Frank A. Weidman Fund Grant

Frank A. Weidman Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Frank A. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 17 Feb 2027.

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. Frank A. Weidman Fund The Frank A. Weidman Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide funds for graduates of Pittsburgh Public Schools to complete college and university studies in the arts and social sciences. Award Type: Single-Year Award

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend high school in any Pittsburgh Public High School as a graduating senior. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university pursuing a degree in the Arts or Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology). Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate financial need.