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Sailfish Point Foundation Trade and Vocation Scholarship

The Community Foundation Martin – St. Lucie
Private
United States
Up to US $3,500

Sailfish Point Foundation Trade and Vocation Scholarship

All public high school students in Martin County.

Will be based on weighted and unweighted GPA, class rank, number of hours working during the school year, family income, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. 

Award:

  • $up to $3,500.00
Vocational & Trade Education

RRCU Gives Foundation Grant

RRCU Gives Foundation
Association/Society
United States
Unspecified amount

RRCU Gives Foundation Grant

Mission Statement:

RRCU Gives strengthens our region by providing meaningful financial support to nonprofits addressing hunger, housing, and financial education. Through our annual grant awards and major funding initiatives, we help local organizations grow, thrive, and create lasting change.

 We award grants annually, with applications in June and awards in August.

Focus Areas

  • Hunger
  • Housing
  • Financial Education
Food Access & Hunger Financial Literacy Equitable & Affordable Housing

ASEEES Internship Grant Program

Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES)
Private
United States
US $4,000 - US $8,000

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.  

As a private, non-political international professional organization, we support our members, who are scholars and students in diverse disciplines and specialists in various professions, to share their knowledge and expertise and to foster greater understanding of the region and its impact in the world.

ASEEES Internship Grant Program

The ASEEES Internship Grant Program promotes the entry of young scholars with Russian studies expertise into sectors outside traditional academia, including not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations, business/trade councils, government, media, the arts, museums, publishers, and other non-academic sectors.

Funded by an external grant, ASEEES’s Internship Grant Program provides incoming, current, and recent (i.e. those who have graduated no more than two years prior to the competition deadline) MA, PhD, and professional school students with grants that make it possible for them to accept unpaid or underpaid internships in areas broadly related to Russia, including Russia’s relations with other regions/countries.

Apprenticeship & Internship Programs

Eastern Colorado Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Private
United States
US $3,000

Eastern Colorado Scholarship

The Eastern Colorado Scholarship is designed to support post-secondary pursuits of students throughout the region and is funded through contributions from many community members and legacy gifts. 

The Eastern Colorado Scholarship is available to students attending school in Eastern Colorado (Logan County, Morgan County, Phillips County, Washington County, Sedgwick County, and Yuma County). The scholarship is open to students pursuing any kind of secondary education including four-year degrees, two-year degrees, trade schools, etc. 

Scholarship amount:

  • $3,000

Number of awards:

  • 4

Scholarship awards are one-time awards. The amount awarded to a selected recipient may be used for the cost of attendance. All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for the upcoming academic year. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.

All fields of work Education - Higher Education

Roy and Linda Funk Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Private
United States
US $2,500

Roy and Linda Funk Scholarship

The Roy and Linda Funk Scholarship Fund was established to assist students in pursuing additional schooling. This scholarship is available to students from the I-70 corridor on the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Students may only receive this award once; past recipients may not reapply.

Scholarship amount:

  • $2,500

Number of awards:

  • 2

Scholarship awards are one-time awards. The amount awarded to a selected recipient may be used for the cost of attendance. All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for the upcoming academic year. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.

Education - Higher Education

GLCCF Trade School Scholarship

Greater Lake City Community Foundation
Corporate
United States
Unspecified amount

About

Created by the community for the good of the community, the GLCCF is here to turn problems into opportunities through strategic grant making and initiatives created to address our region’s most pressing needs. We work with you to identify your charitable goals, and we ensure that they are carried out efficiently.

Work with us to make the kind of impact you want to see in your community. Let us take on the financial complexities and paperwork, while you focus on the important things like fostering good works throughout our community.

When you give to the Greater Lake City Community Foundation, you are making an investment that will benefit the community, now and in the future.

GLCCF Trade School Scholarship

To award scholarships annually to qualified applicants who intend to pursue education to gain a trade school certification.

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

Schrage Family Enrichment

Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $2,000

About Legacy Foundation

Legacy Foundation is the community foundation for Lake County, Indiana. We connect people, knowledge, and funding to build an equitable, accessible, and inclusive Lake County, now and for generations to come.

