Business Administration Major Receives Scholarship

Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Amanda Downs, a senior business administration at Westminster College, recently received the Ann M. Kendlehart Scholarship.

This $6,735 scholarship, funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation, was applied to her tuition for the 2006-2007 academic year.

"We are grateful to the Ann M. Kendlehart Scholarship Fund and The Pittsburgh Foundation for their support of bright, motivated students like Ms. Downs, who represent the future of our region," said Gloria Cagigas, vice president for institutional advancement at Westminster.

The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the oldest community foundations in the U.S., and the nation's 16th largest. The Foundation works to improve the quality of life in the region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting philanthropy, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.

Downs is a daughter of Susan Downs and John Downs, McKees Rocks, and a graduate of Montour High School .

For more information about scholarship funding at Westminster College, contact Cagigas at (724) 946-7348 or e-mail cagigac@westminster.edu.