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Rita Ildsgaard Dunk Scholarship (Music/Piano)

Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
United States
US $8,000

Rita Ildsgaard Dunk Scholarship (Music/Piano)

Amount

  • $8000
  • Active
  • Renewable

This scholarship is for students graduating from high school or the equivalent who are residents of Henderson County and pursuing a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited education institution with a focus in music having preference given to piano. Recipient should be seeking a career in piano performance and a desire to instruct others in piano. 

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Music Education

Robert B. Tonjes Scholarship

Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
United States
US $1,500

Robert B. Tonjes Scholarship

Amount

  • $1500
  • Active
  • Renewable

Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Henderson County public high school or the equivalent who is pursuing a four-year degree in nursing or another medical related field. Applicant must demonstrate financial need to attend an institution of higher learning.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Medical Education & Professional Training

William Elliott Frye Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
United States
US $1,000

William Elliott Frye Memorial Scholarship

Funding Amount:

  • $1000
  • Active

This scholarship is to assist a student seeking a higher education at an accredited community college or technical school. Students must be a resident of Western North Carolina that include, but not limited to, graduating seniors, current college students, and returning adult education students who are focused on a career and technical education field. Students may be either full-time or seeking a certification to advance their education. Students must demonstrate financial need and meet all requirements of the attending education institution.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Career / College Preparation

Thomas D. Buckley Trust Continuing Education Scholarship

Thomas D. Buckley Trust
Corporate
United States
US $2,000

Thomas D. Buckley Trust

Thomas Dennis Buckley was born in December 1897 in Missouri to Dennis and Susan Buckley. His family—his parents, brothers Frank and John, sister Elizabeth, and Tom—moved to Lamar in 1906. In 1917, Tom came to Chappell, Nebraska with his brothers. The men lived in a bunkhouse on wheels and hired out to break sod using a one-cylinder Rumley tractor. After serving one year in the military, Tom worked on the railroad for several years before returning to Chappell, where he began farming. He continued farming until his death on June 12, 1979.

Upon his death, a Private Foundation—the Thomas D. Buckley Trust—was formed in accordance with his wishes. The Trustees sold his land in 1980 at record-high prices and invested the proceeds, along with the investments Tom held at the time of his death. These funds continue to support the mission of the Trust today.

Thomas D. Buckley Trust Continuing Education Scholarship

The Trust awards $20,000 of scholarships to students who are currently enrolled in college seeking Associate Degrees or Bachelor Degrees. There will be ten $2,000 scholarships awarded each year to students who will be a college Sophomore, Junior, or Senior during the next Fall Semester.

Each scholarship will be paid $1,000 in the Fall Semester and $1,000 in the Spring Semester, and cannot be carried to another year. The payments will be sent directly to the school that the recipient is attending.

The scholarship money can be used for tuition, room and board, fees and books.

Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

Thomas E. and Marian L. Overby Scholarship

Community Foundation of Henderson County
Private
United States
US $1,000

Thomas E. and Marian L. Overby Scholarship

Amount

  • $1000
  • Active
  • Renewable

This scholarship is to provide financial support for an individual pursuing a degree in the field of nursing. The scholarship recipient shall be under the age of 50 seeking education beyond the high school level to become a nurse or certified nursing assistant.

Nursing Career / College Preparation

VFW Youth Scholarships- Voice of Democracy

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS #1783
Private
United States
US $1,000 - US $35,000

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

VFW Youth Scholarships- Voice of Democracy

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 28,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.6 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. 

The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. The complete list of other national scholarships range up to $21,000, with the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) winning a scholarship of at least $1,000.

VFW Department (state) first place winners also receive a trip to participate in Founding Forward’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership experience at Valley Forge which is an inspiring four-day program where students experience mock congressional debates, participate in a free enterprise challenge, visit historical sites and engage in interactive educational activities. This immersive experience allows students to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills while understanding their responsibilities as citizens. The trip, awarded to every VFW Department (state) winner, is made possible through the generous support of Twisted X.

Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed entry form to their local participating VFW Post. 

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

Core Research Grants: Implications of the 2023 Supreme Court Decision to Ban Race-Conscious Admissions at Colleges and Universities for Educational Attainment and Economic Mobility

Russell Sage Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $200,000

Information for Russell Sage Foundation Grant Seekers

RSF makes external grants for social science research projects that address questions of interest under its research priorities. 

Research Priorities

RSF supports high-quality innovative research under four core research priorities:

  • Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context
  • Future of Work
  • Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
  • Social, Political, and Economic Inequality

In addition, it supports research under the following time-limited co-funded research priorities:

  • Immigration and Immigrant Integration
  • Implications of the 2023 Supreme Court Decision to Ban Race-Conscious Admissions at Colleges and Universities for Educational Attainment and Economic Mobility
  • Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System

Overview of Core Research Grants

All research grant applications must be preceded by a letter of inquiry (LOI). RSF has 3 funding cycles per year and only considers proposals that are invited following review of an initial letter of inquiry. After peer review, about 15% of those who submit an LOI will receive an invitation to submit a full proposal. RSF rarely considers projects for which the investigators have not already fully-developed the research design, the sample framework, access to data, etc. Investigators are encouraged to submit an LOI after they have developed and pre-tested survey instruments, completed preliminary data analyses if the data are publically-available or conducted some preliminary interviews for qualitative studies.

Funding

There are two levels of funding for core grants, Trustee-approved grants and Presidential-Authority grants. The maximum grant amount for a Trustee grant is $200,000, including 15% indirect costs. Grants up to $75,000 are considered Presidential-Authority grants. RSF has 3 funding cycles per year and only considers proposals that are invited following review of an initial letter of inquiry. After peer review, about 15% of those who submit an LOI will receive an invitation to submit a full proposal. The final funding rate for core research grants is approximately 6-10% of submitted LOIs.

Implications of the 2023 Supreme Court Decision to Ban Race-Conscious Admissions at Colleges and Universities for Educational Attainment and Economic Mobility - Request for Proposals

The Russell Sage Foundation, in collaboration with the Hewlett, Spencer, and William T. Grant foundations, seeks to support innovative research on the effects of the Supreme Court decision on a diversity of outcomes—from who attends college and where and the extent to which alternatives to race-conscious policies contribute to educational attainment and economic mobility among different groups in the population. Our interests extend beyond the effects on applications, admissions, enrollment, and degree completion and include the downstream effects, including whether and how the decision alters the college-to-career pipeline that many employers rely on to diversify their workforce, and the factors associated with public opposition to and support for race-conscious policies. We are particularly interested in analyses that make use of newly available data or demonstrate novel uses of existing data. We also support original data collection and encourage methodological variety and inter-disciplinary collaboration. 

Read the full RFP for this time-limited co-funded research priority here.

Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights Humanities & Social Science Public Policy

Pair-A-Douce Scholarship

Wayne County Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $1,000

About Us

Who We Are

The Wayne County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization that works to strengthen the community we all share by helping donors make a lasting difference with their philanthropic endeavors – connecting their dreams and passions with causes that matter.

Established in 1978 with a single gift of $1,000, WCCF has become the steward of over 620 separate funds created from bequests and gifts, each with their own philanthropic purpose to support the future of our community now – and for many years to come.

The mission of Wayne County Community Foundation is to provide philanthropic leadership to our community.

Pair-A-Douce Scholarship

Scholarship is open to individuals who are pursuing a technical/vocational education or two-year program in a one of the following skilled trade field of study:

  • Building Trades
    • (examples may include, but are not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, or welding)
  • Mechanical Trades
    • (examples may include, but are not limited to, agricultural equipment or farm machine mechanics)

Non-traditional students (adult learners) must be residents of Wayne County, Ohio and enrolled at Wayne County Schools Career Center, Heartland Technical Education Center (previously known as Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center), or OSU-ATI and pursing an applicable field of study. Applicants should demonstrate good character, strong work ethic, and financial need. First preference shall be given to students pursing a building trades program.

