Ackerman Scholarship Fund for The Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania Grant

Ackerman Scholarship Fund for The Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: More than
Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Summary

The Ackerman Scholarship Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to provide financial support for members of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania pursuing higher education. This initiative focuses on assisting those who demonstrate financial need and have shown commitment to the club and community service. Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Allegheny or Somerset County, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, and planning to attend an accredited institution.

Overview

Pittsburgh Foundation The The Pittsburgh Foundation was founded in 1945 by Charles McKinley, a civic leader who envisioned a permanent charitable institution that could pool resources from individuals, families, and organizations to address the evolving needs of the Pittsburgh region. His founding vision emphasized local stewardship, donor intent, and long-term community impact, creating a flexible philanthropic model that could respond to both immediate challenges and future opportunities. Today, the Foundation continues to honor McKinley’s legacy by strengthening communities through grantmaking, civic leadership, and partnerships that promote equity, opportunity, and quality of life across southwestern Pennsylvania. Ackerman Scholarship Fund for The Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania The Ackerman Scholarship Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation was created to provide an opportunity for members of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania, who could not otherwise afford it, to obtain a college education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend high school as a graduating senior.Reside in Allegheny County or Somerset County.Have demonstrated commitment to and involvement in the Boys & Girls Club as well as community service to the satisfaction of the Advisory Committee.Demonstrate financial need.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0Plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2- or 4-year college or university.