PNC-DUQCOM Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the PNC-DUQCOM Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship aimed at providing financial assistance to admitted students from Western Pennsylvania. This scholarship is designed to support students whose family incomes are at or below 80% of the area's median income level, specifically utilizing the Pittsburgh census tract median household income of $79,280. Therefore, students with family incomes of $63,424 or less are eligible to apply.

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Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Residency: Applicants must be admitted students from Western Pennsylvania.
Income Requirement: Family income must be at or below 80% of the Pittsburgh census tract median household income, which is $63,424 or less.
Academic Achievement: Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record and commitment to their educational pursuits.
Community Involvement: Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated active participation in community service or extracurricular activities.
FAFSA and CSS Profile: Please submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile as a part of the application.

DUQ ID#

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Birthdate

Please submit a 500-word essay explaining your educational and career goals, how this scholarship will help you achieve them, and how you plan to contribute to your community in the future.

If you would prefer to upload a document with the answer to the question above, please upload here.

Proof of Income: Applicants must provide documentation of family income, such as a recent tax return, W-2 form, or other relevant financial documents that verify income eligibility.

Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or community leaders who can speak to your academic abilities, character, and commitment to community service.