Northside Leadership Conference Scholarship Guidelines

Electronic application can be found HERE

If you would like to request a paper application, please reach out to Kelly MacKay at kelly@pittsburghnorthside.com.

Deadline to submit an application is Monday, June 1st, 2026.

Purpose of Scholarship:

To recognize and award high school seniors who volunteer their time to improve the Northside community.

Eligibility for Scholarship:

ANY Northside resident in the 12th grade, who performs volunteer service in their community and who is attending a college or training program after high school.

Awards:

$1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Candidates will be recruited through neighborhood groups and high schools, both private and public. The individuals must reside on the Northside, but they need not attend a Northside high school.

Awardees:

Will be selected by the NSLC Dinner Committee, which is made up of representatives of the neighborhoods and participating sponsors. The number of scholarships will be determined by sponsor commitments.

Criteria for Selection:

The student should prepare an essay of 500 words or less, which describe his or her volunteer activities and future educational plans. In reviewing the student essays, the Committee will take into account spelling and grammar and their overall volunteerism. Consequently, students applying for a scholarship should check their spelling and grammar. Students are encouraged to use the spell check on their computer, and/or to have a teacher, parent or friend review their essay. On the application form, the applicant should include their name, address, phone number, school, and neighborhood in which they reside. Your name, gender or reference to race should not appear on your essay. Also, include a copy of your high school academic records.

Letters of Reference:

Two letters of reference are required. Your school principal, guidance counselor, or teacher should submit one letter. The second should be a letter from someone who is familiar with your volunteer activities (not a family member).

Applications:

All applications must be submitted by Monday, June 1, 2026

Additional Requirements:

Upon selection of an award, you must provide proof of enrollment with a college or technical/vocational school.

You or a parent must also attend the luncheon event and receive your scholarship in person.