James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund Grant

James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, offers scholarships for undergraduate students from Western Pennsylvania. The fund aims to support those studying American Politics at local institutions and pursuing internships in governmental offices. Preference is given to students residing in Allegheny County and surrounding areas. This initiative honors the legacies of James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow, promoting civic engagement and political education since its inception.

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. James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund The James G. Fulton Fellows Program was established in 1972 as a living memorial to the late Western Pennsylvania Congressman who, over a 27-year period, trained more than 100 students in his office and taught them first-hand about the challenges and rewards of public life. The J. Steele Gow Political Fellows Program was established in 1965 in memory of the late J. Steele Gow. Mr. Gow was the executive director of the Maurice and Laura Falk Foundation from its beginning in 1929 until its termination in 1965. The Foundation was a pioneer in support of economic research, political science education, aided in the development and publication of more than 75 books in these fields, and developed political internships at 25 colleges and universities. Awards to undergraduate college men and women, preferably residents of Western PA who have taken courses in politics in Western PA institutions and who wish to serve political internships.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend the University of Pittsburgh or Carnegie Mellon University as an undergraduate student. Reside in Allegheny County, Armstrong County, Beaver County, Butler County, Washington County, or Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania. Have completed previous coursework in American Politics. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Plan to attend an internship in a Western Pennsylvania Congressional office; executive or administrative office of the federal government; in the legislative bodies and executive and administrative offices of local governments; or in the national, state and local offices of the political parties.