How much funding does Carol & Joseph Tafelski Memorial Scholarship Grant provide?

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Carol & Joseph Tafelski Memorial Scholarship Grant

Erie Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools College Prep Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Erie High School students.

Other requirements

Have a minimum GPA of 3.25

Overview

The Carol & Joseph Tafelski Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the Erie Community Foundation, supports Erie High School students pursuing degrees in healthcare or medical research. With a total of over $800,000 in scholarships given in 2023, applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25 and be accepted into an accredited four-year college or university. This initiative aims to empower students to achieve their educational goals and contribute positively to the community.

In 2023, The Erie Community Foundation, and its affiliates, awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to over 500 deserving students to pursue a post-secondary education or training.
Scholarships are awarded to Erie High School students pursuing a degree in healthcare or medical research. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 and be accepted at an accredited four-year college or university.

What Erie Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 373
Total given: $24.38M
Median grant: $24K
Range: $5,044–$2.3M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 98%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Erie, PA; North East, PA; Edinboro, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.