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

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.

The Pittsburgh Foundation
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.
The James G. 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

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.