Bridge to the Future Scholarship
Funding Amount
$100,000 (total annual pool); Average $50,000+ annually; Individual awards vary
Deadline
March 31, 2027
357 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Bridge to the Future Scholarship
Overview: The Bridge to the Future Scholarship empowers students who have benefited from Tanager's services to pursue their educational dreams. Whether attending college, trade school, or a community college, this scholarship provides financial support for tuition, books, tools, and other educational expenses.
Background: Established in 2020 through a generous $1 million anonymous gift. Since its launch, the scholarship program has awarded an average of $50,000 or more annually to support youth.
Geographic Scope: Cedar Rapids, Iowa area (local youth focus)
Eligibility:
What it Funds:
Program Track Record:
Areas of Study Supported: Culinary Arts, Business & Business Law, Interior Design, Nursing, Public Health, Sports Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Carpentry, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, German, Psychology, Management of Information Systems, Biochemistry, Political Science, Social Work, Child Welfare, Automotive Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Contact Information:
How to Apply
How to Apply
Application Window (2026-2027 cycle): February 2, 2026 to March 31, 2026 — All applications due by midnight March 31, 2026
Timeline:
- First Payment: Mid-August/Early September
- Second Payment: End of January
- Note: Dates can be adjusted to meet payment dates required by institution
Application Methods:
1. Online Application:
- Click the "Apply Now" button on the website
- Complete and submit your full application online
2. Email Submission:
- Download the application form
- Complete the form
- Email completed form as an attachment to scholarship@tanagerplace.org
3. Mail Submission:
- Download the application form
- Complete the form
- Mail to: Bridge to the Future Scholarship-Tanager, 2309 C St SW, Cedar Rapids IA, 52404
- Paper application forms are also available at Program Check-in Desks at Tanager Estle Center, 1030 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA
Required Materials:
Newsletter: Applicants can join the newsletter list to stay informed on the latest scholarship updates.
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