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Continuing the tradition of elevating artists in Pittsburgh through the Carol R. Brown Creative Achievement Awards, legendary artistic director and producer Oskar Eustis will engage in a moderated discussion about the role and responsibility of artists in society. The conversation will be moderated by The Heinz Endowments President Grant Oliphant and will include questions from the audience.
An extraordinary legacy addresses poverty beyond a town’s prosperity.
Two women in fields traditionally dominated by men build a powerful philanthropic legacy.
Three organizations that uplift single women raising children got a boost totaling $28,750 from the New Philanthropic Leaders (NPL), a new group of early- and mid-career philanthropists based at The Pittsburgh Foundation.
An outspoken and dedicated journalist, former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Sally Kalson made it her life’s mission to speak up and speak out. In 2014 at the age of 63, she died from ovarian cancer. Kalson left an undeniable impact on the local and national journalism community. The Sally Kalson Courage in Journalism Fund, established by her family through The Pittsburgh Foundation, will award $5,000 yearly starting in 2020 to western Pennsylvania journalist for an outstanding written work in print, broadcast or social media.
For students living in Braddock, Pennsylvania or zip code 15104 who are attending or planning to attend a two or four year college.
Average Award: $8,000-$12,000 over 4 years
Deadline: 4/1/2024
For full-time students enrolled at Mercyhurst University who plan to study abroad in a country where French is the main or secondary language (not including Canadian French) and immerse themselves in the language through a university sanctioned program. The program may be for university credit, an internship, self-directed/designed language immersion, etc. Programs may be any length of time (four-week minimum) during the up and coming academic year and must be billed through the university.
Average Award: $4,000
Deadline: 4/1/2024
For female students who were born, lived in or went to school in Western PA to provide support for continuing education.
Average Award: Varies
Deadline: 4/1/2024