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STFM Faculty for Tomorrow Resident Scholarship

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 

Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to serve as the foundation of America’s health care system. Our members include physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, researchers, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals, health system executives, administrators, coordinators, fellows, residents, students, and others involved in the education of family physicians. 

STFM Faculty for Tomorrow Resident Scholarship

The STFM Faculty for Tomorrow Resident Scholarship provides family medicine residents with the opportunity to attend the full-day Faculty for Tomorrow Workshop for Residents and the STFM Annual Spring Conference. This program is supported by the STFM Foundation and in part by Mary Nolan Hall, MD. 

The STFM Foundation supports multiple scholarships to cover registration fees for residents to attend the full-day Faculty for Tomorrow Workshop for Residents and the STFM Annual Spring Conference.Scholarship recipients are chosen based on essays they have written to answer the questions "Why are you interested in teaching family medicine?" and "How do you think you can make a difference in the future of family medicine?"

Health & Medicine Medical Education & Professional Training

STFM Excellence in Education Award

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 

Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to serve as the foundation of America’s health care system. Our members include physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, researchers, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals, health system executives, administrators, coordinators, fellows, residents, students, and others involved in the education of family physicians. 

STFM Excellence in Education Award

Designed to honor outstanding teachers, the STFM Excellence in Education Award recognizes an STFM member who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, curriculum development, mentoring, research, or leadership in education at regional or national levels. Nominees must have sustained involvement in family medicine education.

The selection is made by the STFM Nominations Committee and approved by the STFM Board of Directors. Nominations are ranked based on the:

  • Contributions recognized at the home institution
  • Regional/national impact of nominee's activities
  • Sustained involvement in family medicine education

Nominees must be STFM members. Members of the Nominations Committee are not eligible to receive the award while serving on the Committee.

Health & Medicine Teacher Development & Training

STFM Diversity Award

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) 

Founded in 1967, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) is a national community of academic leaders committed to developing an accomplished family medicine workforce, prepared to serve as the foundation of America’s health care system. Our members include physicians, PAs, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, researchers, pharmacists, nurses and other health care professionals, health system executives, administrators, coordinators, fellows, residents, students, and others involved in the education of family physicians. 

STFM Diversity Award

This award recognizes an STFM member who promotes innovative leadership, impact, and change that advances diversity, equity, and/or inclusion in family medicine education through the nominee’s work as a family medicine faculty member. Priority is given to work with underrepresented minorities in medical education.

This award is for work that encourages dialogue, promotes reflection, builds community, and inspires action for equity and change. Priority will be given to nominees who are teaching residents and/or medical students the ideals of diversity and who have disseminated these ideals as part of their precepting and patient-, family-, and relationship-centered care. The activities should have significance at the local, regional, or national level.
Health & Medicine Family Services

Greenville Federal Credit Union Scholarship Fund

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
United States
US $500 - US $5,000

For 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. A great example of this collaborative philanthropy is our scholarship program. 

More than 20 credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina have active managed funds at the Foundation. The generosity of these credit unions helps hundreds of high school seniors as well as undergraduate and graduate students receive scholarship funds each year.

As a member of any of the following credit unions, you may apply for a scholarship.

Greenville Federal Credit Union Scholarship Fund

The Greenville Federal Credit Union Foundation exists to promote local prosperity by providing grants, educational scholarships, and other funding support for individuals and non-profit, community-based programs within Greenville County, SC, with a primary focus on youth and education.

The Greenville Federal Credit Union Foundation offers high school seniors the opportunity to apply for (1) $5,000 needs-based scholarship and (5) $1,000 scholarships to help fund their first year of college or technical school.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Family Trust Federal Credit Union: The Penny Pratt Scholarship

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

For 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. A great example of this collaborative philanthropy is our scholarship program. 

More than 20 credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina have active managed funds at the Foundation. The generosity of these credit unions helps hundreds of high school seniors as well as undergraduate and graduate students receive scholarship funds each year.

As a member of any of the following credit unions, you may apply for a scholarship. 

Family Trust Federal Credit Union: The Penny Pratt Scholarship

Family Trust is committed to supporting future leaders in our community. The Penny Pratt Scholarships are opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students through Family Trust.

Academic Scholarship Programs

Skyla Credit Union Herman Hoose Scholarship

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
United States
US $5,000

For 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. A great example of this collaborative philanthropy is our scholarship program. 

