Scholarship Stories
Gianna Blawas
Greensburg Salem High School - Class of 2022
Liberal Arts Major
"Receiving this scholarship has greatly impacted my education journey! This scholarship
has provided me with access to a wonderful education, and is a blessing to my family
and I. Receiving this scholarship showed me that hard work and perseverance always
pays off. We can do anything we set our minds to. It’s an honor to be a recipient
of my scholarship and I will never find all the words to describe how thankful I am.
The sky’s the limit!"
Hope Britz
Hempfield Area High School - Class of 2022
Baking and Pastry Major
"This scholarship has definitely impacted my education journey for the better. It
has helped provide me with an education for something that I am very passionate about!"
Kenzie Parkinson
Jeannette Junior/Senior High School - Class of 2022
Culinary Arts Major
"This scholarship has made college more affordable, therefore, less stressful."
Kristy Speranza
Penn Trafford High School - Class of 2015
Paralegal Studies Major
"I am currently working full time at the Westmoreland County Courthouse and am going
to school part time for paralegal studies. During this time, I am paying for this
degree partially with student loans and partially out of pocket, which can get expensive
very quickly when all of life’s bills are considered. This scholarship helps lighten
the load that comes with paying for school to further my education, and for that I
am very grateful."
Mary Jackson
Latrobe Area High School - Class of 2017
Nursing Major
"This scholarship has given me the ability to work less and study more!"
Bailey Marmie
Belle Vernon Area High School - Class of 2022
Liberal Arts Major
"This scholarship has kept me more motivated, more financially stable, and more focused in general."