INVESTING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITIES OF TOMORROW
This scholarship was established in 1991 to honor the memory of Estelle Martin Cartledge whose selfless service and constant teachings were an enduring source of strength and inspiration. The Fund will serve young people in Morning Star Baptist Church, Mon-View Heights and the Mon-Valley community.
The applicant must be a high school graduate, have a strong academic record and be accepted or currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year institution of higher education. Applicant should ideally also have a sustained (1 year or more) involvement in humanitarian service projects. This does not include paid employment but may include church work, community service projects and tutoring. Preference is given to residents of the Mon Valley (Rankin, Turtle Creek, Braddock, North Braddock, Homestead, Duquesne, Monongahela, Morning Star Baptist Church attendees, and West Mifflin. African American students are strongly encouraged to apply.
POISE grants one to two Estelle Martin Cartledge Memorial scholarships annually. Scholarship amounts can vary between $1000-$2500
The application period is open from: March 17 – May 18, 2025
To apply, click on the link below and select the Estelle Martin Cartledge Memorial Fund Scholarship Fund Application.
POISE FOUNDATION, Two Gateway Center, Suite 1700, 603 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222