Dear Counselor or Principal:
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc. offers an annual scholarship to female graduates of Allegheny
County public and private high schools. This year, the League will award a scholarship in the amount of
One Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($1,500).
Eligibility Criteria
1. The 2012 candidates must have: At least one hundred (100) hours of verified volunteer service
during high school; and
2. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better.
The scholarship award must be used for continuing education at an accredited college or university during
the 2012-2013 academic year.
Application Information
Enclosed is information about the scholarship, the criteria for applicant consideration and the application.
Please duplicate this information as needed and encourage qualified students to apply. There is no limit to
the number of scholarship applicants from each school. Only one recipient will be selected.
Applicants must submit the completed application, a transcript, a description of volunteer activities, letters
of verification of volunteer activities, and a copy of the applicant’s letter of acceptance to an accredited
college or university by April 13, 2012 to:
Karen Fitch
Research and Development Committee
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc.
333 E. Carson Street, Suite 531
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The winner will be announced to the media and asked to attend the Junior League of Pittsburgh
Annual Meeting on May 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for presentation of the scholarship. Her parents or
guardians will also be invited to attend.
Very truly yours,
Karen Fitch
Research and Development Committee
About the Junior League of Pittsburgh:
The Junior League of Pittsburgh is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the
potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its
purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For more information, visit www.jlpgh.org or contact us at 412-4228580.
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc. ▼ 333 E. Carson Street, Suite 531 ▼ Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 488-9270 ▼ Fax (412) 488-9271 ▼ E-mail: info@jlpgh.org
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc.
2012 Scholarship Application
Mission Statement
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting
voluntarism and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of
trained volunteers. Its purposes are exclusively educational and charitable.
The Junior League of Pittsburgh reaches out to young women of all races, creeds, religions or
national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
The Junior League of Pittsburgh actively improves our community by researching, initiating, and
funding projects in the areas of the arts, aging, health, women, and children. The Junior League
of Pittsburgh is women leading by example since 1922.
2012 Scholarship Criteria
Underlined items must be submitted with the completed scholarship application. Applications
that are incomplete will not be considered.
1. Applicant must be a female graduating from an Allegheny County public or private high
school in the spring of 2012.
2. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better. A transcript must
be submitted with the application.
3. Applicant must have completed at least 100 hours of volunteer service during high school.
Volunteer service means service to the community through an organization or program and
does not include extra-curricular school activities. A letter(s) from the person(s) supervising
the volunteer activities verifying the hours must be provided with the application.
4. Applicant must submit an essay with the application describing how her volunteer work has
influenced her life and goals. This essay must be double-spaced and no more than two (2)
pages in length.
5. Scholarship award must be used for continuing education at an accredited college or
university during the 2012-2013 academic year. A copy of the applicant’s letter of
acceptance to an accredited college or university must be provided with the application.
6. Winner will be announced to the media.
7. Submit the completed application with essay, transcript, supervisor’s verification of volunteer
hours, and letter of college or university acceptance by April 13, 2012 to:
Karen Fitch
Research and Development Committee
The Junior League of Pittsburgh
333 E. Carson Street, Suite 531
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc. ▼ 333 E. Carson Street, Suite 531 ▼ Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 488-9270 ▼ Fax (412) 488-9271 ▼ E-mail: info@jlpgh.org
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc.
2012 Scholarship Application
(Please Type or Print)
Applicant
Name: ______________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________
Street:__________________________________________________________________
City: ________________ ZIP Code: __________ Home Telephone: ______________
Email Address:___________________________________________________________
Family
Parent 1/Guardian: __________________________ Occupation: __________________
Parent 2/Guardian: ___________________________Occupation: __________________
Names/Ages of School aged Family Members:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Volunteer Activities (Please attach the following descriptions)
1. List the organization(s) (religious, community, etc.) for which you have volunteered,
provide approximate dates and level of commitment (i.e. 4 hours/month during 20102011), the total number of volunteer hours served, and describe your volunteer
activities and level of involvement.
A letter(s) from the organization(s) verifying the number of volunteer hours served is
required.
2. Describe how your volunteer work has influenced your life and goals.
An essay of no more than two (2) pages in length and double-spaced is required.
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc. ▼ 333 E. Carson Street, Suite 531 ▼ Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 488-9270 ▼ Fax (412) 488-9271 ▼ E-mail: info@jlpgh.org
Academic Goals and Achievements
Current High School (Transcript Required):
__________________________________________
Anticipated Graduation Date: _____/______/_____
Cumulative Grade Point Average/Scale: _______/______
College or University where you have been accepted (Letter of Acceptance Required):
________________________________________________________________________
College/University Location:
______________________________________________________
Career Goals/Planned College Major:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
I agree to the terms of the scholarship and certify that the information is true and
accurate to the best of my knowledge.
______________________________
Applicant’s Signature
Application deadline: April 13, 2012
Mail application to:
Karen Fitch
Research and Development Committee
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc.
333 East Carson Street, Suite 531
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The Junior League of Pittsburgh, Inc. ▼ 333 E. Carson Street, Suite 531 ▼ Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 488-9270 ▼ Fax (412) 488-9271 ▼ E-mail: info@jlpgh.org