Elaine Sirkin Forbes Scholarship Fund

The Elaine Sirkin Forbes Scholarship Fund was created at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for high school seniors graduating from Allegheny County Schools who wish to major in visual, performance or media art.

Average Award: $1,000
Award Type: Single-Year Award
Application Period Opens: 1/05/2026
Application Period Closes: 2/17/2026

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Criteria

  • Attend high school in Allegheny County, PA as a graduating senior.
  • Pursue a degree or studies in visual, performance or media arts.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  • Plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university.

How to Apply

  • Click the button on this page and follow the instructions from Scholarship America. (This page will show the button when the application period is open.)

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