Awards and Scholarships

This award will be given to a female senior from Greater Latrobe School District planning to attend a post-secondary school in a business field. She must possess characteristics of initiative, positive attitude, dedication, and responsibility. The recipient should be selected by the Business Department Faculty.

This award will be given to a female senior from Greater Latrobe School District planning further study in the field of art. She must demonstrate a high quality in artistic renderings; exemplify creativity; and illustrate knowledge of technique. She must possess the characteristics of initiative, positive attitude, dedication, and  responsibility. Selection is made by the Art Department Faculty.

This award will be given to a female senior from Derry Area School District who demonstrate a
proficiency in business communications and technology. Selection is made by the business
education faculty who review the candidates’ leadership qualities and services rendered to the school and the community.

These awards will be given to a female senior from Eastern Westmoreland Career and
Technology Center from the Greater Latrobe or Derry Area School Districts planning further
study/work in the designated field of study of her program completed through EWCTC.

The recipient must possess characteristics of initiative, positive attitude and dedication to her field of study. Selection is made by the EWCTC staff, along with guidance and cooperative ed
coordinator.

Latrobe BPW continuing education funding for current members. Funds can be used toward
furthering education in an accredited program of studies, college or university for professional
development/leadership or training/licensure courses.

This award will be given to a female senior from Greater Latrobe School District who has demonstrated outstanding community service. The recipient must possess the characteristics of initiative, confidence, positivity, dedication, leadership, and responsibility. Selection is made by the guidance faculty.

This award will be given to a female student who has a genuine interest in education and
teaching/working with others. She will have initiative, a positive attitude, be hard working and enjoy learning in preparing to share this knowledge with others. The awardee will be chosen by representatives of the Greater Latrobe Education Association.

This award will be given to a female senior from Derry Area School District who has
demonstrated outstanding involvement and community service. The recipient must possess
characteristics of initiative, positive attitude, dedication, and responsibility. Criteria is also to
include leadership qualities. Selection is made by the guidance faculty.

Latrobe BPW offers 3 $1,000 scholarships to area students continuing their education at an
institution of higher learning. To qualify, students must be a high school senior, must reside in the
Latrobe/Derry area school districts and must have been accepted to a post-secondary school or program. Application deadline is March 15, 2023. Applications online at
https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/4207
 

BPWPA Foundation awards up to (3) $2,500 scholarships each semester. Scholarships are
available to any student (male or female, members and non-members) with a completed application.
Applications will be scored based on need, grades and recommendations. Application deadline for the Fall semester is May 1, 2023. Application available online at www.bpwpa.wildapricot.org