Legacy Foundation is supported by a broad base of individuals, families, and businesses connected by the desire to improve Lake County, Indiana. With a growing portfolio of over 300 funds and approximately $80 million in assets, Legacy Foundation is a trusted source for philanthropic giving in the region.

For over 30 years, Legacy Foundation has been empowering people, providing strategic leadership, and impactful philanthropic support to create an equitable Lake County where all people thrive.

Mission Statement

Transforming Lake County by providing strategic leadership and impactful philanthropic support to ensure equitable opportunity for all communities that we serve.

Vision Statement

Create an equitable Lake County where all people thrive.

Schrage Family Enrichment

Use the chart below to see which scholarships are the best fit for you! You must complete the Legacy Universal Application to apply.

Scholarship eligibility requires students to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year public or private institution of higher learning. All scholarships are for full-time students, unless otherwise noted. Renewable awards are for 4 years of undergraduate study and cannot be used for post graduate coursework; all awards are paid directly to the school or may be used for book reimbursement.

Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs

James R. Goheen Scholarship

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
Unspecified amount

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

James R. Goheen Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance to qualified high school seniors preparing to pursue postsecondary education. Eligible applicants must be graduating from a high school within Unified District No. 500 in Kansas City, Kansas, and plan to attend a two-year community college or four-year college or university. Students pursuing vocational or technical programs are not eligible. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and submit a completed application along with at least one letter of recommendation by the stated deadline. Awards are determined by an Advisory Committee based on leadership potential, school and community involvement, financial need, and academic performance, with no single factor being determinative. Scholarship award amounts vary.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation College Success / Persistence

Inez Y. Kaiser GKC-PRSA Memorial Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas, Missouri
US $5,000

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Inez Y. Kaiser GKC-PRSA Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Dr. Inez Y. Kaiser Scholarship, offered by the Public Relations Society of America Greater Kansas City Chapter, honors the legacy of Inez Y. Kaiser, a trailblazing public relations leader and the first Black woman to own a national PR firm. The scholarship supports African American/Black college juniors and first-semester seniors nationwide who are enrolled in an accredited public relations or communications program and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. The $5,000 award recognizes students who demonstrate leadership, commitment to public relations excellence, and volunteerism—hallmarks of Dr. Kaiser’s career. Additional consideration is given to PRSSA members, PRSSA chapter leaders, and residents of Kansas or Missouri, though residency is not required. Scholars also receive recognition and networking opportunities to support their professional development.

Education - Higher Education College Success / Persistence

Henderson Companies Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
US $2,500

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Henderson Companies Scholarship Fund

The Henderson Companies Scholarship Fund provides financial support to students pursuing careers in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Preference is given to applicants enrolled in degree programs related to architecture, engineering, or construction. The scholarship offers an award of $2,500 to help support students’ educational expenses as they prepare for professional careers in the AEC fields.

Architecture Engineering Education - Higher Education +1 more

Helen Anita and William E. Evans, Jr., M.D. Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
Unspecified amount

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Helen Anita and William E. Evans, Jr., M.D. Scholarship Fund

The Dr. Bill Vocational Scholarship Fund was established to honor the legacy of a longtime family medicine physician in the Greater Kansas City area and his commitment to supporting employees of the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The scholarship provides financial assistance to children of current Kansas City VA Medical Center employees who plan to enroll or are enrolled in a vocational school. Eligible applicants must have a parent or legal guardian who has worked at least 30 hours per week in their current position for a minimum of one year. Selection is based on financial need, extracurricular involvement, and academic performance, with no age requirement. Awards are made annually, are non-renewable, and are disbursed as a one-time payment directly to the vocational school. Award amounts vary.

