Student Scholarships

The NSDCF oversees over 33 scholarships to benefit graduating Norwin High School seniors in their quest to achieve higher education at a university, college, or technical school. Since 2007, total scholarships have exceede $1.3 million dollars.

Each scholarship has specific criteria of eligibility for the award and a selection committee that screens the applications and chooses the awardee(s). Unless otherwise noted, interested students should contact their guidance counselor for more information, including scholarship applications.

#1 Cochran Toyota Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who will pursue a career and education as an automotive technician or in a business or finance field. Applicants should have an outstanding attendance record with a history of community service and overall diligence. Applications will be weighed based on criteria set by the Norwin Scholarship Advisory Committee.

Beverly and Guy Daymont Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who participated in cheerleading during their high school career and will continue cheerleading in college.

Carol Terbot Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship applicants must be current Norwin High School Student active in FBLA or DECA and other school and/or community activities. Attendance is also considered in the selection process.

Daniel Priatko Noble Knight Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, has played in a high school sport, is involved in extracurricular activities with active community involvement.

Dansak Family Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a student who loves activity/athletics and demonstrates service to school and community.

David J. Karas Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School student pursuing post high school education who is of good moral character, gives his/her best effort at all times and has a clear vision of his/her future career path.

David J. Nelson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior with an 85% GPA or higher, love of athletics, broad interests through commitment to music, art or community, and shows genuine acceptance of peers regardless of background.

Del. P. Nolfi Memorial Fund

These are leadership scholarships for Norwin High School graduating seniors selected by the Nolfi Family. The fund has been established for the late Del P. Nolfi of Glassport. Applicants must have a minimum QPA of 85%.

Doctor Eileen Exton Music Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who will be enrolled in a piano or instrumental performance major.

Donald G. Kattic Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in honor of Don G. Kattic, and is for a graduating Norwin High School senior. Applicants should have a record of service to the school and community, leadership, and effort.

Mr. Kattic was honored as NAFA’s first Friend of Norwin for his distinguished career and service. Don served his nation as a Marine, he served the Norwin School district as an educator for thirty-five years, and served his community through his work with VFW Post 781 as a force of positive change in the Norwin area.

Elynor Mae Bruce Sutter Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be a Norwin High School graduating senior planning to major in one of these fields listed in order: Piano Performance, Music Education (piano, vocal or string), Vocal Music, Stringed Instrument Performance, Music Education (any instrument); Most outstanding choral student.

Fawcett Deslam Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior pursuing a degree in elementary education.

Frank S. Keough Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who has demonstrated outstanding community service and the quality of their goals for the future.

Frank V. Benevento Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh or Penn State University. The successful applicant must also demonstrate a commitment to community activities along with with a cumulative GPA above 2.7 and an SAT score above 900.

Hugh and Marion Campbell Memorial Scholarship

J. Walter Miles Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior with strong math and science skills who will be attending the University of Pittsburgh or Cornell University.

James L. Dudley Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior based on criteria set by the Norwin Scholarship Advisory Committee.

Jill E. Fallone Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School Senior with a love of music, dance and/or theater. The successful applicant must be imaginative, spirited and highly committed to the arts and seeks to create in the performing arts.

Karisa Samuels Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who is enrolled in–or has applied to–an accredited college, university, or technical school. Applicants should submit their application, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation.

M. Dolores 'Dolly' Fink Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School female student pursuing a degree in Physical Education, Health or Nursing.

Medic Family Farm Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior enrolled in an agriculture-related major.

Michael T. Sweeney, Jr. R.A.K. Experience Award

This is a mini-award designed to give students in the Norwin School District the opportunity to attend an event/activity with their entire family that would otherwise be hard to attain (i.e., tickets to the school picnic, a movie, bowling night, or a sports event).

Michael T. Sweeney, Jr. R.A.K. Scholarship

This award is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who intends to pursue a secondary degree in technology. Applicants must have a QPA of 2.5 or greater, currently enrolled in technology class(es), and be self-motivated and self-challenging.

Michael T. Sweeney, Jr. R.A.K. Technology Education Scholarship

This award is for the outstanding senior technology student who intends to pursue a secondary education degree in technology.

Naponick Family Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who has a history of preforming above expectations, has exhibited strong leadership qualitys, and participates in interscholastic programs at Norwin. Applicants should also exhibit a need for financial aid.

Norwin Alumni and Friends Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Norwin High School senior who has demonstrated outstanding school performance as well as community service throughout their high school career. Download the Norwin Alumni and Friends Scholarship application (PDF).

Norwin Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded each annually to a Norwin High School senior who exhibits traits of service, leadership, respect, integrity and compassion. Interested students should contact their guidance counselor and/or the Norwin Chamber of Commerce for additional details concerning this scholarship.

Pastarini Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is provided for graduating Norwin High School seniors who demonstrated excellence in music performance while a student at Norwin and plans to major in in the fields listed, in order: Vocal Music, Music Education, Major in History (not social studies), Education Major, Leadership.

Paul and Anne Smiy Scholarship

This scholarship provides $2500.00 each to four graduating Norwin High School seniors who have demonstrated dedicated service to school and community.

R. Neil Faust Memorial Scholarship

This award is made available annually to sixth-grade student(s) for summer enrichment program(s) in the student’s area of interest.

Richard W. Murdoch Scholarship

This scholarship is for graduating Norwin High School seniors as set forth in the last will and testament of Richard W. Murdoch, the amount determined by the investment earnings of the Murdoch Trust. Interested applicants should contact their guidance counselor for additional details.

Roy J. Martin Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior who has demonstrated leadership and academic achievement, participated in football or women’s basketball at Norwin High School and plans to major in teaching, secondary education, social studies or related discipline.

Schehr Family Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior pursuing an education and/or occupation in healthcare or a trade.

Shirley Lewis McCune Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior enrolled in business or accounting.

Thomas J. and Gladys Sowash Stoker Scholarship

Applicants must be graduating seniors of Norwin High School and have resided within Irwin Borough for the entirety of their four year high school experience. In addition, applicants must have a minimum QPA of 2.5, and demonstrate service to school and community.

Thomas P. Shrump Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior and is in honor of Thomas P. Shrump. Applicants must have been a member of the Norwin High School Marching Band or Colorguard and be enrolled–or have applied to–an accredited college, university, or technical student.

Tim L. Greenawalt Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who will be pursuing higher education in drafting, engineering, or graphic arts.

Tyler J. Ball Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for a graduating Norwin High School senior with an active life of service to school and community. Preference will be given for student council membership, National Honor Society recognition, and attendance at Duquesne University.