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AMVETS implements programs for and advocates on behalf of veterans and their families. A network of AMVETS National Service Officers (NSOs) are stationed at VA regional offices and medical centers and provide information, counseling and claims assistance to all veterans and their dependants in matters concerning education, disability compensation, employment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, pension and other benefits. Annually awards scholarships to veterans and their dependents. Also conducts programs to teach children about American heritage, civics and citizenship. Pennsylvania AMVETS CODE Career Center provides asset assessment, resume writing assistance, interview skills training, and exploration into education, training, licensing, and certification opportunities.

Offers funding for Philadelphia high school students who identify as female. Funds can be used for high school tuition at a parochial or independent high school, or extracurricular activities if the student is attending a public or charter high school.

Various types educational workshops for students that are in middle school to college level, to help and assist in their developement.

Provides need-based, partial scholarships through a random lottery hosted in December and March.

Offers free access to extensive information about higher education funding.

Offers Pre-Kindergarten (Preschool) Scholarships to help families to access early education for their children.

Offers multiple scholarships and grants for students in need of financial assistance to attend post-secondary programs, including colleges, universities, and technical and trade schools.

Provides a $100 to $500 cash award to High School Seniors who show the most improvement during their senior year in grades, attendance, behavior, effort and service to others.

Provides financial assistance for ancillary expenses related to college, university, vocational school, or trade school attendance.

Provides grants to non-traditional students to further their education. Grant amounts depend on financial need and availability of funds.

Provides grants for postsecondary school education.

Provides grants to non-traditional students to further their education. Grant amounts depend on financial need and availability of funds.

Business and professional leaders united who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Focus on giving of themselves in both time and talent. Through annual fundraisers the organization supports many local non-profits. Meetings are held regularly. New membership submissions welcome and encouraged.

Offers scholarships.

The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and , in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST - The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND - High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD - The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business, and community life; FOURTH- The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

Provides scholarships for higher education to high school students. Scholarships may be used at two-year and four-year colleges and nursing, business, and vocational schools. The number of scholarships and the amount varies yearly depending on fund-raising activities.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) provides military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy necessary to succeed in higher education and following graduation.

Provides tuition scholarships to young learners that are enrolled in an approved, tuition based pre-school program. Approved programs include YWCA of Titusville Fun Factory and YMCA Tiny Footsteps.

Offers a variety of art classes and art programs for adults and kids. Scholarships for students in available based on financial need.

Provides emergency medication assistance, support groups, epilepsy self-management, patient education, consultations, referrals to community supports, seizure response dog assistance, scholarships, and other services.

Provides grants, scholarships, and support for students attending private K through 12 schools in Allegheny County. Offers various initiatives designed to promote community collaboration and wealth building.

Offers active Military and Veterans enrollment in on campus or online degree programs at Duquesne. Veteran Services include: Duquesne University participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible veterans can receive a tuition waiver from Duquesne. Combined with additional financial assistance from the VA, this allows veterans (and in some cases family members) to study tuition-free as an undergraduate or graduate student.

Scholarship memberships. Funding is available for low income families and individuals. Financial aid pays for a percentage of the membership fees.

Provides grants to non-traditional students to further their education. Grant amounts depend on financial need and availability of funds.

Operates as a trade organization consisting of builders, remodelers, specialty trade contractors, and other business related to the construction industry. Offers a builder and remodeler consumer's guide and academic scholarships.