This application is for non-traditional students (adult learners) only. Traditional students (graduates or current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio) who wish to apply may do so by completing the Wayne County Community Foundation Universal Scholarship Application, found online at www.WCCFOH.org/scholarships

Vocational & Trade Education Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering +2 more

Don and Teara Buren Scholarship

Wayne County Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About Us

Who We Are

The Wayne County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization that works to strengthen the community we all share by helping donors make a lasting difference with their philanthropic endeavors – connecting their dreams and passions with causes that matter.

Established in 1978 with a single gift of $1,000, WCCF has become the steward of over 620 separate funds created from bequests and gifts, each with their own philanthropic purpose to support the future of our community now – and for many years to come.

The mission of Wayne County Community Foundation is to provide philanthropic leadership to our community.

Don and Teara Buren Scholarship

Eligibility:

This scholarship was established in memory of Sara Cottrel and is available to graduating or graduated high school students attending Congress Community Church located at 10691 Franchester Rd., West Salem, Ohio.

Applicant should demonstrate a balance among:

  • academic achievement of at least a 3.75 GPA if attending high school or at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA if attending an accredited college, university or technical school;
  • participation in extra-curricular activities; and
  • participation in community service and/or part-time employment.
  • Preference will be given to those with the greatest financial need.

    If no eligible students from Congress Community Church qualify, then the scholarship will be available to any Northwestern High School graduating senior, based on the criteria listed above.

    Past recipients may reapply, up to a maximum of four years. These applications will be included in the pool of candidates for the current year's selection process.

    Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Educational Access & Equity

    Mark W. Carrabine Memorial Math Award

    Wayne County Community Foundation
    Private
    United States
    US $3,000

    About Us

    Who We Are

    The Wayne County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization that works to strengthen the community we all share by helping donors make a lasting difference with their philanthropic endeavors – connecting their dreams and passions with causes that matter.

    Established in 1978 with a single gift of $1,000, WCCF has become the steward of over 620 separate funds created from bequests and gifts, each with their own philanthropic purpose to support the future of our community now – and for many years to come.

    The mission of Wayne County Community Foundation is to provide philanthropic leadership to our community.

    Mark W. Carrabine Memorial Math Award

    Eligibility:

    • This scholarship is available to a student who graduated from high school located in Wayne County, Ohio (including home school), who excel in the field of mathematics.
    • Applicant musts be enrolled or enrolling in a two-or four-year higher educational institution.

    The selection committee will accept and review no more than one application from each high school located in Wayne County. Student shall submit their application to their respective guidance counselor, who, in consultation with the school’s math department, shall select one application to be forwarded to the selection committee for final consideration.

    One Year

    $3,000

    Varies

    Mathematics Education - Higher Education STEM / STEAM Education

    MIRK, Inc. Scholarship

    Wayne County Community Foundation
    Private
    United States
    Up to US $5,000

    About Us

    Who We Are

    The Wayne County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization that works to strengthen the community we all share by helping donors make a lasting difference with their philanthropic endeavors – connecting their dreams and passions with causes that matter.

    Established in 1978 with a single gift of $1,000, WCCF has become the steward of over 620 separate funds created from bequests and gifts, each with their own philanthropic purpose to support the future of our community now – and for many years to come.

    The mission of Wayne County Community Foundation is to provide philanthropic leadership to our community.

    MIRK, Inc. Scholarship

    Eligibility:

    Applicant must be a current graduating seniors of any high school located in Wayne County, Ohio. Applicant musts have a demonstrated financial need, a drive for success, and a strong work ethic. Emphasis shall be given to students who have overcome great adversity or challenges, either academically or otherwise. Although not required, student with Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 Plans are encouraged to apply.

    Two renewable scholarships shall be made:

    • one to an applicant pursing a four-year degree at an accredited college or university;
    • one to an applicant pursing a 2-year (or less) degree or a training certificate at an accredited or licensed trade, vocational, or technical school.

