How much funding does CPCF Scholarships provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for CPCF Scholarships?

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

CPCF Scholarships

Central Pennsylvania Community

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CPCF Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Central Pennsylvania region

Funder: Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation

Program Overview: The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation is proud to facilitate nearly 200 scholarships for the benefit of students in and around the Central PA area. Through the generosity of donors, various scholarships are made available each year for area students to apply.

Scholarship Focus Areas

General education
Nursing
Agriculture
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Development
Arts & Music
Entrepreneurship
Trade/Construction
And many more specialized fields

Available Scholarships

The foundation facilitates nearly 200 distinct scholarship funds established by donors, many of which memorialize loved ones or support specific causes in the community.

Contact Information

Phone: 814-944-6102
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1616 East Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602
Website: centralpagives.org

How to Apply

Scholarship Application Process

1. Visit Application Portal: Click the "Apply" button on the scholarships page
2. Review Available Scholarships: Review the complete list of nearly 200 available scholarships
3. Note Special Applications: Some scholarships (marked with *) require applications outside the universal application system
4. Complete Universal Application: Submit through the centralized application portal for most scholarships
5. Submit Specific Applications: For scholarships marked with *, submit separate applications as specified

Application Availability

Applications available through the CPCF website
Specific deadlines vary by scholarship
Contact CPCF for current application status and deadlines for individual scholarships

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What Central Pennsylvania Community actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 47
Total given: $925K
Median grant: $14K
Range: $5,286–$78K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 89%, Maryland 2%, Florida 2%. Top recipient cities: Altoona, PA; Huntingdon, PA; Tyrone, PA.
11% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.