Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment Grant

Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment Grant

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

Summary

The Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, honors Howard Gendell, a physician and jazz musician. This scholarship supports local music students pursuing degrees in jazz. Eligible candidates must attend Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, Duquesne University, or the University of Pittsburgh, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. This initiative fosters musical talent and educational advancement within the Pittsburgh community.

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. Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment The Pittsburgh Jazz Society/Howard Gendell M.D. Scholarship Endowment was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation through The Friends of Howard Gendell in memory of Howard Gendell, a physician and a jazz musician. Scholarships are for deserving music students pursuing a degree in music with a major or minor in jazz.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, Duquesne University, or University of Pittsburgh. Pursue a degree or studies in jazz music or a related field. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.