent directly to your post secondary school
24. The Nancy B Scholarship
This memorial scholarship is in honor of Nancy Runco, owner of Nancy B’s Bakery. She believed that the trades are the backbone of the workforce. People who enter the trades are passionate about what they do. Nancy was both a licensed beautician and an accomplished baker.
CRITERIA:
- 3.25 GPA or higher
- Essay Submission 250 words on topic: “Why I want to pursue a career in culinary or cosmetology?”
AWARD: $500 Sent directly to your post secondary school
Essays are due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025
25. The St. Vincent College Award
This award will be given to a student attending St. Vincent College in the fall of 2025.
CRITERIA:
*3.25 GPA or higher
- Have financial need
- Must be accepted and deposited to attend St. Vincent
- Must show your acceptance letter
AWARD: $2,000 Sent directly to your post secondary school
Notify Mr. Novak if you meet these criteria by April 11, 2025
26. The Charlotte H. Kampe Performance Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memory of Charlotte, who was an avid supporter of performing arts within Steel Valley. Eligible candidates must have a minimum 3.25 QPA, and plan to attend an institution of higher learning after graduation pursuing a degree in ANY major. Other criteria include possessing a musical talent in voice or instrumental and actively performing using their musical talents within the Steel Valley community. These performances may include, but are not limited to, concerts in band or choir, church organizations, community or school musical theatre productions, to name a few.
Interested candidates should submit a one-page personal reflection on the following prompt:
- Describe your specific musical talents and the performance experiences you have participated in throughout your high school years.
- How does music / live performance positively contribute to the Steel Valley community and what will you do to keep music alive post graduation?
Award: $500
Due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025
27. The Steel Valley Women in Leadership Scholarship
Ms. Alyssa Bostwick established this Scholarship. As a former graduate of Steel Valley 1999, Alyssa understands the hardship of paying tuition. She would like to recognize an outstanding female student and give back to our Steel Valley students.
Criteria:
- Minimum GPA 3.25
- Accepted to a college or university for any area of study (attach acceptance letter)
- Female student that has exhibited leadership qualities, grit and perseverance in her 4 years at Steel Valley High School.
- Write a one page essay on how Steel Valley High School has helped develop your perseverance and grit in life.
Award: $2,500 Sent directly to your post secondary school
Submit essays to the guidance office by April 11, 2025
28. The Munhall C.A.R.E.S Community Service Scholarship
This award is sponsored by the Munhall CARES organization. The organization is founded on
community service, and seeks to encourage and inspire the next generation of community servants within the Steel Valley.
CRITERIA:
- 3.25 GPA or higher
- Have 40+ hours of documented community service (please attach your list)
- Essay - Candidates must explain in 500 words or less
“Why are you passionate about serving the Steel Valley community now and in the future?”
AWARD: $500
Materials due in the guidance office by April 11, 2025
29. Tri Boro Federal Credit Union Exemplary Student Award
Tri Boro Federal Credit Union would like to recognize Steel Valley High School students who meet strong character standards, as well as conduct themselves as student role models. Tri Boro take pride in honoring students whose actions represented in the community with good reputation and moral fiber. We would like to congratulate these students for their measure in school, ethics, and character as being ideal reflections for our community.
Criteria:
- Minimum of 3.25 cumulative GPA or higher (attach transcript)
- List of activity involvement of minimum two student groups (non-athletic)
- Must conduct himself/herself as a role model to other students
- No character or behavior issues (write ups, ISS, OSS)
- Strong character reputation
- Volunteerism in the community/community service hours (attach community service list)
- Environmental awareness – people, nature, & animal
Please send a letter of consideration and essay detailing WHY you meet the above criteria:
Tri Boro FCU
Attn: Jessica Parsons
600 E 8th Ave
Munhall, PA 15120
These awards are selected by the scholarship committee at Tri Boro FCU.
Up to Four - $500.00 awards
DEADLINE: Applications should be submitted to the sponsor by April 11, 2025
30. Steel Valley Farmers Market Scholarship
Steel Valley Farmers Market Scholarship is open to all Steel Valley High School Seniors who meet eligible criteria.
Criteria:
- 3.25 cum gpa
- Community Service Involvement (attach list)
- Completed Application
- Essay (application in Career Center)
- Acceptance into a school of higher learning (copy of acceptance letter)
Deadline: Application and essay should be submitted to the guidance office by April 11, 2025
Award: (2) $1,000 scholarships
(1) - $1,000 to a student attending college
(1) - $1,000 to a student attending a trade school
Applications are available online and in the library career center
Best of the Batch Foundation Scholarships
https://www.batchfoundation.org/scholarships/
All Batch Foundation Scholarships must be mailed DIRECTLY to them and postmarked by no later than Friday, April 11, 2025.