Janet L. Wagner High School Student Scholarship
Janet L. Wagner was a divorced single mother who raised six children while pursuing higher education for herself.
Janet obtained her associate’s degree in early childhood development and set an example that led four of her children to earn their own college degrees. Janet worked hard her whole life, championing single mothers to return to school to complete their education, and showing that anything is possible through hard work.
This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about pursuing higher education after finishing high school.
Any African-American high school senior from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, may apply for this scholarship opportunity. However, students from Pittsburgh Public Schools and applicants planning to attend an HBCU are preferred.
To apply, please tell us why you want to attend your desired college or university and what your goals are for the future. Additionally, upload a photo of yourself.
Why do you want to attend your desired college or university and what are your goals for the future? Please make sure to include the name of the college.
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The application deadline is Apr 9, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 10, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 10, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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