Eugene and Nell Petrucci Fund #1 Grant

Eugene and Nell Petrucci Fund #1 Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The Eugene and Nell Petrucci Fund #1, established in 1945 by The Pittsburgh Foundation, offers scholarships to graduating seniors from specific local schools. It aims to support students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions, with a focus on those demonstrating financial need. Managed by one of the oldest community foundations in the U.S., this fund reflects a commitment to enhance educational opportunities and improve the quality of life in the region.

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. Eugene and Nell Petrucci Fund #1 The Eugene and Nell Petrucci Fund #1 was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for graduating seniors of Burgettstown, Fort Cherry, South Fayette, Tri-State Christian Academy and Cornerstone Mennonite schools.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend high school as a graduating senior of Burgettstown, Fort Cherry, South Fayette, Tri-State Christian Academy or Cornerstone Mennonite School. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2- or 4-year college or university.