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Charles S. McKee Performing Arts Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Music Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

Criteria for Selection: GPA of 2.8-3.5 attending a four-year university.

Geography

Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and essay responses.

Other requirements

You may apply for multiple scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria for each.

Overview

The Charles S. McKee Performing Arts Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, supports students in Portage and Waushara counties. This scholarship is available for high school seniors, college students, and non-traditional learners pursuing music, theater, or liberal arts. Awards range from $500 to $40,000, aiming to foster educational opportunities. Applicants must meet specific criteria based on their academic performance and involvement in the arts.

The Community Foundation proudly supports students in Portage and Waushara counties with over $325,000 in scholarships annually, thanks to the generosity of local individuals and families. Award amounts range from $500 to $40,000, opening doors to educational opportunities.
The Community Foundation provides scholarships for a wide range of students, including high school seniors, college students, non-traditional learners, and those pursuing specific fields of study.
Freshman or Sophomore applicants must be a part of a music, theater, or liberal arts group or program. Junior or Senior applicants must be majoring in music or theater arts. Financial need may be considered.

Eligibility

Criteria for Selection: GPA of 2.8-3.5 attending a four-year university.Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and essay responses. You may apply for multiple scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria for each.

What Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 48
Total given: $2.18M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,299–$1.25M

By dollars: Wisconsin 98%, Oklahoma 1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Stevens Point, WI; Wautoma, WI; Madison, WI.
65% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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