Braddock Citizen Scholarship Fund Grant

Braddock Citizen Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: US $8,000 - US $12,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The Braddock Citizen Scholarship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to support students from Braddock, PA (zip code 15104) who are pursuing higher education. Eligible applicants include graduating seniors from Woodland Hills or Propel High Schools and undergraduate students. To qualify, candidates must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. This fund reflects the Foundation's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and fostering community growth.

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. Braddock Citizen Scholarship Fund The Braddock Citizen Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for students living in Braddock, Pennsylvania or zip code 15104 who are attending or planning to attend a two or four year college.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend Woodland Hills or Propel High schools as a graduating senior or an institution of higher education as an undergraduate student after graduating from Woodland Hills or Propel High Schools.Demonstrate financial need.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university.Preference will be given to students from Braddock, PA or 15104 zip code.