Timely pre-K scholarships available from Greater Pike

The Greater Pike Community Foundation is offering Pre-K scholarships again this year, thanks to a $15,000 donation from Highmark Life Insurance Company, made possible through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program.

The scholarships will provide full or partial tuition for local children attending summer or school-year programs at the Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD), Green Trees Early Learning Center, or The Ann Street School.

“For families who have suffered wage and job losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this will be of enormous relief,” said Jenni Hamill, Greater Pike Executive Director. “Families will be able to plan returning to work knowing in advance the scholarship money was secured. Essential workers who need child care may qualify for a scholarship immediately.”

Evan Frazier, Senior Vice President of Highmark Health, said Highmark companies are funding educational organizations that are creating innovative programs. “Education is a vital component of a strong, healthy community," he said.

Applicants must live in Pennsylvania and have children between the ages of three and six attending an approved pre-K program. Household income must be less than $90,000 annually, plus $15,842 for each dependent. Applications are available at participating schools, on Greater Pike Community Foundation’s website (greaterpike.org) or by emailing Gail Shuttleworth, Scholarship Chair, at scholarships@greaterpike.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.