More than 20 credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina have active managed funds at the Foundation. The generosity of these credit unions helps hundreds of high school seniors as well as undergraduate and graduate students receive scholarship funds each year.

As a member of any of the following credit unions, you may apply for a scholarship. 

Skyla Credit Union Herman Hoose Scholarship

The Skyla Foundation is dedicated to partnering with and supporting the local community through annual scholarship awards to high school seniors in pursuit of continuing education.

Each May, Skyla awards $5,000 Herman Hoose Scholarships to deserving students who are graduating from high school in the current school year and enrolls in an institution of higher education for the fall of that same year.

Skyla is partnering with the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation on the 2025-2026 Herman Hoose Scholarship cycle. The application window is from now through February 1, 2026.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

HopeSouth FCU Scholarship Fund

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
United States
US $500 - US $5,000

For 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. A great example of this collaborative philanthropy is our scholarship program. 

More than 20 credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina have active managed funds at the Foundation. The generosity of these credit unions helps hundreds of high school seniors as well as undergraduate and graduate students receive scholarship funds each year.

As a member of any of the following credit unions, you may apply for a scholarship.

HopeSouth FCU Scholarship Fund

Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 and are available based on achievements and/or financial need.

When you apply for a HopeSouth Scholarship, you’re also entered into consideration for multiple opportunities. We have partnered with Carolinas Foundation Scholarship Program — giving you even more opportunities to fund your education.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Sharonview CARES Paul Paliyenko Scholarship Fund

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

For 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. A great example of this collaborative philanthropy is our scholarship program. 

More than 20 credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina have active managed funds at the Foundation. The generosity of these credit unions helps hundreds of high school seniors as well as undergraduate and graduate students receive scholarship funds each year.

As a member of any of the following credit unions, you may apply for a scholarship. 

Sharonview CARES Paul Paliyenko Scholarship Fund

We're proud to support the academic goals of our young members and family members of our Sharonview team. Each year, we partner with the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation to honor deserving students with scholarship money to help with the costs of their higher education needs.

Any applicant that does not receive a scholarship award from Sharonview is automatically entered in the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation's scholarship pool.

Paul Paliyenko, who served on Sharonview’s Board of Directors for more than 25 years, felt it was the Credit Union’s first duty to serve its members. He insisted that it was the responsibility of the Credit Union to create not only the best returns for its members, but to establish a trusting relationship with them. Paliyenko’s drive to care for the member is why we honor his memory with the Sharonview Cares Scholarship.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

SAFE FCU Scholarship Fund

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,500

For 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. A great example of this collaborative philanthropy is our scholarship program. 

More than 20 credit unions in North Carolina and South Carolina have active managed funds at the Foundation. The generosity of these credit unions helps hundreds of high school seniors as well as undergraduate and graduate students receive scholarship funds each year.

As a member of any of the following credit unions, you may apply for a scholarship.

SAFE FCU Scholarship Fund

Your journey to success starts here.

SAFE is proud to offer eleven deserving high school seniors a $2,500 college scholarship to start their journey to higher education. 

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

ASEEES Next Generation Dissertation Research Fellowship Program

Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES)
Private
United States
Up to US $28,000

Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies

Established in 1948, the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) – a nonprofit, non-political, scholarly society – is the leading international organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about Central Asia, the Caucasus, Russia, and Eastern Europe in regional and global contexts.  

ASEEES Next Generation Dissertation Research Fellowship Program

Established in 2025, the ASEEES Next Generation Dissertation Research Fellowship Program provides a maximum stipend of $28,000 for doctoral students at US universities, regardless of citizenship, to conduct dissertation research in Slavic, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies. The program is open to students in any discipline whose dissertation topics are within Slavic, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies.

Fellowship Project Scope

  • The dissertation topic must be in Slavic, Eastern European, and Eurasian studies
  • Most of the proposed research should be conducted in Eastern Europe and/or Eurasia but the fellowship can be used to conduct research for a briefer period in secondary site(s) such as the U.S.; in cases of equally qualified applications, some preference may be given to research entirely in the region

The stipend can be spent on expenses incurred while conducting research, including living expenses, research expenses, international airfare, visa expenses, and evacuation and health insurance.

Humanities & Social Science

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation: The Advancing Equity Award

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
North Carolina, South Carolina
Unspecified amount

Who We Are

For nearly 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. The results of our work are visible across North and South Carolina, proving that by leveraging our cooperative spirit, we can change our communities.

