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2015 NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
2015 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
All applications must be submitted by New extended deadline Friday, March 20, 2015
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.
Award:
$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. (Generally 9 – 11 scholarships are awarded.)

For more information about the 2015 NSLC Scholarship download the application here.

Or visit the Northside Leadership Conference website:  http://www.pittsburghnorthside.com

 

Questions regarding the scholarship program should be directed to Kelly at the Conference office (412-330-2562)

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Rialto Street, a.k.a “Pig Hill”

One of Pittsburgh’s famously steep hills, measuring in at a 24% grade and  20 feet wide, Rialto Street is also called “Pig Hill” by locals as it was used to drive pigs up from the rail stations on Herr’s Island (renamed Washington’s Landing) to Spring Garden, which was Pittsburgh’s early meat packing neighborhood.