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Bear Paw Resort Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating seniors from White Lake High School.
  • Planning to pursue post-secondary education at a 1-, 2-, or 4-year post-secondary educational school, including certificate programs, as a full-time student

Overview

Bear Paw Resort Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Summary

The Bear Paw Resort Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, supports graduating seniors from White Lake High School who plan to pursue post-secondary education. With over $2 million available for scholarships in 2025, this initiative aims to empower students in their educational journeys. The scholarship is designed to assist with tuition costs, payable after the completion of the first semester, thereby encouraging academic success and community development.

Overview

Our Mission We strengthen our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all. We believe in our community’s lasting goodness. In fact, making sure our community is always a special place for us to live is why we’re here. Scholarships Through the generosity of our donors, we have more than $2 million in scholarships available in 2025 to students from more than 60 high schools. We offer scholarships to high school seniors, college and nontraditional students, and K-12 art and music camps and lessons. Bear Paw Resort Scholarship Background Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Center is located in White Lake, Wisconsin. The owners, Thomas Kreif and Eric Scharenbrock, are passionate about education and helping students attain postsecondary schooling. This scholarship was established for the benefit of White Lake High School graduating seniors. Award is for tuition, payable after successful completion of the 1st semester of post-secondary schooling.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating seniors from White Lake High SchoolPlanning to pursue post-secondary education at a 1-, 2-, or 4-year post-secondary educational school, including certificate programs, as a full-time student

What Community Foundation for the Fox Valley actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
448
Total given
$32.37M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,073–$5.84M
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 88%, Texas 3%, Illinois 2%. Top recipient cities: Appleton, WI; Neenah, WI; Menasha, WI.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Trout Museum of Art · Appleton, WI

    Arts, culture & humanities

    $5.84M

  • Pillars · Appleton, WI

    Housing & shelter

    $1.32M

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley · Appleton, WI

    Housing & shelter, philanthropy, voluntarism, youth development

    $1.05M

  • University of North Texas Foundation · Denton, TX

    Education

    $1M

  • Friends of Appleton Library Incorporated · Appleton, WI

    Education

    $734K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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