Best Valdez-Cordova Census Area Grants for Nonprofits in Alaska

The San Diego Foundation

We enable donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans.

For 50 years, donors, nonprofits, communities, government and civic leaders have trusted San Diego Foundation to transform lives and have partnered with us for lasting change that moves our region forward.

As San Diego’s largest regional community foundation, it’s our job to understand the pulse of our local communities better than anyone, enabling donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans.

Community Scholarship Program

Since 1997, the Community Scholarship Program has awarded $59.5 million to more than 15,400 students, making our program the largest non-university scholarship provider in San Diego County. By offering financial assistance, the program helps students dedicate more time to their studies, stay enrolled and complete their degrees.

The John C. Berray Foundation - Celebrating a Passion Scholarship

The John C. Berray Foundation - Celebrating a Passion Scholarship applicants should:

• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
• Be graduating high school seniors from Grossmont Union High School District
• Plan to enroll in an accredited community college, four-year university or trade/vocational school in the United States in fall
• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale

The San Diego Foundation

We enable donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans.

For 50 years, donors, nonprofits, communities, government and civic leaders have trusted San Diego Foundation to transform lives and have partnered with us for lasting change that moves our region forward.

As San Diego’s largest regional community foundation, it’s our job to understand the pulse of our local communities better than anyone, enabling donors and nonprofit partners to tackle the most critical needs facing San Diegans.

Community Scholarship Program

Since 1997, the Community Scholarship Program has awarded $59.5 million to more than 15,400 students, making our program the largest non-university scholarship provider in San Diego County. By offering financial assistance, the program helps students dedicate more time to their studies, stay enrolled and complete their degrees.

The Larry Waters Scholarship

The Larry Waters Scholarship applicants should:

• Have resided in San Diego County for at least one year
• Be graduating high school seniors from Kearny High, Eastlake High, and Southwest High schools who plan to enroll full-time in a four-year university, or community college with the intent to transfer to a four-year university, anywhere in the U.S.
• Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need

The Columbus Foundation

In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio. With little more than this sound idea and faith, The Columbus Foundation was established.

Our Mission

To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents.

CBC Charities Scholarship

Continental Building Co. (CBC) is a full-service construction management firm headquartered in Columbus, OH, with an office in Pittsburgh, PA. During our 35 year history, CBC has grown and evolved dramatically, investing in our people and the most effective technologies for communication and construction – while spanning geographically from coast to coast. We work with national developers and private clients to build facilities that affect lives daily … places where people live, work, stay and shop.

The Columbus Foundation

In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio. With little more than this sound idea and faith, The Columbus Foundation was established.

Our Mission

To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents.

OSUNO Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship

The Ohio Nurses Association (ONA), local Ohio State University Nurses Organization (OSUNO) Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship was established by the Mid-Ohio District

Nurses Association, to honor leadership in mentoring, education, volunteerism and advocacy on public health issues that drive commitment to the nursing profession. As the successor organization, OSUNO carries this commitment forward. 

The Columbus Foundation

In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio. With little more than this sound idea and faith, The Columbus Foundation was established.

Our Mission

To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents.

Scholarship Fund of The Stephen H. Barmakian Family Foundation

Stephen H. Barmakian was born in Cambridge, MA on July 5, 1926, a son of the late Haroutune Kevork and Armenoohi Barmakian. He grew up with his brother Haig in a tight-knit and loving family, and the two brothers, although four years apart, were as close as twins. Stephen was a standout athlete and talented enough on the baseball field to have been signed to a major league contract by the Boston Red Sox. His plans to work the diamond were interrupted by World War II and a few months after graduating from Watertown High in 1944, he joined the U.S. Army. Stephen’s older brother and best friend, who he affectionately called ‘Haigy,’ had been fighting with General George S. Patton’s Third Army since the liberation of Europe had begun earlier that year. On the first of February, 1945, Haigy was killed in action fighting with his unit in Germany and the world changed forever for Stephen and his family. It took weeks for the news to come home to Watertown, and even longer to reach Stephen. Following his discharge from the Army at the war’s end, Stephen enrolled at Northeastern University and later transferred to Boston University, all while resurrecting his baseball career. He played for a time with the Saint Louis Browns organization. Until his retirement, Stephen worked for the federal government as a public relations specialist. He was a member of Pequossette Lodge A.F. & A.M., and had been a life member of The Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts. He remained active and independent all his life and was known to walk for miles well into his eighties. He is remembered by many dear friends, including Joseph Balian and Madeline Ives.

