Estelle Martin Cartledge Memorial Fund

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants:

• MUST be a high school graduate with a strong academic record
• MUST be accepted to or currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year institution of higher education
• Should ideally have 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 given to residents of the following Mon Valley communities (Rankin, Turtle Creek, Braddock, North Braddock, Swissvale, Glenn Hazel, Homestead, West Homestead, Duquesne, West Mifflin, Clairton, Monongahela and Whitaker) as well as Morning Star Baptist Church of West Mifflin attendees

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.