Elizabeth S. Peters Scholarship for the Advancement of Women Grant

Elizabeth S. Peters Scholarship for the Advancement of Women Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Summary

The Elizabeth S. Peters Scholarship for the Advancement of Women aims to support female students from Marathon County pursuing higher education in accounting at the University of Wisconsin system. With over $300,000 awarded to more than 200 students annually, this scholarship fosters academic success and career development, ensuring that women have the resources needed to thrive in their educational journeys. The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin administers this initiative, reflecting its commitment to enhancing community quality of life.

Overview

Guided by our vision, purpose, mission, values, and policies, we inspire philanthropic generosity to enhance our community’s quality of life. Scholarships More than 200 students throughout north central Wisconsin, from pre-school to post-graduate, will be awarded scholarships totaling more than $300,000 from the 125 endowed scholarship funds administered within the Community Foundation. Elizabeth S. Peters Scholarship for the Advancement of Women Purpose To encourage the success of students through the awarding of multi-year scholarships to female high school graduating seniors or college juniors and seniors from Marathon County who plan to pursue an education at a college or university within the University of Wisconsin system and a career in accounting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.