    Renewable (up to 4 years)

    Up to $5,000 each

    Two (one 4-year degree, one 2- year degree/certificate or less)

    Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity Vocational & Trade Education

    Roy S. Bates Scholarship

    Wayne County Community Foundation
    Private
    United States
    US $2,500

    About Us

    Who We Are

    The Wayne County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization that works to strengthen the community we all share by helping donors make a lasting difference with their philanthropic endeavors – connecting their dreams and passions with causes that matter.

    Established in 1978 with a single gift of $1,000, WCCF has become the steward of over 620 separate funds created from bequests and gifts, each with their own philanthropic purpose to support the future of our community now – and for many years to come.

    The mission of Wayne County Community Foundation is to provide philanthropic leadership to our community.

    Roy S. Bates Scholarship

    Roy S. Bates (1916-2004)

    Roy Bates was born August 28, 1916, in a farmhouse in Chester Township, Wayne County, Ohio. A breach baby, Roy’s arms and legs were broken during delivery; miraculously, the baby survived and the only permanent impairment was a crooked right arm that couldn’t be raised above the shoulder. Roy was a bright, precocious child who entered Chester High School at age 13 where he played on the varsity basketball and baseball teams and graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1933.

    Bates attended the College of Wooster where he was an outstanding intramural basketball and baseball player. After graduating from Wooster in 1937, Roy accepted a position teaching social studies at Chester High School. He was appointed Chester’s basketball coach in 1938, and he became the baseball coach in 1942. When Chester became a part of Northwestern High School in 1951, Bates was appointed basketball and baseball coach at the new school. When his coaching career ended in 1967, his varsity coaching record stood at 475-52 in baseball and 441-84 in basketball. Bates was the first coach in Ohio history to win state championships in both baseball (1959) and basketball (1965, and he was the first coach to be elected to both the Ohio Coaches Baseball and Basketball Halls of Fame.

    A world traveler, Bates led eight senior class trips, 12 basketball team trips and about 40 National Education Association trips to every continent except Antarctica. From 1948 to 2001, Bates conducted more than 14,500 sports shows on Wooster Radio. He also officiated basketball, baseball, and softball games for more than 30 years.

    After Bates retired from Northwestern in 1977, he assisted with college basketball programs at Indiana University, Cornell University, the University of Colorado, and the College of Wooster. Through his personal investments, he established the Roy S. Bates Scholarship Fund at Wayne County Community Foundation to help student athletes pursue their dreams of higher education.

    Education - Higher Education Baseball & Softball Basketball

    Wayne County 4-H General Scholarship

    Wayne County Community Foundation
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    About Us

    Who We Are

    The Wayne County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization that works to strengthen the community we all share by helping donors make a lasting difference with their philanthropic endeavors – connecting their dreams and passions with causes that matter.

    Established in 1978 with a single gift of $1,000, WCCF has become the steward of over 620 separate funds created from bequests and gifts, each with their own philanthropic purpose to support the future of our community now – and for many years to come.

    The mission of Wayne County Community Foundation is to provide philanthropic leadership to our community.

    Wayne County 4-H General Scholarship

    Term: One Year

    Amount: Varies

    Number Awards: Varies

    Education - Higher Education

    Wayne County 4-H/FFA Doyle Findley Scholarship

    Wayne County Community Foundation
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    About Us

    Who We Are

    The Wayne County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization that works to strengthen the community we all share by helping donors make a lasting difference with their philanthropic endeavors – connecting their dreams and passions with causes that matter.

    Established in 1978 with a single gift of $1,000, WCCF has become the steward of over 620 separate funds created from bequests and gifts, each with their own philanthropic purpose to support the future of our community now – and for many years to come.

    The mission of Wayne County Community Foundation is to provide philanthropic leadership to our community.

    Wayne County 4-H/FFA Doyle Findley Scholarship

    Term: One Year

    Amount: Varies

    Number Awards: Varies

    Education - Higher Education Livestock & Ranching

    Rosemary Shockney Memorial Scholarship

    Community Foundation of Randolph County
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    About Us

    We are YOUR Community Foundation! Our mission is to bring people and resources together to strengthen the quality of life, both now and in the future, for the residents of Randolph County.

