Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund Grant

Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, supports graduating high school seniors from Pittsburgh Public Schools and nearby areas who aspire to study the arts. With a minimum GPA of 2.4, eligible students can pursue vocational, technical, or college education. This initiative, in collaboration with Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, showcases student talent through the MCG Invitational Arts Exhibition, fostering creativity and community engagement in the visual arts.

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. Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund The Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation, in conjunction with Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, was created for graduating high school seniors interested in pursuing studies in the arts.  Manchester Craftsmen's Guild produces the MCG Invitational Arts Exhibition which features the creative accomplishments of high school students working with the visual arts.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend high school at/in: Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS); a charter school within PPS; or a public school in the Wilkinsburg, Homestead, Duquesne or West Mifflin High Schools as a graduating senior.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4.Plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2- or 4-year college or university.