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Elisa and Brian Peters Memorial Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation Alliance Inc

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • For graduating high school seniors of Heritage Hills High School planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution.

Other requirements

  • Preference will be given to students pursuing a course of study in the following fields: 1st preference: medical science, 2nd preference: STEM, 3rd preference: vocational trades

Overview

The Elisa and Brian Peters Memorial Scholarship, established by the Peters Family, aims to support graduating seniors from Heritage Hills High School pursuing post-secondary education. This annual scholarship honors Elisa Peters, a passionate advocate for education and medical sciences. Preference is given to students entering medical science, STEM fields, or vocational trades. Managed by the Community Foundation Alliance, it exemplifies the commitment to enhancing local educational opportunities and fostering community development.

The Spencer County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation Alliance, a network of nine community foundations serving counties in southwestern Indiana.
Community Scholarship Program
Many of our donors have honored their loved ones, communities, high schools, colleges, or professions by endowing scholarship opportunities through the Community Foundation. We administer separate scholarship funds established by individuals, families, corporations, and organizations to assist local students in pursuit of advanced education. Together, these scholarships make up our Community Scholarship Program.
Annual scholarship established by the Peters Family in memory of Elisa Peters to provide scholarships to Heritage Hills High School seniors. Elisa was a life-long advocate of learning with a passion for the medical sciences..

Eligibility

For graduating high school seniors of Heritage Hills High School planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution.
Preference will be given to students pursuing a course of study in the following fields: 1st preference: medical science, 2nd preference: STEM, 3rd preference: vocational trades

What Community Foundation Alliance Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
206
Total given
$8.18M
Median grant
$14K
Range
$5,075–$1.35M
  • By dollars: Indiana 98%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Evansville, IN; Vincennes, IN; Washington, IN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Mission First Inc · Evansville, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $1.35M

  • Easterseals Rehabilitation Center · Evansville, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $549K

  • Evansville Museum of Arts History & Science · Evansville, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $359K

  • Evansville Trails Coalition · Evansville, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $270K

  • Youth First Inc · Evansville, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $240K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • K-12 schools

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