Scholarship

Eugene J. Andolsek Memorial Scholarship

The Pittsburgh Foundation Original Source
Award

$16,000 - $16,000

Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Eugene J. Andolsek Memorial Scholarship honors Eugene Andolsek, a gifted self-taught artist who was unable to pursue higher education due to family circumstances. Eugene spent years creating intricate and complex artwork at his kitchen table using compass, ruler, inks and graph paper. His work was featured in the 'Obsessive Art' exhibition at the American Folk Art Museum in New York in 2005, when he was 84 years old, garnering critical acclaim. This memorial scholarship was established from the proceeds of Eugene's vast portfolio to enable young students to continue their education in a way he was never able to. The scholarship provides significant value and is renewable for up to 4 years of post-secondary education, supporting first-generation students in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania who demonstrate passion and dedication to their degree pursuit, whether in academics or art-related fields. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout their studies.

Duration 48 - 49 mo
Renewable (4yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Residency
United States
Applicants
individual
Priority for
first_generation

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts letters_of_recommendation cover_letter

Restrictions

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