How much funding does Gilbert W. Mead III Memorial Scholarship Grant provide?

Gilbert W. Mead III Memorial Scholarship Grant provides Approximately US $500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Gilbert W. Mead III Memorial Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Gilbert W. Mead III Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc

Foundation Grants for Arts Grants for Disabled Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Approximately US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

For students from Southeastern Connecticut who demonstrate effort and talent in the Arts, are pursuing studies in the Arts, and have financial need.

Overview

The Gilbert W. Mead III Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students from Southeastern Connecticut who show talent in the Arts and have financial need. Offering an award of $500, the scholarship aims to assist these students in pursuing their educational goals.

Since 1983, the Community Foundation has awarded over $11.9 million in scholarships from 136 funds established by generous individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits to help area students pursue an education and establish rewarding careers.
Approximate Award:

$500Scholarship awards are paid to colleges by August 1.

Eligibility

For students from Southeastern Connecticut who demonstrate effort and talent in the Arts, are pursuing studies in the Arts, and have financial need.

What The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 223
Total given: $6.8M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,417–$398K

By dollars: Connecticut 75%, Massachusetts 7%, California 6%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Hartford, CT; Norwich, CT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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