Panthers Forward Student Application 2023-2024

Student Application
Thank you for your interest in Panthers Forward. This application should take approximately 20 minutes to complete. A few things to note:
- Please fill in all required information, including listing a Pitt faculty or staff reference.
- We reserve the right to contact your reference to verify your qualifications to participate in this program.
- Only undergraduate students graduating in 2026 (spring, summer, fall) from the Pittsburgh campus will be eligible to apply.
- Students must have a federal student loan for the 2025-26 academic year to be eligible to apply (the Panthers Forward grant can only be applied to your 2025-26 federal student loan). If you are unsure of your loan status, please contact Chrissy Car in OAFA at clc439@pitt.edu before beginning this application.
- Should you be selected, we will have our Welcome Celebration on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 in the early evening, so please save the date.
- You must complete this application in one sitting, otherwise your progress will not be saved. This application contains two short essay questions that you will need to answer, with a limit of 250 words each. For your convenience, we have included the prompts for these questions below. We recommend that you prepare your answers to the below questions in a separate Word document ahead of time and then copy and paste them into the appropriate fields once you are ready to complete and submit your application. The two short essay questions are:
  - How has Pitt made a positive difference in your life?
  - Why do you think philanthropy/service is important?
- The application deadline is Sunday, September 28th, at 11:59 PM EST.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Email (Pitt Email Address)*
example@pitt.edu
Mobile Number*
Peoplesoft ID*
Mailing Address (should PF need to mail you a package during the academic year)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Please indicate your jacket size (unisex/men's sizing)*
Anticipated Undergraduate Graduation Date *
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*If you selected "December 2025" as your anticipated undergraduate graduation date, you are not eligible to apply for Panthers Forward at this time.

**If you selected "Other", please contact the Panthers Forward office at panthersforward@pitt.edu for clarification of eligibility before completing the application.
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Which school/schools will you be graduating from?*
Are you a University of Pittsburgh student on the Pittsburgh campus who is in good standing with the University and who has not received a full-tuition or greater scholarship?*
Do/will you have a federal subsidized or unsubsidized loan to help finance the 2025-2026 academic year?*

YesNoUnsure

Mentorship Interest

As a Panthers Forward participating student, you will have the opportunity to learn from alumni mentors and Panthers Forward graduates from a variety of backgrounds, focused on life skills that will help you be better prepared for life after you graduate from Pitt.

You have the option of opting in to be matched with an alumni Mentor or Panthers Forward graduate. Even if you choose not to be matched, you can connect with PF mentors at any time.
I would like to opt-in and be matched with a Mentor (Pitt Alumni) or Panthers Forward graduate.*

Yes, I would like to opt-inNo, not at this time

How has Pitt made a positive difference in your life (250 words or fewer)? *

0/250
Why do you think philanthropy/service is important (250 words or fewer)? *
I hereby grant the University, without limitation, the right to use my name and likeness, including but not limited to all photographs and video footage taken in connection with the Panthers Forward program in any marketing and media materials, publications, social media, etc., without further compensation or permission.*
By submitting this form, you agree that all the information you have entered is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Only undergraduate seniors on the Pittsburgh campus with federal loans are eligible for the program. If you are unsure if you have federal student loans for the 2025-26 academic year, please contact Chrissy Car in the Office of Admissions & Financial Aid at clc439@pitt.edu.

If you find you do have a federal student loan for the 2025-26 academic year, we hope you will come back and start the application process again.
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