Scholarship
Lightbown Family Scholarship Fund
For students from Allegheny County pursuing a career in education.
Award varies
Deadline: 4/1/2024
In The News
Pittsburgh Foundation launches $50,000 prize for women painters
The Pittsburgh Foundation has announced the launch of a new biennial award program designed to propel the careers of women artists.
Philanthropy News Digest
In The News
Alarming statistics....Report shows Black unemployment at 16% in the city, 34% below poverty level
Last week, Allegheny Conference on Community Development President and CEO Stefani Pashman tossed out a rather startling bit of data to the audience at the African American Chamber of Commerce PowerBreakfast: “There are no zip codes (in Pittsburgh) where African Americans have the dominant income.”
The Pittsburgh Courier
Scholarship
Ira R. and Frances Wood Scholarship Fund
For graduating seniors of Highland High School and/or the Deer Lakes High School.
Award varies
Deadline: 4/1/2024
Scholarship
Kay F. Thompson Memorial Fund
For dental students at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Dental Medicine.
Average Award: Varies
Deadline: Inquire with the scholarship contact.
Scholarship
Moul-Summers Scholarship Fund
For students who prefer a vocational program or a 2-year college program.
Average Award: $1,500
Deadline: 4/1/2024
Scholarship
McKeesport Area High School I Will Succeed Scholarship
For graduating high school seniors at McKeesport High School.
Average Award: $4,000
Deadline: 4/1/2024
Scholarship
Agnes Wynona Breedon Memorial Scholarship Fund
For graduating seniors at Richwood High School in Richwood, West Virginia.
Average Award: $1,000
Deadline: 3/15/2024
Scholarship
The 14th Quartermaster/Operation Desert Storm Scholarship Fund
For Westmoreland County High School students considering a military career or whose parent is a veteran or serving in the US Army.
Award varies
Deadline: 4/1/2024
In The News
Why does Pittsburgh have 90 neighborhoods?
Pasted to the wall of Department of City Planning is a large, colorful map of Pittsburgh. It’s divided into seven shades, denoting city planning sectors and parks, and a light red line squiggles throughout the jagged map.
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