Picerne Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship - For Graduate Education

The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to previous recipients of the Picerne Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship who are undergraduate college students planning to attend graduate school, have demonstrated civic leadership, community service, and are true “over-achievers”. This $2,500/year (for up to two years) scholarship is meant for deserving students who are pursuing a dream, but without this support, may not have the chance.

Student Requirements for Renewal: To receive further semi-annual installments of $1,250 students must:
*Uphold a 3.25 or higher term GPA *Be enrolled as a full-time student *Submit a semi-annual update by March 1st and September 1st for review that includes: 1. student semester update form and 2. Complete transcript including semester grades, semester GPA, cumulative GPA, and next semester’s schedule.

After approval by The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation, the student’s next installment check will be mailed directly to their college by The PEF. Under exceptional circumstances, accompanied with a detailed explanation, a GPA of below 3.25 might be approved for renewal.

Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before initial check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses.