Diversity scholarships are awarded based on academic performance in high school. Criteria includes weighted grade point average, strength of curriculum, class rank (if applicable), and the results of the SAT or ACT. These awards range from partial tuition to full tuition scholarships.

Eligibility

Academic criteria for diversity scholarship consideration include weighted grade point average, consistency of grades, strength of high school curriculum, SAT/ACT scores, class rank (if applicable). Quality of short answer responses submitted as part of the admissions application is also considered. Awards can be used for four years/eight semesters, provided the recipient maintains a 3.00 cumulative grade point average.

Scholarship Details

• The Cathedral of Learning Achievement Scholarship – annual award amounts include $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000.
• The Cathedral of Learning Prestige Scholarship – covers full tuition.

In addition, Pitt also awards approximately 24 full academic scholarships covering tuition, mandatory fees, and room/board to incoming freshman from underrepresented groups. The 24 full scholarships also include a one-time $500 book award and a $2,000 scholarship to be used for undergraduate research or study abroad. These competitive full diversity scholarships include:

• Donald Henderson Scholarship: Swanson School of Engineering
• Helen Faison Scholarship: Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
• Robert Lavelle Scholarship: College of Business Administration
• Adena Davis Scholarship: School of Nursing