Vocational Training Fund for Girls Grant

Vocational Training Fund for Girls Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: Up to US $4,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The Vocational Training Fund for Girls, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to empower underprivileged female students in Allegheny County by providing scholarships for vocational training at accredited institutions. By addressing financial needs and promoting educational access, this fund seeks to break down barriers created by systemic gender inequity. The Pittsburgh Foundation, founded in 1945, emphasizes long-term community impact through flexible philanthropic initiatives that enhance opportunities and quality of life in the region.

Overview

Pittsburgh Foundation The The Pittsburgh Foundation was founded in 1945 by Charles McKinley, a civic leader who envisioned a permanent charitable institution that could pool resources from individuals, families, and organizations to address the evolving needs of the Pittsburgh region. 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. Vocational Training Fund for Girls The Vocational Training Fund for Girls was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for vocational training to underprivileged students of Allegheny County.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend or plant to attend an accredited career/technical school, Point Park University, or Robert Morris University.Graduated from a high school in Allegheny County, PA, GED holder, or current undergraduate residing in Allegheny County (PA).Demonstrate financial need.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.Preference will be given to applicants who have faced social, economic, or educational barriers due to systemic gender inequity.