Tamara Scherer, a Westminster College sophomore psychology-human resources major, recently received the Eugene and Nell Petrucci Fund No. 2 Scholarship.

This $6,000 four-year scholarship, funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation, was applied to her tuition for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Scherer, a daughter of Lisa Koller of Washington, is a graduate of Washington High School.

"We are grateful to the Eugene and Nell Petrucci Scholarship Fund No. 2 and The Pittsburgh Foundation for their support of bright, motivated students like Ms. Scherer, 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., awarding more than $36.8 million in grants in 2006. 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.

For more information about scholarship funding at Westminster College, contact Cagigas at (724) 946-7368 or e-mail cagigac@westminster.edu.