    The Community Foundation of Randolph County, Inc. is here to make our community the very best place to live, work, and raise a family. As a non-political private organization, we are uniquely able to provide grant money for innovative projects that have a major impact on our community.

    Rosemary Shockney Memorial Scholarship

    Open to all Randolph County schools. Educational scholarship for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher education. 

    Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

    Winchester Chapter #60 Order of Eastern Star (EOS) & Charles Burke Memorial

    Community Foundation of Randolph County
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    About Us

    We are YOUR Community Foundation! Our mission is to bring people and resources together to strengthen the quality of life, both now and in the future, for the residents of Randolph County.

    The Community Foundation of Randolph County, Inc. is here to make our community the very best place to live, work, and raise a family. As a non-political private organization, we are uniquely able to provide grant money for innovative projects that have a major impact on our community.

    Winchester Chapter #60 Order of Eastern Star (EOS) & Charles Burke Memorial

    Awarded to a Randolph County student with a 3.0 G.P.A., and is a relative of a deceased chapter member.

    Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

    Virginia Davis Weber Scholarship

    Community Foundation of Randolph County
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    About Us

    We are YOUR Community Foundation! Our mission is to bring people and resources together to strengthen the quality of life, both now and in the future, for the residents of Randolph County.

    The Community Foundation of Randolph County, Inc. is here to make our community the very best place to live, work, and raise a family. As a non-political private organization, we are uniquely able to provide grant money for innovative projects that have a major impact on our community.

    Virginia Davis Weber Scholarship

    Virginia Ruth Davis Crew Weber was born in Winchester in 1909 to Earl C. and Mamie Davis. She graduated from Winchester High School with the Class of 1927, then attended the National College of Education in Evanston, IL, where she became certified as a teacher. Later she also attended Earlham College and Ball State University to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. “Miss Virginia,” as she was known to her elementary students, taught in Wilmette, IL, Winchester, and Centerville before retiring in 1973. 

    The Virginia Davis Weber scholarship is given to a senior planning to further their education.

    Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

    Stephen Family Community

    Community Foundation of Randolph County
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    About Us

    We are YOUR Community Foundation! Our mission is to bring people and resources together to strengthen the quality of life, both now and in the future, for the residents of Randolph County.

    The Community Foundation of Randolph County, Inc. is here to make our community the very best place to live, work, and raise a family. As a non-political private organization, we are uniquely able to provide grant money for innovative projects that have a major impact on our community.

    Stephen Family Community

    It was Kellie’s request that the Stephen family establish a scholarship in honor of his family, who all valued education.He wanted it in memory of him; his grandfather, Leroy Stephen, who was a bus driver at Randolph Central for years; his parents, Gerald and Patsy, who have always been great supporters of the schools; his wife, Cathy, who was also an educator; and his children, who received excellent educations here in Randolph County. His hope was that this scholarship could give back just a little bit of the great experiences the Stephen family received from Randolph County schools.

    Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

    Marsha J. Alico Memorial Scholarship

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)

    In 1997 Merchants National Bank, an Armstrong County community bank, marked its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration included a unique expression of gratitude to the community in the form of $100,000 to be used as a seed fund to initiate a community foundation for Armstrong County. The bank challenged the community to keep the principal balance of the endowed funds intact and spend only a portion of the interest earnings to ensure a lasting legacy.

    The Armstrong County Community Foundation, a public nonprofit corporation,

    • Gives grants, scholarships, and organizational support to address the needs of our community.
    • Builds a permanent endowment to help our donors create a legacy through this endowment.
    • Promotes informed philanthropy to increase and sustain charitable resources for the region.
    • Provides leadership and builds partnerships to identify and solve community issues.

