Alcoa Foundation Awards $3,000 Grant to Penn State Dickinson School of Law

Business Wire, Oct 28, 2004

PITTSBURGH -- Alcoa Foundation announced today that it has awarded a $3,000 grant to Penn State University's Dickinson School of Law located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to be used as a scholarship to recognize a student who is both academically deserving and community minded.

The grant is part of Alcoa Foundation's commitment to actively invest in the quality of life in Alcoa communities worldwide.

"This scholarship will attract a student with outstanding academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to community service, bringing the Alcoa Foundation to the attention of our future leaders," says Susan A. Bogart, director of financial aid for The Dickinson School of Law.

About The Dickinson School of Law

The Dickinson School of Law was founded by The Honorable John Reed in 1834, making it the oldest law school in Pennsylvania and the fifth oldest in the nation. With the merger of The Dickinson School of Law and Penn State University in 2000, the law school embarked on a new chapter in its history. While it still produces exemplary legal practitioners with a high bar passage rate and the ability to self-confidently take up the reins of legal practice, it has added the global and technological perspectives of a major research university.

About Alcoa Foundation

Established in 1952, Alcoa Foundation is a global resource that actively invests in improving the quality of life in more than 29 countries around the world where Alcoa operates. The Foundation's grants address global and local need in Areas of Excellence that include: Conservation and Sustainability, Global Education and Workplace Skills, Business and Community Partnerships and Safe and Healthy Children and Families. Alcoa Foundation manages the ACTION and Bravo! Programs. For more information about Alcoa Foundation, visit www.alcoa.com, under Community.

About Alcoa

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 120,000 employees in 41 countries. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.