2026 The Common Good Foundation Scholarship Now Open
Each year, when possible, the SWRCC awards one scholarship to a qualified high school senior from each of the school districts served by the Chamber. Through this program, we’re investing in individual futures and building stronger communities by empowering the leaders of tomorrow. We look forward to helping local students pursue their dreams, achieve their goals, and ultimately return to contribute to the communities that supported them.
Western PA high school seniors are eligible to apply for The Common Good Foundation’s 2024 Scholarship worth $1,000.00
Download PDF of Application: Here
Requirements:
The following must be met for eligibility:
1). High School Senior
2.) Must have a minimum 3.2 GPA
3.) Provide 1 Teacher Recommendation
4.) Provide a copy of high school transcript (does not have to be official copy)
5.) Complete this application form which includes a typed 450-600 word essay answering the following
- Tell us about a personal achievement that makes you proud.
- What is your greatest strength/weakness?
- Why do you deserve this scholarship?
- Is there anything else you would like to add?
- Submit a 30-second video introduction. Please indicate on the application below if the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce is allowed to share on social media. Also, please have a parent sign their approval for release of media. Please upload video files to : https://bit.ly/Scholarship2026VideoSubmission
Include First and Last Name in Video Submission
Students must send the above information and include the application located below postmarked by Friday, March 29th, 2026: https://bit.ly/StudentScholarshipApplication2026
South West Regional Chamber of Commerce
All Submissions Must Be Made Online
No applications will be accepted after the deadline. The winners will be notified in mid-April 2026.
The South West Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with The Common Good Foundation is proud to be able to offer these scholarships to students in Western Pennsylvania. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce, Office Manager, Megan Kane.
Thank you for your cooperation and support!
Mandi Pryor
Executive Director
Questions?
Megan Kane
Info@swrcoc.org
- (412) 221.4100
South West Regional Chamber of Commerce
(Please print or type information)
First Name:
Last Name:
D.O.B. (mm/dd/yy):
Mailing Address:
Number/Street:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Email Address:
Current School Information:
High School Dates of Attendance:
What University/College/Technical School will you be attending?
Anticipated Major/Field of Study:
Checklist:
__ Application Form
__ Typed Personal Essay
__ School Transcript
__Teacher Recommendation
__30 Second Video Introduction- Please Upload Videos to
Parent/ Guardian Video Signature for Release of Media:
I, _________________________________, give The Common Good Foundation and The South West Regional Chamber of Commerce permission to share general student information across social platforms and media outlets regarding the winner of this year’s The Common Good Foundation scholarship.
I, __________________________________, decline permission to to share general student information across social platforms and media outlets regarding the winner of this year’s The Common Good Foundation scholarship.
Print Name _____________________________________________
Signature _______________________________________________
*Declining permission to share student information online or through media outlets in no way jeopardizes the student’s scholarship eligibility
__ Official Transcript or Copy of Current Report Card
Certification:
I acknowledge that I have read the eligibility requirements on the attached form. All of the information furnished in support of this application is true and complete. If requested, we will submit proof of the same. Failure to do so shall invalidate this application and shall result in termination of the scholarship.
Signature of Applicant:
(Must be Signed) ________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian:
(Must be Signed) _________________________________________
Important: This application becomes valid when all terms on the above checklist are provided and submitted to:
Video Must Be Submitted Online at : https://bit.ly/Scholarship2026VideoSubmission
