Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund Scholarship

Scholarship · The Pittsburgh Foundation

Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund Scholarship. $20,000. Deadline: February 17, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: The Pittsburgh Foundation
Official link: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/2231 (pittsburghfoundation.org)
Amount: $20,000. Average award $20,000 over 4 years; multi-year award type, up to 4 years (official Pittsburgh Foundation page).
Status: Opening Soon. Applications open Jan 6, 2027 on the official page; the deadline on file is February 17, 2027.
Deadline: February 17, 2027
Who can apply: Students in Pennsylvania
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

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States on file: Pennsylvania

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Source: The Pittsburgh Foundation (official URL on file)

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-23

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the open date on file is still ahead

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Eligibility on file

Deserving students with financial need, with a preference for students disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement, who will pursue education beyond twelfth grade. Application period opens January 6, 2027 and closes February 17, 2027. Source: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/2231 (checked 2026-10-23).

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Students in Pennsylvania

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Who sponsors Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund Scholarship?

The Pittsburgh Foundation. Official page: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/scholarship/2231

What is the amount for Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund Scholarship?

$20,000. Average award $20,000 over 4 years; multi-year award type, up to 4 years (official Pittsburgh Foundation page). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund Scholarship?

What is the status of Oliver L. Johnson and William A. Lester Families Fund Scholarship?

Opening Soon. Applications open Jan 6, 2027 on the official page; the deadline on file is February 17, 2027.

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