Eligibility requirements and application guidelines specific to each scholarship can be found on The Pittsburgh Foundation website. Be sure to include required evidence such as academic record, community service, and letters of recommendation. All applications must be submitted electronically at the site. Please click on this link. Immediate family members of any person currently serving on the Ligonier Valley Endowment Board of Governors are ineligible for all LVE-sponsored scholarships.
The Thomas and Nancy Donchez Scholarship
For graduating seniors from Ligonier Valley High School planning to attend a four-year college and major in education.
The Marvin and Mary L. Gantz Scholarship
For graduating seniors from Ligonier Valley High School planning to attend a two- or four-year college, or vocational or technical school. Preference will be given to a well-rounded student, as defined by being involved in a variety of activities such as athletics, the arts, community service, clubs and organizations, spiritual life, and/or employment.
The Ligonier Valley Endowment Scholarship
For graduating seniors residing in the geographic area comprising the Ligonier Valley School District who are planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university, or an accredited vocational or technical trade school.
The Carmen Joseph Marotta Scholarship
For students residing in the geographical area comprising the Ligonier Valley School District for at least five years. Currently attending a graduate program in veterinary medicine or enrolled in pre-veterinary coursework and are in or have completed their fourth year of college. If there are no applicants who meet this criteria, current undergraduate students pursing studies in an engineering field may be awarded this scholarship.
The McMullen Family Scholarship
For graduating seniors of Ligonier Valley High School planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university, or an accredited vocational or technical trade school. Demonstrate commitment to their community, school, or charity/nonprofit organization through community service and have verifiable volunteer experience within the past three years.
The R.K. Mellon Family Scholarship
For graduating seniors residing in the geographic area comprising the Ligonier Valley School District who are planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university, or an accredited vocational or technical trade school.
The Patricia Urban Memorial Scholarship
For graduating seniors of Ligonier Valley High School planning to attend a two- or four-year college or technical school. Commitment to school and community as evidenced through volunteer work is strongly considered.