William D. Markel Scholarship Fund Grant

William D. Markel Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The William D. Markel Scholarship Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, supports undergraduate and graduate nursing students from Butler County, PA, who demonstrate financial need. This fund honors the legacy of Charles McKinley by promoting educational equity and community empowerment. Eligible applicants must reside in Butler County and plan to attend a U.S. college or university. Preference is given to those overcoming barriers related to systemic gender inequity, ensuring access to vital nursing education.

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. William D. Markel Scholarship Fund The William D. Markel Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide multi-year scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who reside in Butler County, PA., who have financial need, and who are pursuing degrees in nursing.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Reside in Butler County in PennsylvaniaPursue a degree or studies in nursing.Demonstrate financial need.Plan to attend or be attending a 2- or 4-year college or university in the United States.Be an undergraduate or graduate student.Preference will be given to applicants who have faced social, economic, or educational barriers due to systemic gender inequity.