Scholarship Opportunities
New for 2023, 2024, 2025
Thomas Harshman Memorial Scholarship
In memory of “the Father of USC Theater” Thomas Harshman
Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair
For a graduating USCHS senior accepted to a college/university to major or minor in the performing or theater arts
Candidates must have participated in the Upper St. Clair High School spring musical or fall play for two years.
Completed applications must be submitted to the USCHS Counseling Office by Noon on April 14, 2023.
Click here for Tony Tye’s photograph of Thomas Harshman “the administrator” at the municipal building printed in the Post Gazette. (Copyright © Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.)
William A. Pope Scholarship - FINAL YEAR 2023
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is planning a post-high school education program. Applicants should provide an essay showing evidence of selflessness among peers and a willingness to help others through volunteerism; evidence of achieving the best in school performance, and that the applicant has limited opportunities to receive other academic or athletic scholarships. This scholarship will not exceed $500 and will be presented at Awards Night. The William A. Pope Scholarship of a maximum of $500 is available every year through 2023.
T.J. White Athletic Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who will attend a four-year college and plans to continue participation in his/her sport. The applicant must have been a member of a USC team sport for all four years of high school and received at least two varsity letters in that sport. A 3.2 GPA (grade point average) is required for consideration. This scholarship will not exceed $750 and will be presented at Awards Night. The T.J. White Athletic Scholarship of a maximum of $750 is available every year through 2027.
