Greg Jones Scholarship
For students from Glen Hazel / Hazelwood / Glenwood sections of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria
- Student must currently live in the 15207 Zip code, or have parents/grandparents that previously lived in the 15207 Zip code
- ·Have a minimum 2.25 overall GPA
- If a recent high school graduate, student must have a minimum of 2.75 GPA in junior and senior years
- Provide at least two references, with at least one reference from a current or former high school teacher; can have one reference from a community leader
- Preference will be given to low-income students (determined by EFC number on SAR form)
- Attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in pursuit of an Associates or Bachelor’s degree or technical professional degree
Deadline: May 31, 2023 – Apply online at:
www.poisefoundation.org/scholarships
Learn and Earn
Summer Youth Employment Program – provides Allegheny County youth the opportunity to:
- Earn over $1,300
- Build job skills
- Develop professional networks Explore career pathways
APPLICANTS must be between the ages of 14 – 21, live in Allegheny County, authorized to work in the U.S.,
and meet program income requirements. Remote options are available. In-person participants will be given bus passes. Apply online:
WWW.JOBS4SUMMER.ORG
IAW Summer Welding Bootcamp – Teens 14-17 can join Hazelwood Industrial Arts Workshop to gain an appreciation for metal art and a new career. Apply
HERE.
LGBTQIA+ Resources for Youth
From Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation:
AFFIRMing Art – Explore ways to cope with stress and improve your mental health with/through arts and crafts. New art project each week. Wednesdays in June 5-6:30pm in East Liberty
https://tinyurl.com/2p898cc9
Teen Mental Health First Aid – Learn how you can help a friend in need during a mental health crisis. Youth 15-18 who complete all three sessions are eligible for a stipend.
https://tinyurl.com/2s3su7km
Kick off to Pride – Join us for a pre pride celebration with crafts, food and friends! We will have supplies for making Pride March posters, stickers, and more.
https://tinyurl.com/2eeapm6v
Ice Cream and AFFIRMing Community – Building community and wellbeing through exploring our local community with ice cream at each session (requires walking, June 7,8,14, & 15 2:30-3:30 in East Liberty
https://tinyurl.com/mpwzzamf
