If you are a high school graduating senior in any Allegheny County schools planning to attend college or university in visual, performance or media arts, then nothing can stop. Because The Pittsburgh Foundation is trying to make every possible effort to help you with your financial worries. The excellent Pittsburgh Foundation is proudly inviting candidates to apply for their extraordinary Elaine Sirkin Forbes Scholarship Fund. Fellows must be attending a high school in Allegheny County as graduating senior planning to enrol in 2 or 4 years course in the college or university in visual, performance or media arts major.
The Pittsburgh Foundation is dedicated towards the development of Allegheny County, and for promoting the growth of the county, the foundation is taking a step towards advancing the education as the foundation is aware that education is the best step to be taken towards the growth. The foundation has willing to support the students who are planning to complete their degree in visual performance and media arts fields by offering them some financial support.
The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the most philanthropist foundation making differing programs to help people from different counties. The Pittsburgh Foundation was founded in 1945 and today is the 15th ranked foundation all across the United States. The foundation utilizes funds by businesses, organizations and individuals towards offering some financial support to the deserving people from various stages of life and levels of education.
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Brief Description
Follow the table below for more information about the fund:
| Organization | Pittsburgh Foundation |
| Educational Level | High school students |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | $1000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Undefined |
| City | PA |
| Nationality | Domestic and International |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | March 3, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application, Essay, FAFSA, LoR |
Who May Be Eligible?
Take a look at the requirements mandatory to be eligible for these scholarships:
- Fellows must be attending a high school in Allegheny County as graduating senior planning to enrol in 2 or 4 years course in the college or university in visual, performance or media arts major.
- Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and should demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply
Only the eligible students should begin with the application process. Fellows must complete the application form with all the required details and materials without any negligence. All the sections in the application should be adequately completed so that to be considered for scholarships. Any late application submitted will not be entertained by the foundation. Please submit your applications a few days before the deadline. Applicants can contact Jennifer Marino, Scholarship Specialist – marinoj@pghfdn.org for any queries.
Supporting Documents
- Application with essay
- FAFSA
- Two letters of references from the people who are not related to you are required.
Benefits
Each student selected to award scholarship will receive the funds of $1000. This is a single years award and not a renewable scholarship. Candidates should use this amount only to defray their education-related costs like tuition, books, room and other associated expenses. This scholarship motivates students to benefit their counties with their education and their excellence. The program reduces financial stress on the students.
Application Deadline
Please submit your application before March 3, 2021. The foundation will reject late applications.
