Elm Grove Junior Guild Essay Contest Scholarship
Funding Amount
At least $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Graduate high school in June 2026
- Reside in the Elmbrook School District OR attend Brookfield Central or Brookfield East High School
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Immediate family members of active or associate members serving on the Scholarship Committee are NOT eligible
- Not eligible: Note: Immediate family members of active/associate members NOT serving on the committee ARE eligible
Overview
Geographic Scope: Elmbrook School District, Brookfield Central High School, and Brookfield East High School
Mission Focus: The organization is committed to the education, wellness and protection of all women and children.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must:
- Graduate high school in June 2026
- Reside in the Elmbrook School District OR attend Brookfield Central or Brookfield East High School
Ineligibility:
- Immediate family members of active or associate members serving on the Scholarship Committee are NOT eligible
- Note: Immediate family members of active/associate members NOT serving on the committee ARE eligible
Essay Topic (2026)
"Share a time when you took initiative to make a positive impact on someone or your community. How did stepping into a leadership or mentorship role shape your understanding of responsibility and empathy?"
Essay Limit: 800 words
Important Notes
- The Scholarship Committee determines eligibility and votes on the winner
- Applicant gives permission for the organization to use their name, image, or likeness for promotional/publicity purposes without written consent or compensation
- The organization retains all applications and personal statements for publicity purposes
- All applicants give permission for follow-up or verification of information provided
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Application Period: February 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 (CLOSED as of today April 3, 2026)
Application Method: Online application form
Required Materials:
- Completed online application
- Essay (800 word limit)
Application Steps:
- Complete the online application form
- Submit your essay (800 word maximum)
- Submit between February 1 – March 31, 2026
Judging and Timeline:
- Applications judged by committee of active Elm Grove Junior Guild members
- Winner notified no later than April 30, 2026
Note: The form is no longer available as of the website extraction date.
What Elm Grove Junior Guild actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 6
- Total given
- $67K
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Range
- $6,000–$26K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 85%, Tennessee 15%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; Waukesha, WI; Elm Grove, WI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Village of Elm Grove · Elm Grove, WI
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$26K
Walker's Point Youth & Family Center Inc · Milwaukee, WI
To further the mission of the organization
$10K
Special Spaces Inc · Knoxville, TN
To further the mission of the organization
$10K
The Women's Center · Waukesha, WI
To further the mission of the organization
$8,000
Bethel Bethany United Church of Christ · Milwaukee, WI
To further the mission of the organization
$7,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- Education
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