Wojdak Scholarship Fund Grant

Wojdak Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The Wojdak Scholarship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to support graduating high school seniors and current undergraduates from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The fund prioritizes students demonstrating financial need and maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, facilitating their pursuit of education at accredited vocational, technical, or higher education institutions. This initiative exemplifies the Foundation's commitment to fostering educational opportunities and community development 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. Wojdak Scholarship Fund The Wojdak Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who attend(ed) high schools in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Eligibility

Attend high school in Allegheny County, PA as a graduating senior or be a current undergraduate student who has graduated from a high school in Allegheny County, PA.Demonstrate financial need.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.Plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical trade school OR 2- or 4-year college or university.