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Hirsh Family Scholarship Fund Grant

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.Plan to attend a community college in Pennsylvania.

Geography

  • In Allegheny County, Pennsylvania as a graduating senior

Other requirements

  • Pursue a degree or studies in a STEM or medical field.

Overview

The Hirsh Family Scholarship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation in honor of Donald and Patricia Hirsh, aims to support students from Allegheny County pursuing higher education in STEM or medical fields at community colleges in Pennsylvania. This scholarship reflects the Foundation's commitment to empowering local students and addressing the educational needs of the community, ensuring access to quality education and fostering future leaders in critical fields.

Pittsburgh Foundation
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.
The Hirsh Family Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation in honor of Donald and Patricia Hirsh to provide scholarships for students from Allegheny County pursuing higher education in a STEM or medical field at a community college in Pennsylvania.

Eligibility

Attend a high school in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania as a graduating senior.Pursue a degree or studies in a STEM or medical field.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.Plan to attend a community college in Pennsylvania.

What The Pittsburgh Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,132
Total given
$64M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,020–$2.41M
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 85%, Ohio 3%, Florida 2%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Greensburg, PA; Sewickley, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA

    Education

    $2.41M

  • The Pittsburgh Promise · Pittsburgh, PA

    Scholarships and student financial aid

    $1.34M

  • Scholarship America Inc · Detroit, MI

    Scholarships

    $1.21M

  • Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA

    Arts, culture and humanities

    $878K

  • Pittsburgh Theological Seminary · Pittsburgh, PA

    Higher education

    $788K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • STEM education

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