THANKYOU B Y SERVING ON A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, or starting a new scholarship fund, you are making a significant difference in the lives of students. The Pittsburgh Foundation’s scholarship program, and its affiliate, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, relies on hundreds of donors and volunteers to help us award an average of $2.3 million in scholarships each year. Donors who value higher education establish funds for many reasons: to honor or memorialize loved ones, to encourage students as they persue specific fields, to support study at specific institutions that they respect, and to bridge funding gaps for economically disadvantaged students. Scholarships may fund pre-K tuition, music lessons or other enrichment programs for middle and high school students, undergraduate study, or even technical or graduate school. Scholarships align with the Foundation’s mission: improving the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community. Established in 1945. 14th largest community foundation in the nation. Permanent assets exceed $1.2 billion. More than 2,000 funds under management. QUICK FACTS PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION 1 SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOK A student at Carnegie Mellon commencement. The Foundation manages 16 scholarships connected to this university.