Karen McClain Memorial Scholarship
The Scholarship supports graduates of Pittsburgh Public Schools who are currently enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The award is a $1,000 one-time scholarship. Eligible applicants must be African American, graduates o…
12.01.26
79 days left
award worth $1,000
Award amount
6
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Sep 4, 2026
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79 days left
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- IMPORTANT: Applicants must be graduates of Pittsburgh Public Schools (in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria below). Grade Level College Students University ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY, ALLEN UNIVERSITY, AMERICAN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINA, ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE, BEN... Show More ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY, ALLEN UNIVERSI... Show More Race/Ethnicity Black/African Grade Level: College Students Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
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Upcoming
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College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Graduate student
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
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- IMPORTANT: Applicants must be graduates of Pittsburgh Public Schools (in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria below).….
- Grade Level: College Students Application Deadline: December 1, 2026.
- You can apply to this scholarship with your account. To view more details and apply, login or create your account by clicking the “Apply” button below. Essay Prompt Why did you choose to attend an HBCU? What are your future goals? Maximum 250 words Quick Apply.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools, and currently enrolled at an HBCU. The application requires a short essay responding to why the applicant chose to attend an HBCU and their future goals, and asks for a photo in HBCU gear plus transcript or other verification of enrollment. Learn more and apply through the scholarship program’s website here Who may apply: IMPORTANT: Applicants must be graduates of Pittsburgh Public Schools (in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria below). Grade Level College Students University ALA…
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