The Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship was established in 1995 by the friends and family of the late Pittsburgh artist. Eleanor passed away on June 5, 1997.
The scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who are interested in pursuing study in the creative arts. Students must have attended one of the following Pennsylvania school districts: Pittsburgh Public Schools, a charter school within the Pittsburgh Public School district, or a public school in the Wilkinsburg, Homestead, Duquesne or West Mifflin School District.
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must submit four original works of art as entries to the Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Awards Competition, which is held in conjunction with the Manchester Craftsman's Guild Invitational Arts Exhibition. Applicants must have a 2.4 GPA and plan to enroll in a two- or four-year accredited college or career school.