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Employees for at least two seasons at Member Clubs of the Western Pennsylvania Golf Association are eligible. This includes employees in the clubhouse, golf shop, golf course, swimming pool or tennis courts. This scholarship is available for high school seniors or students in their freshman or sophomore years in college. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.8 in college. Applications are available in Naviance. Deadline to apply is Saturday, November 30.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 36th class in 2024, the Foundation has provided over 6,900 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $84 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

Deadline: September 30, 2024 Click here to access the application.

Citizen's Bank will be awarding a grand prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses and a monthly prize of $2,500. Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize for use towards school expenses. See official rules for details. The application is opent o high school seniors along with their parents or guardians. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. 

Financial Aid Night will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m. PRHS families are strongly encouraged to attend to learn about the financial aid process and what options today's students have available to them. PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) will be our guest speaker this year. Information regarding financial aid can be found on the PHEAA website or click here to access the Federal Student Aid website. Registration is required. See the event flyer for registration information and QR code or click here.

Join La Roche University for the North Pittsburgh College Fair on Monday, October 7, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Kerr Fitness & Sports Center. Meet with representatives from 140 colleges and universities to learn about different campuses and identify schools that offer your chosen major. 

Discover a School for U!

Join Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University to discover the exceptional opportunities our schools have to offer!

The college admissions process is an opportunity to reflect on your many options for the future. Whether you imagine yourself studying in a city, a suburb, or a rural area; at a large, public university or a smaller, private school; or cheering on your favorite team or sleeping in on game day, you can learn about the features that will make your future college home a perfect fit for you! Admissions counselors will discuss academics, campus life, financial aid, and the admissions process at various top institutions. Click here for information about virtual dates and times and to register.

You and your family are invited to an ND on the Road event presented by Elizabeth Soller, a Notre Dame Admissions Counselor on Thursday, September 26, at 7:00 pm in the PRHS Auditorium. The session will include information on academic, community, and spiritual life at the University of Notre Dame, as well as insights into the admissions and financial aid processes. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered. Please RSVP for the event by completing this form.