Charles J. Lewin Interfaith Scholarship Grant

Charles J. Lewin Interfaith Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 03, 2025

Summary

The Charles J. Lewin Interfaith Scholarship, established by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, aims to support high school seniors and adults from Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, and Plymouth counties in Massachusetts pursuing higher education. This scholarship considers financial need (50%), academic performance (30%), and personal circumstances (20%). Since 1995, the foundation has facilitated over $50 million in funding to enhance educational opportunities and improve community welfare.

Overview

About Us Since 1995, the SouthCoast Community Foundation has served as a catalyst for philanthropic giving. Our mission is to mobilize philanthropy by matching donors and resources with community needs for the benefit of our region. As a tax-exempt, public charity, the SouthCoast Community Foundation offers donors the guidance and flexibility to fulfill their philanthropic goals. We serve a range of charitable individuals, families, and corporations whose main concern is improving the quality of life in our community. The SouthCoast Community Foundation allocates individual, family, and corporate funds to meet community needs. To date, the organization has distributed over $50 million from more than 200 funds to humanitarian, educational, and cultural organizations in the region. Charles J. Lewin Interfaith Scholarship The Charles J Lewin Interfaith Scholarship Fund of the SouthCoast Community Foundation was established to encourage seniors of Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, and Plymouth counties of Massachusetts to attend college. This scholarship is weighted 50% on financial need, 30% on academic performance, and 20% on personal circumstance.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Should Apply: High school seniors pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree or certificate program. College students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree or certificate program. Adults returning to school to pursue a certificate or earn an undergraduate or advanced degree.