NEED offers both scholarships and grants. A grant is a need-based form of aid while a scholarship is merit-based aid.

Unmet NEED Program Grants

Our grants are made through our Unmet NEED Program, our hallmark program, which provides last dollar funding to lower-income students that still have a need for aid after all federal, state, local and private scholarships and grants have been secured. These grants are not automatically renewable. Students must complete a new application each year.

Adopt-A-Student Program

Students who apply for assistance from NEED may be selected into the "Adopt-A-Student" program. Through this program, an donor selects or asks NEED to select an individual which meet their set criteria. The donor then provides an annual grant of $1,000 for each year the student completes college. In return, NEED keeps the donor abreast of the student's progress and provides opportunities for mentoring and other interaction if the donor requests it. There is no separate application for this program and students cannot request enrollment into it. Students are notified by NEED if they are selected to be enrolled in the program. These grants may be either need based or merit based.

Scholarship/Grant Management

NEED administers and manages a wide variety of scholarships and grants for local churches, corporations, individuals, and organizations. While, students cannot apply for the following scholarships individually, all those students who submit the regular Unmet NEED Program application are given equal consideration in determining which scholarships they may be eligible for and then submitting their application for consideration of the special scholarship. Scholarships may be either need-based or merit-based, depending on the specific criteria of the donor. Following are the list of scholarships that are administered by NEED through this program:

 
  • 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter Scholarship (Mary Alice Chisley Memorial Scholarship)
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter (Madelyn Hairston Giddens Scholarship)
  • Alpha Wives Scholarship
  • Anonymous Technical School Scholarship
  • Charles Van Williams Award
  • Citizens Bank Scholars
  • Clinton and Myetta Sadler Law Award
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Pittsburgh Alumnae Chapter Scholarship
  • Donald James Love Scholars
  • Dominion Peoples Scholars
  • Duquesne Law Challenge Scholarship
  • Edward I. Charles, Jr., Memorial Scholarship
  • Elmer and Josephine Cobb Scholarship
  • Eustace O. Uku Scholarship
  • Euzelle "Bubby" Hairston Scholarship
  • First Friday’s Scholarship
  • Florence Reizenstein Memorial Scholarship
  • George W. Faison Memorial Scholarship
  • Gladys Hayes Scholarship
  • Harriet Tubman Guild Scholarship
  • Hefflin-Floyd Educational Scholarship
  • Herman L. Reid, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
  • Howard B. and Janet A. Slaughter Scholarship
  • Keyes Family Scholarship
  • Kurtzrock-Fogleman Humanitarian Scholarship
  • LaRue Andrew Brandon Memorial Scholarship
  • Leoma Williams Memorial Scholarship
  • Madie Elizabeth White Book Scholarship
  • Marjorie Williams Book Scholarship
  • Marion Jordan Memorial Scholars
  • Marvin E. Carolina, Jr. Scholarships
  • Mildred Wade Memorial Scholarship
  • Miller Elementary School Scholarship
  • National City Scholars
  • National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship
  • National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Award
  • Networking for Equal Education and Economic Development Scholarship
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Iota Phi Foundation Scholarship
  • Pittsburgh Black Media Association Scholarship
  • Pittsburgh Club, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship
  • PNC Bank Scholars
  • Rev. Henry Carter Memorial Scholarship
  • Robert O. Agbede Engineer Scholarship
  • Sgt. James H. “Rip” Taylor Memorial Scholarship
  • Stanley Andrew Lowe Scholarship
  • Teacher Excellence Foundation Scholarship
  • Three Rivers Rowing Association Scholarship
  • Urban League of Pittsburgh Scholarship
  • Walton Family Scholarship of the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
  • Westinghouse High School Commission of Recognition Scholarship
  • William and Evelyn Strickland Memorial Scholarship
  • William R. Robinson Scholarship
  • William S. Hopson Scholarship

 

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NEED is designated as an EIO through PA's EITC program. We thank the following donors for contributing through this program:
  • Allegheny Technologies
  • Bank of New York Mellon
  • Dollar Bank
  • Equitable Resources
  • Highmark
  • UPMC

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