Education - Higher Education College Success / Persistence Vocational & Trade Education

Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
US $1,000

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Dr. J.B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia Scholarship Fund

The Bisceglia Scholarship Fund honors Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Isabella Bisceglia’s dedication to expanding educational opportunities for students in need. The scholarship supports graduating high school seniors in the Greater Kansas City area who plan to pursue further education at a two- or four-year college or university, or a technical school. Selection is based on financial need, work and community service involvement, and academic performance, with recipients required to maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Preference is given to students affiliated with Christ Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, the First Haitian Fellowship at Christ Presbyterian Church, or Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School. The $1,000 award is supplemental to other scholarships, disbursed in two equal payments in August and January, and is not automatically renewable.

Education - Higher Education College Success / Persistence

David K. Smoot Innovation Memorial Scholarship for KSU Students

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
US $5,000

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

David K. Smoot Innovation Memorial Scholarship for KSU Students

The David K. Smoot Innovation Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of a visionary mechanical engineer and World War II veteran whose work advanced sustainable innovation and agricultural engineering. The scholarship supports students at Kansas State University pursuing majors within the Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, reflecting Dr. Smoot’s commitment to research-driven problem-solving and forward-thinking solutions. Eligible applicants include high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA planning to attend Kansas State University and current KSU students with at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to students passionate about sustainability, innovation, and real-world impact, particularly those studying engineering, technology, supply chain management, natural resources, environmental sciences, or industrial innovation. The scholarship offers a $5,000 award to support students advancing sustainability through research, creativity, and engineering excellence.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation College Success / Persistence

Dale I. and Emma Mae Crawford Scholarship Fund for Veterinary Medicine

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
Unspecified amount

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Dale I. and Emma Mae Crawford Scholarship Fund for Veterinary Medicine

The Dale I. and Emma Mae Crawford Scholarship Fund for Veterinary Medicine, established by the Franklin County Community Foundation, provides scholarship support to Kansas residents admitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. Eligible applicants must reside in Kansas, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and be accepted into the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. Scholarship award amounts vary and are intended to support students pursuing careers in veterinary medicine.

Education - Higher Education Veterinary Science & Services College Success / Persistence

Dale I. and Emma Mae Crawford Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
Unspecified amount

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Dale I. and Emma Mae Crawford Scholarship Fund

The Dale I. and Emma Mae Crawford Scholarship Fund, established by the Franklin County Community Foundation, provides scholarship support to Kansas residents currently enrolled at Baker University. Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and demonstrate active involvement in both the university and the broader community. Scholarship award amounts vary and are intended to assist students in continuing their undergraduate education.

Education - Higher Education College Success / Persistence

Coach Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
US $1,500

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Coach Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship

The Coach Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Coach Mike Wallace by supporting a deserving track and field student-athlete from the Olathe, Kansas community. Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Olathe East, Olathe South, Olathe North, Olathe West, or Olathe Northwest High School, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and participate in track and field. The scholarship provides a $1,500 award to recognize academic achievement, athletic dedication, and commitment to school athletics.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation College Success / Persistence

Bruce Culley and Linda Larkins Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
US $3,600

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Bruce Culley and Linda Larkins Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund supports students who graduated from a Northland-area school district—Liberty, North Kansas City, or Park Hill—and plan to attend Metropolitan Community College, with preference given to those enrolling at the Maple Woods campus. Eligible applicants should have an average or above-average GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate perseverance in overcoming personal or economic challenges, and believe in the value of hard work as a pathway to upward mobility. The scholarship provides a $3,600 award to help students pursue their postsecondary education at MCC.

Education - Higher Education College Success / Persistence

Bright Lights Scholarship

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
US $2,000

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Bright Lights Scholarship

The Bright Lights Scholarship provides college financial assistance to students whose parents serve as leaders in their communities, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and clergy. Eligible applicants must be the child of a qualifying community servant, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled or planning to enroll full time at a two- or four-year college or university. Recipients are required to maintain a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.75 and provide proof of full-time enrollment. The $2,000 scholarship is typically disbursed in equal payments prior to each semester or trimester and may be used for tuition, fees, textbooks, or required course-related materials.

