How much funding does Eagles Soar Scholarship Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Eagles Soar Scholarship Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who has received Eagles Soar Scholarship Fund Grant funding?

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama's IRS filings list 1 award under this program (2023). Recent recipients include Gadsden City Schools' Educational Fund (Gadsden, AL), $10,311 in 2023.

Eagles Soar Scholarship Fund Grant

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama

Foundation Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Tribute:
The scholarship was established by the Golden Eagle Club, Inc. in 2021. It is comprised of graduates of Hokes Bluff High School that have been out of school for 50 plus years. The award is made possible by donations and proceeds of a wind turbine in Texas via 1951 Hokes Bluff graduate, Mr. Don Street.
Award:
The scholarship benefits individuals pursuing a certificate, associate's degree, bachelor’s degree, or a State of Alabama-approved workforce training program. This one-time award is for either part-time or full-time enrolled students to attend any accredited institution of higher learning in the United States.
The Community Foundation will project and allocate the assets available for scholarship awards depending on the Fund's annual income. This Scholarship is strictly funded based on available assets. The award is renewable and may include tuition, institutional housing, books, and fees. Due to the renewable nature of the Fund, it may not be available on an annual basis.

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama's IRS filings)

Gadsden City Schools' Educational Fund

Gadsden, AL · 2023

$10K

1 grant in Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama's 2023 filings reference “Eagles Soar Scholarship Fund Grant” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 71
Total given: $1.47M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,250–$254K

By dollars: Alabama 96%, Georgia 2%, Virginia 1%. Top recipient cities: Anniston, AL; Birmingham, AL; Gadsden, AL.
17% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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