Eugene "Babe" Fabrizi Fund to Educate Music Students
Theatre scholarship guide
Applications are currently closed. The most recent deadline on record is February 17, 2026. Check the sponsor website for the next application cycle.
Scholarship details
- Funder
- The Pittsburgh Foundation
- Study level
- High School / Undergraduate
- Scholarship type
- Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Point Park University or University of Pittsburgh
- Opens
- Deadline
- (Closed)
- Typical award size
- Up to $3,000 (single year; prior recipients may reapply)
- Website
- Learn more
Eligibility criteria
Graduating high school seniors planning to attend, or current students at, Carnegie Mellon, Duquesne, Point Park, or University of Pittsburgh pursuing music or music/musical theatre studies. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference for percussionists; all music students encouraged to apply.
Application steps
- Apply via Pittsburgh Foundation scholarship portal when open.
- Complete essay section.
- Submit FAFSA Submission Summary, unofficial transcript, and one letter of reference.
- Submit by February closing date.
Required materials
- Online application and essay
- FAFSA Submission Summary
- Unofficial transcript
- One letter of reference (non-relative)
Overview
The Eugene “Babe” Fabrizi Fund to Educate Music Students of The Pittsburgh Foundation was created to support young or adult musicians. Criteria Pursue a degree or studies in music or a music/musical theater concentration in higher education. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Preference will be given to percussionists though all music students are encouraged to apply.
Past recipients
Music/musical theatre students at CMU, Duquesne, Point Park, or Pitt; announced via Pittsburgh Foundation