Hero Awards

Each year, the Foundation honors people and organizations who have made or continue to make a transformational impact on the credit union movement. Hero Award winners are honored at the Foundation’s Awards Gala each year.  

Nominations for the following awards categories are accepted: The Lifetime Achievement Award, The Individual Achievement Award, The Partner in Philanthropy Award and The Advancing Equity Award.

The Advancing Equity Award

Honors an individual, credit union, business partner, or community non-profit for their commitment to the credit union industry’s 8th Cooperative Principle of DEI. This award recognizes the proactive efforts of people or organizations who cultivate belonging for all through fair and equitable policies, products, programs, and initiatives that enhance the well-being of employees, members, and/or surrounding communities. This award seeks to encourage those who, through committing time and resources to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, live out the cooperative principle to engage everyone in governance, management and representation.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation: The Individual Achievement Award

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
North Carolina, South Carolina
Unspecified amount

Who We Are

For nearly 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. The results of our work are visible across North and South Carolina, proving that by leveraging our cooperative spirit, we can change our communities.

Hero Awards

Each year, the Foundation honors people and organizations who have made or continue to make a transformational impact on the credit union movement. Hero Award winners are honored at the Foundation’s Awards Gala each year. 

Nominations for the following awards categories are accepted: The Lifetime Achievement Award, The Individual Achievement Award, The Partner in Philanthropy Award and The Advancing Equity Award.

The Individual Achievement Award

Honors one professional or one volunteer for their innovative concepts and/or accomplishments in the past three to five years that continue to contribute to the credit union community.

Community Services Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation: The Lifetime Achievement Award

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
North Carolina, South Carolina
Unspecified amount

Who We Are

For nearly 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. The results of our work are visible across North and South Carolina, proving that by leveraging our cooperative spirit, we can change our communities.

Hero Awards

Each year, the Foundation honors people and organizations who have made or continue to make a transformational impact on the credit union movement. Hero Award winners are honored at the Foundation’s Awards Gala each year. 

Nominations for the following awards categories are accepted: The Lifetime Achievement Award, The Individual Achievement Award, The Partner in Philanthropy Award and The Advancing Equity Award.

The Lifetime Achievement Award

Honors one professional or one volunteer who has dedicated their life to promoting the credit union philosophy, created innovative concepts and exhibited leadership that has made a significant and lasting impact in the credit union movement on a local, national and/or international stage. This is traditionally awarded to an individual who has retired or has announced their retirement.

Community Services Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation: The Partner in Philanthropy Award

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Private
North Carolina, South Carolina
Unspecified amount

Who We Are

For nearly 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation has served as a partner in philanthropy to credit unions, with a mission to empower and inspire credit unions in the Carolinas through collaborative opportunities to enrich our communities. The results of our work are visible across North and South Carolina, proving that by leveraging our cooperative spirit, we can change our communities.

Hero Awards

Each year, the Foundation honors people and organizations who have made or continue to make a transformational impact on the credit union movement. Hero Award winners are honored at the Foundation’s Awards Gala each year. 

Nominations for the following awards categories are accepted: The Lifetime Achievement Award, The Individual Achievement Award, The Partner in Philanthropy Award and The Advancing Equity Award.

The Partner in Philanthropy Award

Honors a business partner, service provider, chapter or credit union for its commitment and practices that exude philanthropic character and affirms the people helping people philosophy.

Community Services Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Woodlands’ Families Scholarship

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About

Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps generous people give back to the Midlands of South Carolina in ways that matter. Since 1984, we’ve been a trusted partner, helping individuals, families, and businesses make smart, meaningful contributions that support local nonprofits, scholarships, and community projects.

Woodlands’ Families Scholarship ($2,900)

This renewable scholarship is available to students who are descendants of the enslaved families of the former Woodlands Plantation in Bamberg County, South Carolina. 

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

William S. and Elizabeth B. Heath Scholarship

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About

Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps generous people give back to the Midlands of South Carolina in ways that matter. Since 1984, we’ve been a trusted partner, helping individuals, families, and businesses make smart, meaningful contributions that support local nonprofits, scholarships, and community projects.

William S. and Elizabeth B. Heath Scholarship ($2,100)

This renewable scholarship is for students graduating from a high school in Sumter County, South Carolina. 

