William Henry Fitch Memorial Trust Grant

William Henry Fitch Memorial Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The William Henry Fitch Memorial Trust, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to provide need-based scholarships for nursing students facing systemic barriers to education. Eligible applicants must reside in Allegheny County, PA, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, and attend an accredited nursing program. Preference is given to those demonstrating financial need and who are at junior/senior level in a four-year institution or second-year in a two-year program. This initiative supports equity in educational opportunities.

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 Henry Fitch Memorial Trust The William Henry Fitch Memorial Trust was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide need-based scholarships for students who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement, seeking a professional nursing education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend an accredited nursing program.Reside in Allegheny County, PA.Pursue a degree or studies in nursing.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.Preference will be given to applicants with financial need, who have been disproportionately affected by systemic barriers to educational achievement and who are junior/senior-level students in a four-year institution or second-year students in a two-year program.