The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Educational Foundation Scholarships

Article by: Cara Talarico, Special Event & Digital Media Coordinator, Pittsburgh North

Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce (PNRC) introduced an Educational Foundation on June 1st, 1991. Formerly THE CHAMBER Educational Foundation, The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Educational Foundation (PNRCEF) is a 501(c)3 organization. The Foundation raises money for student, adult, and entrepreneur scholarship programs.

Each year, the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber Educational Foundation awards scholarships for high school students continuing their education in a four- year university setting, and students and adults looking to continue their education in the trades. The Educational Foundation scholarships focus on recognizing outstanding efforts in community service, volunteerism, and involvement in civic & community organizations, in addition to academic excellence. The PNRC Community Outreach Committee, made up of volunteer PNRC members, helps the PNRC staff administer the scholarship programs, from connecting with schools and potential scholarship applicants to increase awareness of the scholarship programs, to reviewing applications and reading essays, to assisting in the selection of the scholarship winners.

This year, five scholarships were awarded to high school students furthering their education through a four- year university and one scholarship was awarded to a graduate who will be continuing their education in the trades. The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Commerce’s staff, Board Member’s, and the Community Outreach Committee joined the staff from Baierl Automotive Group in honoring the scholarship recipients and their families with a presentation and awards ceremony on June 7th at the Baierl Acura dealership in Wexford.

Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship recipients!

PNRC Educational Foundation College Scholarship Awardees:

Daniel Bartels – Quaker Valley High School

Kendal Chilcoat- Pine- Richland High School

Benjamin Christian– North Allegheny High School

Gabrielle Lachimia – Pine- Richland High School

Andrew McLaughlin- North Allegheny High School

Baierl Trade School Scholarship Awardee: Christian Packard- Northgate High School