Scholarships

Walsh Scholarships

The Robert & Jean Walsh Math & Science award is intended for individuals who meet the following criteria:

  • Is a resident within the Highlands School District.
  • Is a graduating senior high school student at Highlands Senior High School or
    Joseph’s High School.
  • Has a documented financial need for schooling.
  • Has been accepted into a Bachelor’s degree program in a math or science major course of study at an accredited university or college.

The Robert & Jean Walsh Humanities award is intended for individuals who meet the following criteria:

  • Is a resident within the Highlands School District.
  • Is a graduating senior high school student at Highlands Senior High School or
    Joseph’s High School.
  • Has a documented financial need for schooling.
  • Has been accepted into a Bachelor’s degree program in a humanities major course of study at an accredited university or college.

By submitting an application, you agree that you meet all of the above criteria.

These two-year awards will each be in the $2,500 to $3,000 range.

Apply for this Scholarship

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  • Select the scholarship you wish to apply for. On the following page, complete the information as thoroughly as possible. Be sure to upload any applicable documents.
    Please note, the John J. Bologna Memorial Scholarship has a separate application form. Apply Now
  • - Per the Scholarship Donor’s Requirement, Applicants Must be Female.
    - Limited to Students in RN or BSN Programs.
    - Must be Enrolled as a First-Year/Term Nursing Student for the Summer or Fall Term.
    - This year’s award will be in the $1,000 to $5,000 range.
    - Application Deadline - May 24th
  • - Limited to Students in RN or BSN Programs.
    - Must be Enrolled as a First-Year/Term Nursing Student for the Summer or Fall Term.
    - This year’s award will be in the $1,000 to $5,000 range.
    - Application Deadline - May 24th
  • - Per the Scholarship Donor’s Requirement, Applicants Must be Female and a Graduating Senior at Highlands High School.
    - Limited to Students Enrolled in four-year Bachelor Degree Programs in Literature or a Related Field (Including English, Foreign Language, Library Science, Journalism, Communication, etc.)
    - Must be Enrolled as a First-Year/Term Student for the Summer or Fall Term.
    - This Award is a Two-Year Award Pending the Student’s Renewal Application that Provides Evidence of Success after the Completion of their Freshmen Year and That the Student Remains at the Same School, in the Same Major.
    - As Such, a New Recipient will Typically be Selected Every Other Year. The Award is Open for the 2023 Academic Year.
    - This year’s award will be in the $2,000 to $2,500 range for up to Two-Years (Restrictions Apply)!
    - Application Deadline - May 24th
  • - Per the Scholarship Donor’s Requirement, Applicants Must be a Graduating Senior at Highlands High School or at St. Joseph High School IF THEY ALSO RESIDE IN THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
    - Limited to Students, enrolling in a Math or Science Bachelor Degree Program at an Accredited Four-year College or University.
    - Must be Enrolled as a First-Year/Term Student for the Summer or Fall Term.
    - This Award is a Two-Year Award Pending the Student’s Renewal Application that Provides Evidence of Success after the Completion of their Freshmen Year and that the Student Remains at the Same School, in the Same Major.
    - This year’s award will be in the $2,500 to $3,000 range for up to Two-Years (Restrictions Apply)!
    - Application Deadline - May 24th
  • - Per the Scholarship Donor’s Requirement, Applicants Must be a Graduating Senior at Highlands High School or at St. Joseph High School IF THEY ALSO RESIDE IN THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
    - Limited to Students Enrolling in a Humanities Bachelor Degree Program at an Accredited Four-year College or University. Major Fields of Study May include Art, Archeology, Education, English, History, Language, Law, Music, Political Science, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, etc.
    - Must be Enrolled as a First-Year/Term Student for the Summer or Fall Term.
    - This Award is a Two-Year Award Pending the Student’s Renewal Application that Provides Evidence of Success after the Completion of their Freshmen Year and that the Student Remains at the Same School, in the Same Major.
    - This year’s award will be in the $2,500 to $3,000 range for up to Two-Years (Restrictions Apply)!
    - Application Deadline - May 24th
  • - Per the Scholarship Donor’s Requirement, Applicants Must be Female.
    - Limited to Students Pursuing a Business-Related Associate or Bachelor Degree Program at an Accredited Educational Institution.
    - May be a Graduating Senior from an Alle-Kiski Valley High School, or a Woman Resuming Her Post-High School Education.
    - Must be Enrolled as a First-Year/Term Student, Unless They Received the Award the Prior Year, then a Second Year Award MAY Be Considered.
    - This year’s award will be in the $3,000 range.
    - Application Deadline - May 24th