    Marsha J. Alico Memorial Scholarship

    Marsha Alico taught for Apollo-Ridge School District from 1972-2006, with 30 of those years teaching third grade. (A few of her later students were children of her early students!) Throughout all of those classes, there was not a single kid she did not care deeply about; and she kept every card and homemade gift they gave her, some for decades. She spent evenings, school breaks, and summers finding and working on new ways to engage her students; and she talked about her “kids” daily until her family felt like we knew them too. 

    Shortly after she retired, Marsha, who laughed easily and rarely stood still, was diagnosed with cancer and died after a courageous nine-month battle.  In her memory, we hope to help the next generation of teachers and child advocates pursue their degrees and inspire future kids.

    Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

    Leo S. Kijowski Memorial Scholarship

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)

    In 1997 Merchants National Bank, an Armstrong County community bank, marked its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration included a unique expression of gratitude to the community in the form of $100,000 to be used as a seed fund to initiate a community foundation for Armstrong County. The bank challenged the community to keep the principal balance of the endowed funds intact and spend only a portion of the interest earnings to ensure a lasting legacy.

    The Armstrong County Community Foundation, a public nonprofit corporation,

    • Gives grants, scholarships, and organizational support to address the needs of our community.
    • Builds a permanent endowment to help our donors create a legacy through this endowment.
    • Promotes informed philanthropy to increase and sustain charitable resources for the region.
    • Provides leadership and builds partnerships to identify and solve community issues.

    Leo S. Kijowski Memorial Scholarship

    Leo S. Kijowski was a lifelong resident of Armstrong County who fought in the Korean War. While on patrol in Korea in October, 1951, a bomb exploded near him and burnt over 55% of his body, 30% of which were 3rd degree burns. Leo spent a total of two years at the Fort Sam Houston Burn Center and had his weight drop to as little as 75 lbs. He then spent two more years at the Aspinwall VA Hospital where he went through painful physical therapy and numerous plastic surgeries. At times during his hospitalization he came close to death.

    Leo received numerous medals, including the Purple Heart for his service. Upon returning home, Leo spent much time recuperating in veteran’s hospitals, but he furthered his education by attending St. Vincent’s College, and was involved in citizen efforts to improve Ford City. He joined the Ford City Lion’s Club and became one of its most active and productive leaders. Leo was a Lion for over thirty five years, serving as the Club president and chairman of numerous committees. Not only was he instrumental in activities that raised money for building and maintaining the Ford City Public Library, but he also guided the efforts involving the design and the raising of funds to erect the monument to our nation’s veterans in Ford Park. He was an active promoter of the annual Candlelight Service each Memorial Day, the Meals on Wheels Program, and the Youth Work Referral Service. The Lions presented him with the Achievement Award in 1970, the District Service Award for Lionism in 1981, and the Outstanding Humanitarian Award to Lionism and Community in 1983. Leo was a member of the Ford City Planning and Zoning Commission for six years, he helped to formulate the Comprehensive Master Plan that made possible the renewal of Ford City during its Renaissance and was also involved in the planning and construction of the Ford Park gazebo. In 1995, he was inducted into the Ford City Hall of Fame. 

    Leo lived to the age of 91 and found a way to continually selflessly volunteer in the local community in spite of all of his injuries. 

    Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

    Brett Charmello Memorial Scholarship

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)

    In 1997 Merchants National Bank, an Armstrong County community bank, marked its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration included a unique expression of gratitude to the community in the form of $100,000 to be used as a seed fund to initiate a community foundation for Armstrong County. The bank challenged the community to keep the principal balance of the endowed funds intact and spend only a portion of the interest earnings to ensure a lasting legacy.

    The Armstrong County Community Foundation, a public nonprofit corporation,

    • Gives grants, scholarships, and organizational support to address the needs of our community.
    • Builds a permanent endowment to help our donors create a legacy through this endowment.
    • Promotes informed philanthropy to increase and sustain charitable resources for the region.
    • Provides leadership and builds partnerships to identify and solve community issues.

    Brett Charmello Memorial Scholarship

    The Brett Charmello Memorial Scholarship Fund was started by friends of Brett, after he lost his life in a tragic car accident in 2010.

    Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs

    Armstrong County Bar Association Scholarship

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)

    In 1997 Merchants National Bank, an Armstrong County community bank, marked its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration included a unique expression of gratitude to the community in the form of $100,000 to be used as a seed fund to initiate a community foundation for Armstrong County. The bank challenged the community to keep the principal balance of the endowed funds intact and spend only a portion of the interest earnings to ensure a lasting legacy.

    The Armstrong County Community Foundation, a public nonprofit corporation,

    • Gives grants, scholarships, and organizational support to address the needs of our community.
    • Builds a permanent endowment to help our donors create a legacy through this endowment.
    • Promotes informed philanthropy to increase and sustain charitable resources for the region.
    • Provides leadership and builds partnerships to identify and solve community issues.

    Armstrong County Bar Association Scholarship

    In accordance with the mission of the Foundation, the purpose of the Fund is to provide a scholarship to an individual who was a resident of Armstrong County at the time of graduation from high school or who was a graduate of a school district with an attendance area including Armstrong County. The recipient must be enrolled to attend, or already attending an accredited law school in the United States as approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

    Career / College Preparation Academic Scholarship Programs Law

    Armstrong Concert Band Scholarship

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania)

    In 1997 Merchants National Bank, an Armstrong County community bank, marked its 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration included a unique expression of gratitude to the community in the form of $100,000 to be used as a seed fund to initiate a community foundation for Armstrong County. The bank challenged the community to keep the principal balance of the endowed funds intact and spend only a portion of the interest earnings to ensure a lasting legacy.

    The Armstrong County Community Foundation, a public nonprofit corporation,

    • Gives grants, scholarships, and organizational support to address the needs of our community.
    • Builds a permanent endowment to help our donors create a legacy through this endowment.
    • Promotes informed philanthropy to increase and sustain charitable resources for the region.
    • Provides leadership and builds partnerships to identify and solve community issues.

    Armstrong Concert Band Scholarship

    The Armstrong Concert Band Scholarship was established in 2006 to assist in funding the education of Armstrong Concert Band members.

    Academic Scholarship Programs Music Education

    PLTW Engineering- New Program (Ardagh Group)

    Project Lead the Way inc.
    Private
    California, Illinois +10 more
    Up to US $50,000

    Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

    Our Mission: Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

    Our Philosophy for Education: We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

    We believe teachers play an immeasurable role in empowering students, and our programs provide teachers with the support and resources they need to devote more time to inspiring students.

    PLTW Engineering - New Program In Partnership With Ardagh Group

    Ardagh Group has partnered with PLTW to support education in its local communities where Ardagh employees live and work. This partnership recognizes the critical role education, and access to education, plays in ensuring equal opportunities and in building successful, vibrant communities. It is expected that over the next 10 years, Ardagh sponsored education programs will benefit more than 500,000 PreK-12 students as well as delivering best-in-class teacher training to more than 5,000 teachers across 2,000 schools in Ardagh's U.S. communities.

    Ardagh is a global supplier of sustainable packaging solutions with 16,000+ employees worldwide, and proud local employer.

    Program Requirements

    The purpose of this grant is to assist the grantee's implementation of the PLTW Engineering program. Grantee must offer the PLTW Engineering program for three academic years. Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Engineering course in the 2027-2028 academic year and must offer one additional course in the 2028-2029 academic year (two different courses in two years). Grantee may implement any PLTW Engineering courses of their choosing. Grantee must complete three years of grant reporting.

    Education - K through 12 Academic Success & Enrichment STEM / STEAM Education +1 more

    Jay Gower Memorial Scholarship

    Community Foundation of Randolph County
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    About Us

    We are YOUR Community Foundation! Our mission is to bring people and resources together to strengthen the quality of life, both now and in the future, for the residents of Randolph County.

    The Community Foundation of Randolph County, Inc. is here to make our community the very best place to live, work, and raise a family. As a non-political private organization, we are uniquely able to provide grant money for innovative projects that have a major impact on our community.

