Matthew’s legacy
The Matthew James Cunningham Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 to honor and continue Matthew’s legacy and support Environmental Science majors in Western Pennsylvania. The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior at the Butler Area High School, who plans to major in one of the Environmental Sciences.
The scholarship is endowed at The Pittsburgh Foundation.
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Latest posts
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Congratulations Jordyn Slater, 2025 scholarship recipient!
Please join me in congratulating Jordyn Slater, the 2025 recipient of the Matthew Cunningham Memorial Scholarship! Jordyn is a 2025 graduate of Butler Area High School and will be attending West Virginia University majoring in… Read more
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Congratulations Legend Wilkinson, 2024 scholarship recipient!
Please join me in congratulating Legend Wilkinson, the 2024 recipient of the Matthew Cunningham Memorial Scholarship! Legend is a 2024 graduate of Butler Area High School and will be attending Slippery Rock University majoring in… Read more
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Conversation with 2023 scholarship recipient Maxine Burger.
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Maxine Burger, the 2023 winner of the Matthew Cunningham Memorial Scholarship. Maxine graduated from Butler High School in 2023. In high school she was a member of the Environmental… Read more