Education - Higher Education College Success / Persistence

Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Private
Kansas
US $3,000 - US $5,000

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization founded in 1978 that inspires and facilitates charitable giving to improve quality of life in the Greater Kansas City region and beyond. From its modest beginnings, the Foundation has grown into one of the nation’s most respected public charities, managing billions in charitable assets and administering thousands of funds for individuals, families, and businesses. Through donor-advised funds and other giving vehicles, it helps donors give strategically and effectively while providing education, leadership on key community issues, and personalized guidance that amplifies lasting community impact.

Board of Public Utilities Scholarship Fund

The BPU Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to high school seniors and recent graduates from Wyandotte County who are pursuing postsecondary education in vocational, technical, or four-year degree programs, with an emphasis on STEM-related fields. Eligible applicants must be enrolled as a senior at a Wyandotte County high school during the application period or be a recent graduate within the past three months, and plan to enroll in an accredited vocational, technical, apprenticeship, or four-year degree program such as engineering, computer science, or environmental science. Scholarships may be awarded on a recurring basis for up to two years, provided recipients maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA. Awards are determined through a competitive review process administered via the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, with consideration given to academic pathway, extracurricular involvement, and diversity principles. Award amounts total up to $5,000 for students attending four-year institutions and up to $3,000 for those attending two-year institutions or apprenticeship programs.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation College Success / Persistence

OD to PhD Scholarship Program

American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc.
Corporate
North America
Up to US $45,000

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation

The American Academy of Optometry (AAOF) is an association of optometric professionals who strive to stay at the top of their field. You will find like-minded colleagues within the American Academy of Optometry, an organization committed to promoting the art and science of vision care through lifelong learning.

The Academy’s membership is comprised of optometrists, vision scientists, and other qualified professionals who have committed themselves to the rigorous process required to achieve its prestigious designation, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO).

For more than a century, the Academy has provided Fellows access to the best minds in optometry, vision science, research, and more. Today’s Fellows welcome the opportunity to attend the Academy’s premiere event, its annual meeting. Other members include students, residents, and Candidates for Fellowship.

Each fall attendees from around the world gather for thousands of hours of continuing education and exposure to the most recent research, networking, and latest products and services. Fellows particularly value the opportunity to connect with colleagues and mentors while enjoying an exceptional level of camaraderie.

OD to PhD Scholarship Program

The OD/PhD Scholarship Program funds optometrists receiving a PhD in eye and vision related fields. Examples of appropriate PhD programs include but are not limited to: Vision Science, Physiological Optics, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Education (emphasis on Optometric Education), Neuroscience, and Psychology. The program provides vital support to those who will teach and lead the next generation of optometry students and advance the profession’s cutting-edge research.

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation is proud to partner with EssilorLuxottica to offer the OD to PhD Fellowship, an opportunity created to support optometrists who are ready to take the next step into vision science research. This fellowship is open to individuals who have completed or are completing the clinical training required for the optometry degree and who are enrolling in a PhD program in vision science or a related biomedical discipline.

This competitive fellowship provides financial support during the early years of doctoral training. Awardees receive funding in their first year and may receive additional support in the second year based on successful academic and research progress as detailed in their annual progress report.

Note, awardees may receive the fellowship for up to one successive, two-year period. 

Eye Diseases & Disorders Education - Higher Education

The Velma Shotwell Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund

Stark Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $500

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties. In 2025, more than $1,000,000 was awarded to local students to help them achieve their educational dreams.

The Velma Shotwell Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Velma Shotwell Griffin Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to assist graduates of Conotton Valley or Carrollton High Schools planning to enroll, or currently enrolled, at an accredited college or university to pursue further education in the following fields: History, Writing (not limited to, English, Journalism, Language Arts, Communications and programs in Mass Media), Graphic Arts, Music (which shall include but not limited to, vocal music, instrumental music, music history, music education, and music performance) and any other program or field of study approved by the Selection Committee. 

Amount:

  • Varies. Minimum $500.

Renewable:

  • Yes
History Writing & Literature Music +4 more

The Perry Township School Memorial Scholarship Fund

Stark Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $500

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties. In 2025, more than $1,000,000 was awarded to local students to help them achieve their educational dreams.

