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AJO Forever Scholarship Grant

Erie Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

High school students involved in high school activities, community activities, church activities, and/or a part-time job.

Overview

The AJO Forever Scholarship, awarded by the Erie Community Foundation, supports well-rounded high school students who engage in various activities, including community service and part-time work. Applicants must plan to pursue a nursing degree and submit an essay detailing their motivations, along with a letter of recommendation. In 2023, the foundation allocated over $800,000 in scholarships to help more than 500 deserving students achieve their educational goals.

In 2023, The Erie Community Foundation, and its affiliates, awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to over 500 deserving students to pursue a post-secondary education or training.
Scholarships are awarded to well-rounded high school students involved in high school activities, community activities, church activities, and/or a part-time job. Applicants must intend to pursue a nursing degree, submit an essay on why they want to become a nurse, and include a letter of recommendation.

Eligibility

High school students involved in high school activities, community activities, church activities, and/or a part-time job.

What Erie Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 373
Total given: $24.38M
Median grant: $24K
Range: $5,044–$2.3M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 98%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Erie, PA; North East, PA; Edinboro, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.