Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $5,000
Eligibility
Location
Pennsylvania
Education level
Undergraduate
Year of study
Graduation Year 2018-2028
Grades
GPA 2.5+
About this scholarship
Pittsburgh Public Schools graduates from classes 2018 through 2028 who meet residency, enrollment, attendance, and GPA requirements may receive Pittsburgh Promise scholarship funding toward accredited Pennsylvania post-secondary programs.
Eligible students receive up to $5,000 per year, up to $20,000 total, as a last-dollar scholarship. A minimum of $1,000 per year is guaranteed. Students with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 may access the Promise Extension Program under additional rules.
Complete FAFSA and the Pennsylvania State Grant by May 1 and apply through the Promise Student Portal.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Graduate from high school in or before 2028
- Continuously reside in Pittsburgh since 9th grade
- Continuously enroll in Pittsburgh Public Schools or its charters since 9th grade
- Minimum 2.50 unweighted GPA
- 90% or above attendance record
- Apply via The Promise Student Portal (access provided in fall of senior year)
- Apply through the Promise Student Portal; access is provided in fall of senior year.
- Funding is last-dollar, up to $5,000 per year and $20,000 total.