Jacob Snively Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Jacob Snively Memorial Scholarship Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation honors the memory of Jacob and his enjoyment of life. Jacob was 12 when he died in a car accident on the way to a weekend Boy Scout camping event on February 27, 2009. A sixth-grader at Avonworth Middle School, he was artistic and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed drawing, writing, and playing the guitar. This scholarship is awarded to a senior from Avonworth High School who shares Jacob's interests in the arts. The recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university, or an accredited vocational or technical trade school in the United States. Students should demonstrate an appreciation of the arts such as visual arts, creative writing, music, dance, or humanities, though they are not required to major in an art-related field.