Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • A graduating high school senior from Northern Nevada, with a preference for those from Eureka County.

Other requirements

  • Have an unweighted GPA of 3.7 or above.
  • Must be pursuing a 4-year degree from a college or university anywhere in the U.S.
  • Must be seeking a degree in a science-related field.
  • Must have a connection/background in music (i.e. takes lessons to play a music instrument, is part of the school band or choir, etc.) Agrees to maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled full-time while receiving the scholarship.

Overview

The monetary value of each scholarship award varies depending upon the amount available in each individual scholarship fund. Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 for a single year.
Cynthia Chapman was a renowned pianist who was dedicated to the pursuit of science and education. She devoted much of her life developing educational videos for Encyclopedia Britannica. This scholarship is in honor of her exceptional accomplishments and career.
The Cynthia Chapman Memorial Scholarship is designed for students who have a background in music (such as playing an instrument, choir, band, etc.) and who are pursuing a degree in a science related field. This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors from Northern Nevada, with a preference for those from Eureka County. This is a one-time award of up to $2,000.

Eligibility

A graduating high school senior from Northern Nevada, with a preference for those from Eureka CountyHave an unweighted GPA of 3.7 or aboveMust be pursuing a 4-year degree from a college or university anywhere in the U.S. Must be seeking a degree in a science-related fieldMust have a connection/background in music (i.e. takes lessons to play a music instrument, is part of the school band or choir, etc.) Agrees to maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and be enrolled full-time while receiving the scholarship.

What Community Foundation of Northern Nevada actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
207
Total given
$15.97M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,200–$1.6M
  • By dollars: Nevada 67%, California 11%, Louisiana 7%. Top recipient cities: Reno, NV; Seattle, WA; Carson City, NV.
  • 12% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Harrah Automobile Foundation · Reno, NV

    renovation expenses

    $1.6M

  • National World War II Museum · New Orleans, LA

    Renovation and refurbishment of the "Beyond All Boundaries" exhibit

    $1.07M

  • United States Diving Foundation Inc · Carmel, IN

    2023 proposed priorities

    $660K

  • State of Nevada Department of Wildlife · Reno, NV

    DT #95 Granite Range Mule Deer Habitat Restoration

    $555K

  • Friends of Laguna Seca · Salinas, CA

    Laguna Seca Race Track

    $500K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Music
  • STEM education

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