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Beta Psi Scholarship Grant

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for BIPOC

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

Applicants must be of exemplary character, demonstrated outstanding achievement, and be of African American or African descent.
Previous Beta Psi Scholarship recipients may also reapply for a renewal scholarship.

Overview

The Beta Psi Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, supports high school seniors from Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga Counties who are planning to attend a four-year college. Applicants must demonstrate exemplary character and achievement, specifically targeting those of African American or African descent.

Note: The Community Foundation utilizes a "universal application," allowing students to complete one application to qualify for more than 30 scholarship

Eligibility

Applicants must be of exemplary character, demonstrated outstanding achievement, and be of African American or African descent. Previous Beta Psi Scholarship recipients may also reapply for a renewal scholarship.

What The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 286
Total given: $5.31M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,000–$180K

By dollars: New York 92%, District of Columbia 1%, Massachusetts 1%. Top recipient cities: Albany, NY; Schenectady, NY; Troy, NY.
41% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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