Economic Opportunity Scholarship in Trade and Apprenticeship Grant

Economic Opportunity Scholarship in Trade and Apprenticeship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

Overview

The Pittsburgh Foundation Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and as of 2022 is the 18th largest of more than 750 similar foundations across the United States. As a community foundation, its resources comprise endowment funds established by individuals, businesses and organizations with a passion for charitable giving and fulfilling the Foundation’s mission of improving quality of life for all in the region. The Foundation currently manages about 2,500 individual donor funds and, together with its supporting organizations and its affiliate, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, has assets of $1.386 billion (2022). Grantmaking benefits a broad spectrum of basic needs and development opportunities within Pittsburgh and beyond. Scholarships The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County provide scholarship opportunities for local students to pursue their educational goals. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate, medical and professional school students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities and career/technical schools. Economic Opportunity Scholarship in Trade and Apprenticeship The Economic Opportunity Scholarship in Trade and Apprenticeship Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for residents, ages 18 to 25, of Western Pennsylvania (Allegheny and the 6 surrounding counties) who are pursuing completion of a program at a trade school. Award Type: Multi-Year (up to 2 years)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend or plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2-year college for a terminal degree in Pennsylvania. Reside in in Allegheny County, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland or Fayette County. Pursue a degree or studies in a traditional or modern trade. Demonstrate financial need. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Be between the ages of 18 and 25.