The Virginia E. Lewis Scholarship Fund Grant

The Virginia E. Lewis Scholarship Fund, established at The Pittsburgh Foundation, supports undergraduate students majoring in Art or Art History. Created from the bequest of Miss Lewis, a distinguished art historian and former director of The Frick Art Museum, this fund aims to assist deserving scholars pursuing their passion in the arts. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 while attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.

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 Virginia E. Lewis Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation from a bequest of Miss Lewis, who spent her life as an art historian, a curator, and a professor of fine arts. Miss Lewis was the first director of The Frick Art Museum and served in that capacity from 1970 to 1984. Scholarships are to deserving undergraduate students having declared a major in Art or Art History.

Eligibility

Attend an institution of higher education as a rising undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior student.Reside in Allegheny County, PA.Pursue a degree or studies in art or art history.Demonstrate financial need.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university in the United States.