How much funding does Alton & Barbara McDonald Scholarship Grant provide?

Alton & Barbara McDonald Scholarship Grant provides US $500 - US $40,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Alton & Barbara McDonald Scholarship Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Alton & Barbara McDonald Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $500 - US $40,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and essay responses.

Other requirements

Criteria for Selection: Must have a 3.0 GPA, have a strong record of community service, and demonstrate financial need.
You may apply for multiple scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria for each.

Overview

The Alton & Barbara McDonald Scholarship, provided by the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, offers financial support to students from Portage and Waushara counties. With awards ranging from $500 to $40,000, it is available to high school seniors and college students pursuing veterinary science at UW. Applicants must demonstrate a strong community service record, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and financial need, ensuring opportunities for deserving students in the region.

The Community Foundation proudly supports students in Portage and Waushara counties with over $325,000 in scholarships annually, thanks to the generosity of local individuals and families. Award amounts range from $500 to $40,000, opening doors to educational opportunities.
The Community Foundation provides scholarships for a wide range of students, including high school seniors, college students, non-traditional learners, and those pursuing specific fields of study.
Qualifications:
SPASH or Pacelli graduating senior, Portage County Student, or Portage County resident entering the UW School of Veterinary Science with a strong record of community service.

Eligibility

Criteria for Selection: Must have a 3.0 GPA, have a strong record of community service, and demonstrate financial need.Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and essay responses. You may apply for multiple scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria for each.

What Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 48
Total given: $2.18M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,299–$1.25M

By dollars: Wisconsin 98%, Oklahoma 1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Stevens Point, WI; Wautoma, WI; Madison, WI.
65% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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