Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund Grant

Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: Up to US $4,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund, established at The Pittsburgh Foundation, provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors from select high schools in Pennsylvania. The fund aims to support students pursuing education in the visual arts, with preference given to those demonstrating financial need. The Pittsburgh Foundation, founded in 1945, is committed to enhancing community life through philanthropic initiatives, making a significant impact on the region's educational landscape.

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. Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund The Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation through a bequest to provide annual scholarships to graduating seniors from Keystone, McKeesport, Shaler, South Park and Upper St. Clair high schools.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend Keystone Oaks High School, McKeesport Area High School, Shaler High School, South Park High School, or Upper St. Clair High School as a graduating senior.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.Plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2- or 4-year college or university.Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate financial need and those who plan to study the visual arts.