Pittsburgh Playhouse Plus Scholarship Fund
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- The Pittsburgh Foundation
- Study level
- Undergraduate (sophomore+)
- Scholarship type
- Carnegie Mellon University, Point Park University, or University of Pittsburgh;Pennsylvania
- Opens
- Not published
- Deadline
- Not published - inquire with the scholarship contact; apply via each school financial aid office (2027-28 Point Park, 2028-29 Pitt, 2029-30 CMU)
- Typical award size
- Varies (renewable subject to committee recommendation)
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Theatre Arts majors who have completed first year at Carnegie Mellon University, Point Park University, or University of Pittsburgh. Award rotates by school year (2027–28 Point Park; 2028–29 Pitt; 2029–30 CMU). Financial need required; minimum cumulative GPA typically 2.0.
Application steps
- Confirm your school is eligible for the current rotation year.
- Apply through The Pittsburgh Foundation scholarship portal and/or contact your school's Office of Financial Aid.
- Submit SAR/FAFSA and unofficial transcripts as required.
- Meet the foundation/school deadline.
Required materials
- Pittsburgh Foundation application
- Student Aid Report/FAFSA
- Unofficial transcripts
- Theatre major confirmation
Overview
The Pittsburgh Playhouse Plus Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide to students whose major is Theatre Arts and have completed their first year of study at Carnegie Mellon University, Point Park University, or University of Pittsburgh. The scholarship rotates at each school from year to year. The 2021-22 award is for students attending CMU. CONTACT Office of Financial Aid at the appropriate school. CRITERIA Attend Carnegie Mellon University, Point Park University or University of Pittsburgh. Pursue a degree or studies in theater arts. Have completed the first year of study. Demonstrate financial need. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. HOW TO APPLY Submit your Student Aid Report (SAR). If you have not already received your SAR, you can do so by applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Submit your unofficial transcripts.
Past recipients
Theatre students at CMU, Point Park, and Pitt on a rotating annual basis