    Jay Gower Memorial Scholarship

    Awarded to graduating senior(s) of Mississinawa Valley Schools. Must have demonstrated academic ability to do vocational or college level work. The student must be accepted or enrolled in a fully accredited vocational or college/university of his/her choice. In the event the selected student cannot fulfill the guideline requirements prior to the beginning of the school year, then the first alternate shall be the recipient.

    Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Vocational & Trade Education

    Ron and Terri Davis Trades Scholarship Fund

    The Alaska Community Foundation
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    The Alaska Community Foundation

    The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them. We encourage and nurture philanthropy through building and managing permanent endowments, convening stakeholders, working with partners to strengthen Alaskan communities, and providing donors with flexible giving options that are strategic to their philanthropic objectives.

    Scholarships at ACF

    Each year, more than 60 scholarships are available to Alaska students—and it all starts with one simple application. With one login and one application, you’ll be considered for every scholarship you may be eligible for. Whether you’re taking your first step toward college, training for a career, or continuing your education, these scholarships are here to help carry you forward, backed by donors who believe in Alaska’s students and the futures they’re building. 

    Ron and Terri Davis Trades Scholarship Fund

    This scholarship is established to help deserving students with financial need to complete a certificate or degree in the trades, including an applied Associates Degree leading to employment in the trades.

    Vocational & Trade Education

    THS Patricia Roppel Memorial Scholarship Fund

    The Alaska Community Foundation
    Private
    United States
    US $5,000

    The Alaska Community Foundation

    The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them. We encourage and nurture philanthropy through building and managing permanent endowments, convening stakeholders, working with partners to strengthen Alaskan communities, and providing donors with flexible giving options that are strategic to their philanthropic objectives.

    Scholarships at ACF

    Each year, more than 60 scholarships are available to Alaska students—and it all starts with one simple application. With one login and one application, you’ll be considered for every scholarship you may be eligible for. Whether you’re taking your first step toward college, training for a career, or continuing your education, these scholarships are here to help carry you forward, backed by donors who believe in Alaska’s students and the futures they’re building. 

    THS Patricia Roppel Memorial Scholarship Fund

    The THS Patricia Roppel Memorial Scholarship is a $5,000 award made annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who is either enrolled or intends to enroll at an accredited college and majoring in history, pursuing the study of Alaska. 

    The Tongass Historical Society is a private, non-profit corporation whose purpose is to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge of the history of Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska for present and future generations. Established in 1961, the Society brings together people of all ages who share an interest in Ketchikan’s rich and colorful heritage. The Tongass Historical Society is actively pursuing the preservation of the information and items intimate with our unique part of Alaska.

    This scholarship is in memory of Patricia “Pat” Roppel– author, historian, and Alaskan. Pat moved to Alaska in 1959, where she and her husband Frank grew to love Southeastern Alaska. Her numerous published works about Southeast Alaska spanned various topics ranging from business to salmon hatcheries in the area.

    Pat is remembered as someone who was open and loved to share her love and knowledge with others. Her legacy is remembered in the awarding of this scholarship.

    Education - Higher Education History

    Jefferson County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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    Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

    Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Indiana

    Average Grant Size

    What's the typical amount funded for Indiana?

    Grants are most commonly $158,271.

    $158,271

    Total Number of Grants

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

    In 2024, funders in Indiana awarded a total of 42,920 grants.

    2022 40,294

    2023 39,261

    2024 42,920

    Top Grant Focus Areas

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

    1. Education

    2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

    3. Human Services

    Funding Over Time

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

    Funding has increased by 35.58%.

    2022 $4,633,293,808

    2023 $4,997,384,462
    7.86%

    2024 $6,775,520,204
    35.58%

    Indiana Counties That Receive the Most Funding

    How does grant funding vary by county?

    Marion County, Monroe County, and Tippecanoe County receive the most funding.

    County Total Grant Funding in 2024
    Marion County $5,951,081,269
    Monroe County $587,464,361
    Tippecanoe County $370,158,455
    St Joseph County $332,109,828
    Allen County $235,684,076

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