Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship Grant

Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Summary

The Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, supports college and graduate students pursuing degrees in Music. As one of the oldest community foundations in the U.S., The Pittsburgh Foundation has been dedicated to improving quality of life since 1945. This scholarship opportunity is available to both undergraduate and graduate students who meet eligibility criteria, including a minimum GPA of 2.5 and participation in music programs.

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. Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship The Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships to college and graduate students majoring in Music.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend an institution of higher education as an undergraduate or graduate student. Pursue a degree or studies in music. Have actively participated in a music program. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.