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

Wesley United Methodist Church Scholarship

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About

Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps generous people give back to the Midlands of South Carolina in ways that matter. Since 1984, we’ve been a trusted partner, helping individuals, families, and businesses make smart, meaningful contributions that support local nonprofits, scholarships, and community projects.

Wesley United Methodist Church Scholarship ($1,000)

This scholarship is for graduating high school students who are members of Wesley United Methodist Church located in Columbia, South Carolina. 

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

South Carolina Arms Collectors Association Scholarship

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About

Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps generous people give back to the Midlands of South Carolina in ways that matter. Since 1984, we’ve been a trusted partner, helping individuals, families, and businesses make smart, meaningful contributions that support local nonprofits, scholarships, and community projects.

South Carolina Arms Collectors Association Scholarship ($2,000)

This renewable scholarship is for members, dependents or grandchildren of members of the South Carolina Arms Collectors Association in good standing for the last three consecutive years. 

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Sonoco Scholarship

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About

Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps generous people give back to the Midlands of South Carolina in ways that matter. Since 1984, we’ve been a trusted partner, helping individuals, families, and businesses make smart, meaningful contributions that support local nonprofits, scholarships, and community projects.

Sonoco Scholarship ($2,500)

This renewable scholarship is for dependents of qualified Sonoco employees of U.S. domestic facilities. 

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Education - High School +1 more

Rogers and Meredith Scholarship (College)

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About

Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps generous people give back to the Midlands of South Carolina in ways that matter. Since 1984, we’ve been a trusted partner, helping individuals, families, and businesses make smart, meaningful contributions that support local nonprofits, scholarships, and community projects.

Rogers and Meredith Scholarship (College) ($4,000) 

This renewable scholarship is available to students who have been residents of Epworth Children’s Home, Thornwell Home for Children or students who’ve been in custody of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. 

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +2 more

LinkScholars Program Scholarship

Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About

Central Carolina Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps generous people give back to the Midlands of South Carolina in ways that matter. Since 1984, we’ve been a trusted partner, helping individuals, families, and businesses make smart, meaningful contributions that support local nonprofits, scholarships, and community projects.

LinkScholars Program Scholarship ($2,000) 

This renewable scholarship supports graduating high school seniors from Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Richland, or Sumter counties in South Carolina.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Education - High School +2 more

James W. Colgan Loan, Bank of America, Trustee

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Private
United States
Up to US $3,000
Our Mission The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts seeks to enrich the quality of life of the people of our region by: 
  • Encouraging philanthropy 
  • Developing a perpetual, flexible endowment 
  • Assessing and responding to emerging and changing needs 
  • Serving as a resource, catalyst, and coordinator for charitable activities 
  • Promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds
The Scholarship Program The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
  • Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. 
  • Most scholarships are for students who live in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. However, some are also available to students who live in Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut. 
  • We offer scholarships to those who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis. 
  • Any student who plans to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, in any year of college as an undergraduate or graduate student and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States may apply.
  • Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
James W. Colgan Loan, Bank of America, Trustee$3K Maximum awarded. Supporting current Massachusetts residents who have resided in-state for a minimum of five years
Education - Higher Education

John DiNapoli Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Private
United States
Up to US $3,000
Our Mission The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts seeks to enrich the quality of life of the people of our region by:
  • Encouraging philanthropy 
  • Developing a perpetual, flexible endowment 
  • Assessing and responding to emerging and changing needs 
  • Serving as a resource, catalyst, and coordinator for charitable activities 
  • Promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds
The Scholarship Program The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.Additional Guidelines
  • Students can receive up to $3,000 in scholarships from the Community Foundation. However, some scholarship awards may be over this amount. 
  • Scholarship awards could impact the financial aid offered by a college, and students are advised to check with their college financial aid offices about this.
  • Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. Some part and/or all the award could be considered taxable income. It is advisable students check with the college or tax accountant regarding this matter.
John DiNapoli Memorial Scholarship Fund Supporting Hampden County high school seniors; preference for residents of Holyoke.
Education - Higher Education

