How much funding does COLLEGE Scholarship Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for COLLEGE Scholarship Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

COLLEGE Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Portage County residents seeking a post-secondary education.

Overview

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin awards nearly $300,000 in annual scholarships to support Central Wisconsin students’ educational needs.
The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin awards hundreds of scholarships annually to students primarily in Portage and Waushara counties who are pursuing higher education.
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.
Whether you're a student seeking financial support or a donor looking to grow a scholarship fund, we invite you to explore available opportunities and learn how you can be involved.
Criteria for Selection:

Financial need and community involvement.

Eligibility

Portage County residents seeking a post-secondary education.

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.

Example grants

Stevens Point Area YMCA · Stevens Point, WI

Behavorial health and support services

$1.25M
McComb Bruchs Performing Arts Center · Wautoma, WI

General operations

$102K
Meals on Wheels Inc · Stevens Point, WI

General mission support

$69K
City of Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WI

For emerson project pledge phase two completion , for the stevens point sculpture park…

$53K
Portage County Historical Society · Stevens Point, WI

Building collections and community

$49K