Petersburg High School Alumni Association Scholarship
Annual, renewable scholarship established by the Petersburg High School Alumni Association to create a legacy for Petersburg High School by providing scholarships in the name of the school to Pike Central High School students now and in the future.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Pike Central High School with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) who are descendants of a Petersburg High School graduate. Applicants must be planning to pursue post-secondary education at any accredited institution and demonstrate financial need.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and required supplemental documents.
Supplemental Requirements
Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages).
Two letters of recommendation – one letter must be from a Pike Central High School educator.
Statement describing the applicant’s familial relationship to a Petersburg High School graduate.
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.
Award Amount
Application Deadline
January 19, 2026 at Midnight
May be renewable for a second year. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student accounts.
Your Questions Answered
We offer scholarships across a variety of fields, including academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.
Eligibility varies by scholarship but generally includes local students pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training.
Applications are submitted online through our website, following the instructions.
Each scholarship has a specific application period and deadline, listed on our website.
Some scholarships are one-time awards, while others may be renewable; details are provided with each opportunity.
Selection is based on criteria set by each scholarship, which may include academic performance, financial need, or community service.
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