The Pittsburgh Foundation · $1,500 · Past, check next cycle
Who qualifies
Vocational or 2-year program students
Attend a community college or an accredited technical/trade school in the Tri-State region.
Graduated from a high school in Allegheny County or Butler County or have attained a GED.
Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 if the applicant is attending technical/ trade school or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 if the applicant is a community college student.
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: vocational or 2-year program students; attend a community college or an accredited technical/trade school in the tri-state region.; graduated from a high school in allegheny county or butler county or have attained a ged.. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.