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Avg. Amount Awarded
344
Days
April 1 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
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Wherrett Memorial Fund

Description

The Wherrett Memorial Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation as a living memorial to the late Harry S. Wherrett, a former Kokomo High School student whose education was interrupted at the age of 15. Soon thereafter, Mr.Wherrett began work in the local glass plant as an office boy, and, by the time of his death, he had risen to the position of President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for outstanding graduating seniors at Kokomo High School in Kokomo, IN who intend to pursue a Bachelor's Degree. This award is renewable three times or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Pittsburgh Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$15,000
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Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time

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