Hirsh Family Scholarship Fund Grant
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- STEM education
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