Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: US $2,000 - US $8,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, supports students pursuing the performing and theatrical arts at Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, or Point Park University. It aims to assist those with special talents, financial need, and a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5, while fostering well-rounded individuals who demonstrate self-discipline and motivation beyond academics. This scholarship honors the legacy of Don Brockett and empowers the next generation of artists in Pittsburgh.

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. Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship Fund The Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarship benefits to students of the performing and theatrical arts at Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University or Point Park University.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend or plan to attend Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University or Point Park University.Have special talent or interest in the performing and theatrical arts.Demonstrate financial need.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to 3.5.Plan to attend Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University or Point Park University.Be a good student but not in the top 10% academically. Also, be involved in extracurricular and/or other activities outside of school which reflect an ordinary (typical) student who shows extraordinary self-discipline and motivation to goals larger than self.