Each year the Podiatry Foundation of Pittsburgh grants scholarships to podiatric students from the western Pennsylvania area. Scholarships for students in each year of study are named in memory of deceased Doctors of Podiatric Medicine from Western Pennsylvania who made significant contributions to the profession.

• Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Scholarship (1st Year Students)
• Scott Griffith, DPM Memorial Scholarship (2rd Year Students)
• Andrew (Rocky) Graziano, Jr., DPM
• Memorial Scholarship (3rd Year Students)
• Frank Martino, DPM Memorial Scholarship (4th Year Students)
• Wayne Wolf, DPM (Honorable Mention Award)

The scholarship program grants scholarships to up to three awards in each of the four years of podiatric study. Students applying for the awards must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a resident of Pennsylvania specifically from the western PA area
• Submit an application, curriculum vitae and an essay about their goals
• Transcripts are encouraged but not necessary
• Completed applications must be received by November 1 of each year
• Winners can apply for each year
• Applications are to be sent to nickinigro@comcast.net

Winners of the scholarships will be notified and monies awarded thereafter to their school to be applied towards tuition. If tuition is paid, then monies may go to any outstanding balance and then afterwards, awarded to the student if all obligations are met.

Any questions, I can be reached at nickinigro@comcast.net

Nicki Nigro, DPM FACFAS

Please structure your proposal to provide the following information in the order indicated. Use the headings and subheadings provided. Then, in your own words, address the questions and issues posed in the outline. The questions reflect the general interests and concerns of grant makers, but are not intended to be conclusive. Additional information pertinent to your project should be included. Please be thorough, yet strive for brevity. Although tightly written proposals are preferred, take the space your need to make your case.

• Summarize your organization’s history
• State your mission and goals, future challenges, and long-range plans
• Outline current programs and activities
• Highlight accomplishments

Tip: Differentiate yourself from similar or competing organizations.

• Describe the proposed program or project – 1 sentence
• Identify the needs/problems to be addressed, target population and number of people to be served by the project
• Describe the project goals and objectives, and your plan to meet them
• Identify other organizations, partners or funders participating in the project and their roles
• Provide a timetable for implementationTip: If a similar program or service has been conducted by your organization another, please discuss its impact. Does it represent an expansion or duplication of services in your area? If it doesn’t, define its potential to serve as a model program locally or nationally.

• Describe your plan to document progress and results. Interim and final evaluation and expenditure reports will be required for every grant awarded.

  Tip: Set measurable goals for the program and specify your plans to communicate with the foundation during the grant period.

Please include the following attachments in the order indicated:

Copy of the current IRS determination letter indicating 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status.

Organization structure, including:

• List of officers and directors, including occupations, places of employment, and relevant affiliations.
• Resumes and/or job descriptions of key personnel involved in the project.

Financial information, including:

• Program or operating budget
• List of other funders, potential funders and amounts committed or requested, including public funds, individual contributions and other sources of income supporting the project.
• Current board-approved annual operating budget, including expense and income.
• Most recent audited annual financial statement.

Letters of support, (optional) that substantiate need for the project and collaboration with other organizations.

Annual report, if available.