Kyra Miller, a senior at GJHS, has been awarded the REB scholarship from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. This scholarship provides tuition for four years and pays for books and fees as well. Students do not apply for this scholarship, but are chosen by the Office of Admissions out of the incoming freshman class; the office chooses only 40 recipients for this honor out of well over 1,000 potential candidates.
The REB Scholarship was created from the donation of a generous Alumnus who wanted to help local students succeed at the University. This donor set the qualifications of the scholarship which include a GPA limit, SAT score, living area, and financial need. Recipients of this scholarship must be in the top 15% of their class, earn at least a 1200 on their reading and math SATs, and live in Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, Indiana, or Westmoreland County for at least three years. Kyra has met these criteria and is overwhelmed by this honor that will enable her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education.
