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Braddock Citizen Scholarship Fund Grant

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Funding Amount

US $8,000 - US $12,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • 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.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university.

Other requirements

  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Preference will be given to students from Braddock, PA or 15104 zip code.

Overview

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.

Pittsburgh Foundation
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.
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

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.

What The Pittsburgh Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,132
Total given
$64M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,020–$2.41M
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 85%, Ohio 3%, Florida 2%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Greensburg, PA; Sewickley, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA

    Education

    $2.41M

  • The Pittsburgh Promise · Pittsburgh, PA

    Scholarships and student financial aid

    $1.34M

  • Scholarship America Inc · Detroit, MI

    Scholarships

    $1.21M

  • Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA

    Arts, culture and humanities

    $878K

  • Pittsburgh Theological Seminary · Pittsburgh, PA

    Higher education

    $788K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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