The Perry Township School Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Perry Township School Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to assist high school graduates or high school seniors who have permanent residency in Perry Township in Carroll County, Ohio or who had a permanent residence on the date they began their post high school education. Applicants must have been accepted at and are planning to enroll, or are currently enrolled, at an accredited college, university, or technical school with at least a two-year course of study to pursue further education.

Amount:

  • Varies. Minimum $500.

Renewable:

  • Yes
Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation

The Melvin L. and Frances E. Tolson Scholarship Trust Fund

Stark Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $500

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties. In 2025, more than $1,000,000 was awarded to local students to help them achieve their educational dreams.

The Melvin L. and Frances E. Tolson Scholarship Trust Fund

The Melvin L. and Frances E. Tolson Scholarship Trust Fund was established to assist students who are residents of Carroll County, Ohio in furthering their education with interests in either aviation, art education or fine and performing arts who are enrolled or accepted at a college, university, technical, or vocational school.

Amount:

  • Varies. Minimum $500.

Renewable:

  • Yes
Education - Higher Education Performing Arts Vocational & Trade Education +2 more

The Loris and Merle Coe Scholarship Fund

Stark Community Foundation
Private
United States
More than US $500

Stark Community Foundation is one of the area’s major sources of college scholarship support— thanks to the generosity of caring individuals, families and businesses that have created scholarship funds.

The Foundation currently manages more than 100 scholarship funds that support hundreds of deserving students each year from Stark and Carroll counties. In 2025, more than $1,000,000 was awarded to local students to help them achieve their educational dreams.

The Loris and Merle Coe Scholarship Fund

The Loris and Merle Coe Scholarship Fund assists graduating seniors (including home-schooled students) accepted to any two or four-year college or university who are either a Boy Scout or Girl Scout and have earned either an Eagle Scout Award or rank of Life Scout, Gold Award or Silver Award. 

Amount:

  • Varies. Minimum $500

Renewable:

  • Yes
Mathematics Science

Grace Ekman Whitley Scholarship

Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.

Grace Ekman Whitley Scholarship

Grace Ekman Whitley taught school in Leavenworth, Manson, Tonasket and Wenatchee High Schools. She had no children, but she loved the children in her classrooms as her own. This scholarship was established at the Community Foundation in order to support graduating seniors from Cascade, Manson, Tonasket and Wenatchee High Schools. Each year, the committee seeks to award students who demonstrate perseverance and commitment, work ethic, strong academic improvement, motivation, and who have overcome disadvantages.

Education - Higher Education

Silver Star Chapter #93 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship

Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.

Silver Star Chapter #93 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men may belong. The organization’s membership is comprised of women and men who sincerely reflect the spirit of fraternal love and the desire to work together for good. Silver Star Chapter #93 established this scholarship as a means of fulfilling the mission of the organization to support the local community and benefit fellow mankind.

Vocational & Trade Education

Stella Knoebel / Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church Music Scholarship

Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.

Stella Knoebel / Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church Music Scholarship

Stella Knoebel was a significant part of the music department at First Presbyterian Church of Wenatchee (now called Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church). To honor her legacy, the church established an endowment fund to provide scholarships to students who are members of the congregation and preference will be given to those who plan to continue their education in the field of music.

Education - Higher Education Music Education Presbyterianism

Russell 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 Kansas

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Kansas?

Grants are most commonly $115,399.

$115,399

Total Number of Grants

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

In 2024, funders in Kansas awarded a total of 22,348 grants.

2022 20,299

2023 20,795

2024 22,348

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Russell County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Kansas, 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 Russell County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 35.57%.

2022 $1,771,555,771

2023 $1,895,653,033
7.00%

2024 $2,570,031,599
35.57%

Kansas Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Johnson County, Douglas County, and Sedgwick County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Johnson County $1,931,963,239
Douglas County $419,113,685
Sedgwick County $269,882,081
Riley County $185,481,939
Leavenworth County $132,852,455

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