PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2015 - The PPG Industries Foundation announced today that it is sponsoring nearly $325,000 in undergraduate college scholarships for U.S. students through National Merit Scholarship Corp. in 2015, including 53 new four-year scholarships.

The new scholarships include 35 awards for PPG employees' children, 16 awards for students who live in communities near PPG facilities and two National Achievement scholarships recognizing outstanding Black American high school students. Scholarship winners are selected by National Merit Scholarship Corp. based on Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) scores and additional criteria, and they receive awards of $1,500 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.

"The PPG Industries Foundation has been helping academic dreams come true through the National Merit Scholarship Programs for more than 50 years," said Sue Sloan, executive director of the PPG Industries Foundation. "It's very exciting to know we're helping so many young people who will become tomorrow's leaders in advanced manufacturing and other fields."

For consideration for the program, students must take the PSAT/NMSQT in their junior year of high school.

The PPG Industries Foundation aims to create brighter, more colorful communities wherever PPG has a presence in the United States. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow today's skilled workforce and develop tomorrow's innovators in research and development, manufacturing, information technology and other careers related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Plus, we empower PPG employees to make an impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more at www.ppgcommunities.com.

About National Merit Scholarship Corp.
Established in 1955 to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the largest independently financed competition for college undergraduate scholarships in the United States, National Merit Scholarship Corp. is a nonprofit organization that operates without government assistance. The majority of National Merit Scholarships offered each year are underwritten by independent corporate and college sponsors that support NMSC's efforts to honor the nation's scholastic talent and encourage academic excellence at all levels of education. For more information, visit www.nationalmerit.org.

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.®
PPG Industries' vision is to be the world's leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products and surroundings. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG provides added value to customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in more than 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2014 were $15.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPGIndustries on Twitter.

Bringing innovation to the surface is a registered trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

Contact:
K.C. McCrory
PPG Corporate Communications
412-434-2445
kmccrory@ppg.com
www.ppgcommunities.com

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