Lee Crabtree Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Private
United States
Up to US $3,000
Our Mission The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts seeks to enrich the quality of life of the people of our region by: 
  • Encouraging philanthropy 
  • Developing a perpetual, flexible endowment 
  • Assessing and responding to emerging and changing needs 
  • Serving as a resource, catalyst, and coordinator for charitable activities 
  • Promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds
The Scholarship Program The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
  • Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. 
  • Most scholarships are for students who live in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. However, some are also available to students who live in Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut. 
  • We offer scholarships to those who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis. 
  • Any student who plans to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, in any year of college as an undergraduate or graduate student and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States may apply.
  • Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Lee Crabtree Memorial Scholarship FundSupporting graduates of Springfield public high schools pursuing music; preference for graduates of Springfield Central High School and Springfield High School of Science and Technology.
Education - Higher Education Music

Liliana Marie Cordes Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Private
United States
Up to US $3,000

Our Mission

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts seeks to enrich the quality of life of the people of our region by:

  • Encouraging philanthropy
  • Developing a perpetual, flexible endowment
  • Assessing and responding to emerging and changing needs
  • Serving as a resource, catalyst, and coordinator for charitable activities
  • Promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds

The Scholarship Program

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.

  • Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. 
  • Most scholarships are for students who live in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. However, some are also available to students who live in Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut.
  • We offer scholarships to those who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis. 
  • Any student who plans to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, in any year of college as an undergraduate or graduate student and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States may apply.
  • Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.

Liliana Marie Cordes Scholarship Fund

Supporting Hampshire County residents studying music; preference for high school seniors that are residents of South Hadley

Education - Higher Education Music

Louis W. and Mary S. Doherty Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Private
United States
Up to US $3,000

Our Mission

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts seeks to enrich the quality of life of the people of our region by:

  • Encouraging philanthropy
  • Developing a perpetual, flexible endowment
  • Assessing and responding to emerging and changing needs
  • Serving as a resource, catalyst, and coordinator for charitable activities
  • Promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds

The Scholarship Program

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.

  • Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. 
  • Most scholarships are for students who live in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. However, some are also available to students who live in Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut.
  • We offer scholarships to those who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis. 
  • Any student who plans to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, in any year of college as an undergraduate or graduate student and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States may apply.
  • Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.

Louis W. and Mary S. Doherty Scholarship Fund

Supporting residents of Hampden County.

Architecture Education - Higher Education

Luther A. and Evelyn L. Belden Memorial Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Private
United States
Up to US $3,000
  • Students do not apply to a specific scholarship(s). Students complete one online application and the Community Foundation matches them to all scholarships for which they meet the eligibility.
  • If no qualified applicants meet these criteria, then any qualified applicant who is a graduating senior and a resident of Hampshire County shall be considered.
Our Mission The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts seeks to enrich the quality of life of the people of our region by: 
  • Encouraging philanthropy 
  • Developing a perpetual, flexible endowment 
  • Assessing and responding to emerging and changing needs 
  • Serving as a resource, catalyst, and coordinator for charitable activities 
  • Promoting efficiency in the management of charitable funds
The Scholarship Program The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships. Some of the funds help students from a particular school or area; others provide financial assistance to those pursuing a specific field of study; still others assist students that are most in need. Students who apply to the Scholarship program may be eligible for many of these funds.
  • Scholarships may be used to offset tuition, fees, room and board, and other items included as part of the cost for attending the institution. 
  • Most scholarships are for students who live in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. However, some are also available to students who live in Berkshire County and Hartford County in Connecticut. 
  • We offer scholarships to those who attend on either a full-time or part-time basis. 
  • Any student who plans to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, in any year of college as an undergraduate or graduate student and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school in the United States may apply.
  • Scholarships are provided for one academic year and are not automatically renewed each year. You can reapply to our program every year you are going to attend college, and the application you submit that year will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Luther A. and Evelyn L. Belden Memorial Scholarship FundSupporting graduating high school seniors who are residents of Hatfield, MA, or graduating seniors of Smith Academy. 
Education - Higher Education

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in North Carolina

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What's the typical amount funded for North Carolina?

Grants are most commonly $131,121.

$131,121

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Avery County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in North Carolina awarded a total of 70,602 grants.

2022 63,850

2023 62,335

2024 70,602

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Avery County Grants for Nonprofits given out in North Carolina, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Human Services, and Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations.

1. Education

2. Human Services

3. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Avery County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 15.49%.

2022 $7,927,620,616

2023 $7,987,830,464
0.76%

2024 $9,224,796,270
15.49%

North Carolina Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Durham County, Orange County, and Mecklenburg County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Durham County $2,942,551,198
Orange County $2,549,339,233
Mecklenburg County $1,468,677,341
Wake County $1,122,908,782
Buncombe County $444,853,701

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