Dr. Christie L. Peterson Scholarship Grant

Dr. Christie L. Peterson Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

The Dr. Christie L. Peterson Scholarship, administered by the Marshall County Community Foundation, aims to empower disadvantaged youth in Marshall County, aged 16 to 21, by providing annual scholarships for trade education. The scholarship is open to all eligible residents and does not require a high school diploma. It fosters community growth by connecting local students with opportunities to learn valuable skills, ensuring a brighter future for the next generation.

Overview

Connecting Passion to Purpose Marshall County Community Foundation is a public charity where local roots help great ideas take flight. We are community-minded partners and trusted investors. We help shape the vision for Marshall County. Our passion is to connect caring people with opportunities to make an impact. Our mission is to serve all of Marshall county — its people and its future — by growing and managing endowment funding and fostering philanthropy. Investing in the Scholars of 
Marshall County Marshall County Community Foundation administers a number of scholarships, from traditional awards for graduating seniors to those geared towards current students, professionals, and other special circumstances. Each scholarship has its own application guidelines, deadlines, and application process, so please be sure to read the instructions of the scholarship you’re applying for carefully. All Marshall County Scholarships We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. These scholarships are open to all residents of Marshall County, as long as other requirements are met. Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit. You can learn more about each scholarship by clicking on each of the below scholarship titles. Dr. Christie L. Peterson Scholarship Fund The purpose of this scholarship is to provide one or more annual scholarships to help Marshall County disadvantaged youth — preferably between the ages of 16 and 21 — learn how to make a living by learning a trade.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide one or more annual scholarships to help Marshall County disadvantaged youth — preferably between the ages of 16 and 21 — learn how to make a living by learning a trade.A high school diploma is not a pre-requisite for receipt of this scholarship.The scholarship may be awarded for secondary or post-secondary courses.The Dr. Christie L. Peterson Scholarship is renewable annually to previous recipients.