The Columbus Foundation

In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio. With little more than this sound idea and faith, The Columbus Foundation was established.

Our Mission

To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents.

R + L Carriers Scholarship

The scholarship supports the R+L Carriers employees' dependent children in achieving their higher education goals.

Students pursuing higher education who live in, or attend school in, designated central Ohio counties can receive need-based scholarship support through the Betsy Rueb Scholarship. Focused on post-secondary study in the U.S., this Columbus Foundation program may benefit Valdez-Cordova Census Area students who meet the Ohio residency or enrollment criteria.

Graduating or past Dublin City Schools high school students planning to major in education and attend a U.S. institution can receive up to US $10,000 through the Ann E. Myers Scholarship. The Columbus Foundation provides this multi-year award, which may benefit future educators from areas like Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska who meet these criteria.

Special educators seeking additional special education licensing or a master’s degree at an accredited college can receive support for tuition and related costs in Northeast Indiana. WindSwell Foundation, via the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, offers up to US $2,500 annually to teachers in specified public school districts who meet GPA requirements.

Agricultural research institutions and similar organizations developing plant-based or fermentation-derived protein ingredients may be eligible for funding to improve flavor and functionality, including work benefiting Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska. Focused on protein ingredient optimization, the Good Food Institute and partners offer US $400,000 - US $500,000 for projects advancing consumer-acceptable, sustainable protein foods.

Undergraduate and graduate students connected to U.S. Department of Energy employees or National Contract Management Association members can receive scholarships for higher education needs, including those from Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska. The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Carroll A. Lambton Memorial Fund offers single-year awards up to US $1,000, with previous recipients encouraged to reapply in consecutive years.

Graduating high school seniors pursuing higher or vocational education can receive single-year scholarships of US $1,000 from the Pittsburgh Foundation, including students from the Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need, hold at least a 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or trade/technical school.

Graduating high school seniors pursuing higher or vocational education who live and attend school in Allegheny County, PA may be eligible for this single-year scholarship. Pittsburgh Foundation supports post-secondary education by combining the Comptaro, Elden, and Lewis funds; Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska students studying there may qualify if they meet these residency and financial-need requirements.

Pennsylvania high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing degrees in biology, ecology, environmental or wildlife conservation can receive single-year scholarships from the Pittsburgh Foundation, with awards of US $1,000. Students from areas including Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska, who do not meet the Pennsylvania residency and hunting license requirements are not eligible.

Students pursuing vocational, trade, engineering, design, architecture, or computer science studies can access funding through the Pittsburgh Foundation’s Daniel R. Miller (Fretts) Memorial Scholarship Fund. Graduating seniors of Southmoreland High School, CWCTC students, or those at 2- or 4-year state institutions demonstrating financial need may receive US $1,000 - US $2,000 for tuition or related educational costs.

Graduating high school seniors from specified Western Pennsylvania counties pursuing engineering, manufacturing, or related trades can receive up to US $5,000 for their first year of college or trade school. Grants from Pittsburgh Foundation help eligible students in vocational, technical, 2-year, or 4-year programs, which may include those from Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska who meet residency criteria.

Graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education or vocational training can apply for the Dorothy & Richard Barr Westmoreland County High School Scholarship Fund to support tuition and related educational costs. Administered by Pittsburgh Foundation’s Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, this single-year award may benefit college-bound students connected to Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska through future study or relocation.

Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska students seeking higher education support can access scholarship funding through the Pittsburgh Foundation’s Dr. Matthew R. Hadley Scholarship Fund. Graduating seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who plan to attend a four-year college or university may be eligible, with preference for those demonstrating financial need, leadership, and community involvement.

Graduating high school seniors and past recipients pursuing higher or vocational education can receive up to US $5,000 for tuition and related post-secondary costs; applicants must reside in Bedford or Fulton County, PA. Pittsburgh Foundation provides this single-year Dr. Roy D. Hoffman Scholarship, which may interest students connected to Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska who are relocating to Pennsylvania counties served.

About Scholarships

Through the incredible generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound manages 26 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards and encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply. We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our many scholarship donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members for their investment in our student's bright futures this year and for many years to come!

Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship

The Learning Seed Foundation Scholarship Fund was established by the Learning Seed Foundation to assist graduating high school seniors in Thurston and Pierce counties in obtaining a higher education. This scholarship is designed to benefit primarily students of color who have overcome significant obstacles and demonstrate a commitment to others. The scholarship has the potential to be renewed for up to an additional 3 years of undergraduate education. Reapplication each year is required.

The Marcia L. Wetherbee Scholarship, established by The Columbus Foundation, supports graduating high school seniors from central Ohio who plan to pursue higher education. With a minimum award of $1,000, this scholarship honors Marcia Wetherbee, a passionate community advocate and social worker. Eligible candidates must have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.8 and demonstrate commitment to their education. This scholarship aims to empower the next generation of leaders in the community.

The Marian and Wayne Sinsel Scholarship, established by Marian Sinsel to honor her late husband Wayne, provides financial support to hearing impaired residents of Appalachian Ohio or Fairfield County. This scholarship aims to assist candidates who are 22 years or younger and plan to pursue education at a post-secondary institution in the U.S. with a minimum award of $1,000, ensuring it does not displace existing state or federal funding.

The Robert L. and Pauline H. Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the children of Pauline H. Minton, honors their parents' legacy as dedicated Battelle employees and single parents. This scholarship aims to support children of full-time Battelle staff who are pursuing education at public or nonprofit colleges in the U.S. With an award amount of $1,000, it reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for deserving students in central Ohio.

Jean Griswold Foundation 

The Jean Griswold Foundation (JGF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Caregivers through educational opportunities and scholarships. 

Mission

The mission of the Jean Griswold Foundation is to support Caregivers by providing educational scholarships* to enable them to further their training, enhance their careers, and better assist the clients they serve.

By offering educational scholarships, our Foundation will not only make a positive impact on the Caregivers themselves, but also the clients they assist and the home healthcare agencies where they are employed, as well as help advance the overarching home-care industry.

The Jean Griswold Foundation is proud to continue the service created by Dr. Jean Griswold, through spearheading this strategic journey of growth and professional development.

Scholarships

The Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving Caregivers who wish to further their education in a care-related field. Applicants do not have to be associated with Griswold in any way, and the funds will be paid directly to the institution where the caregiver will be receiving education.  

Summer Scholarship Program

The Jean Griswold Foundation has awarded over $150,000 in scholarships to exceptional Caregivers nationwide since 2022. 

Emerging U.S.-based fiction film editors seeking professional development and mentorship may be eligible for this editing fellowship, which includes mentorship, industry networking, and hands-on lab participation. Sundance Institute supports independent film and media artists in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska and beyond through this opportunity focused on advancing careers in narrative film editing.

Students pursuing higher education in the U.S. who are graduating seniors or graduates of Columbus City Schools and have studied Latin can use this scholarship for college costs. The Columbus Foundation provides Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska education and college-prep applicants with more than US $500 based on financial need, GPA, and character.

Students pursuing higher education who live in the greater Columbus community and attend an accredited U.S. public or nonprofit college full-time can receive scholarship support of more than US $500. Grants from The Columbus Foundation help underserved students with at least a 2.5 GPA who have completed one college term; Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska students may be eligible if they meet residency requirements.