Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Family Memorial Fund Grant

Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Family Memorial Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Family Memorial Fund, managed by the Pittsburgh Foundation, offers scholarship support to individuals from Allegheny County who plan to attend a 4-year college or university in Western Pennsylvania. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. This fund continues the legacy of the Pittsburgh Foundation, which has been committed to enhancing community well-being since 1945.

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. Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Family Memorial Fund The Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Family Memorial Fund provides scholarship support for individuals from Allegheny County attending an academic institution in Western, Pennsylvania.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Demonstrate financial need.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.Plan to attend a 4-year college or university in Western, Pennsylvania.Be a high school senior or graduate, GED holder, undergraduate or graduate student attending, or who attended high school in Allegheny County (PA).