First Commonwealth Bank Scholarship Program

The 2026 Scholarship program application deadline has passed. 

Rules: 

• A pool of $5,000 will be made available in a one-time gift of $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors attending a college or university.
• The students must have a 3.0 GPA (or 85% average).
• Applicants must complete an application and an essay (500 words or less) detailing how they put their community first by their community involvement and how they put their academics first by excelling in the classroom.

Entries are due at the close of business on February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. One entry per student.

Winners will be chosen by a committee of First Commonwealth executives and will be judged based on their academic achievements, community involvement and the creativity and originality of their essay. All decisions will be final. First Commonwealth will have the rights to all stories submitted for promotional purposes.

Winners will be contacted via e-mail and postal mail by April 21, 2026.

No purchase or transaction necessary to apply.