Alma Harris Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- The Alma Harris Scholarship is to support a senior graduating from a Juneau High School to pursue a higher education at a University, College, or Vocational school.
Other requirements
- All graduating seniors from a Juneau High School are welcome to apply, selection will be based off your application, personal essay, and letter of recommendation.
Overview
The Alma Harris Scholarship Fund, established by Don Harris at the Juneau Community Foundation, honors his wife Alma Harris, a dedicated English teacher for over 20 years. This $10,000 scholarship supports one graduating senior from a Juneau High School pursuing higher education. It can cover tuition or necessary educational expenses such as books and supplies. Selection is based on the application, personal essay, and recommendation letter, ensuring that all eligible seniors have an opportunity to apply.
Alma Harris Scholarship Fund
The Alma Harris Scholarship Fund was established by Don Harris at the Juneau Community Foundation in honor of his wife Alma Harris who taught English at JDHS for over 20 years.
An award in the amount of $10,000 will be given to one graduating senior from a Juneau High School. The scholarship may be used for tuition or to enable the student to purchase necessary books, academic supplies, tools, equipment, or uniforms. The scholarship will be sent to the institution the awardee will be attending.
Eligibility
The Alma Harris Scholarship is to support a senior graduating from a Juneau High School to pursue a higher education at a University, College, or Vocational school. All graduating seniors from a Juneau High School are welcome to apply, selection will be based off your application, personal essay, and letter of recommendation.
What Juneau Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 37
- Total given
- $4.02M
- Median grant
- $58K
- Range
- $6,500–$515K
- By dollars: Alaska 100%. Top recipient cities: Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK; Douglas, AK.
- 17% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Juneau Housing First Collaborative · Juneau, AK
Housing programs
$515K
Gastineau Human Services · Juneau, AK
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$423K
Jamhi Health and Wellness · Juneau, AK
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$410K
Alaska Development Corp · Juneau, AK
Flood victims relief
$345K
City and Borough of Juneau · Juneau, AK
Youth shelter/parks
$200K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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