How much funding does Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University provide?

Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University provides 85% of tuition + residential grant for on-campus living in funding.

When is the deadline for Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around November.

Who is eligible for Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University?

Eligible applicants: Demonstrates financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); First-time college student; Incoming first-year female student. Geography: Resident of the City of Milwaukee; Citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

How often is Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University offered?

Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected November 15, 2026.

Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University

The Burke Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for Women Social Justice Grants Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

85% of tuition + residential grant for on-campus living

Deadline

Expected ~November

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: November 15, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

From the program guidelines: “Deadline: Mid-November (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Demonstrates financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
First-time college student
Incoming first-year female student

Geography

Resident of the City of Milwaukee
Citizen or permanent resident of the United States

Other requirements

Demonstrates leadership experience through curricular and extracurricular activities
Under 21 years old
Not enrolled in Mount Mary's Nursing 1-2-1 program

Overview

Award Type: Four-year undergraduate scholarship

Award Amount: 85% of tuition; residential grant for students choosing to live on campus

Number of Awards: 30 annually

Geographic Scope: City of Milwaukee

Eligibility:

Resident of the City of Milwaukee
Demonstrates financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Demonstrates leadership experience through curricular and extracurricular activities
Under 21 years old
First-time college student
Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Not enrolled in Mount Mary's Nursing 1-2-1 program
Incoming first-year female student

Core Values:

Social justice
Leadership development
Civic engagement
Financial support for underserved communities

How to Apply

Application Process

For more information and to apply, visit the Grace Scholars program page at Mount Mary University.

Deadline: Mid-November (annually)

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What The Burke Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 11
Total given: $6.1M
Median grant: $450K
Range: $50K–$1.67M

By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI.
27% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
9% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

Scholarships

$1.67M
Mount Mary University · Milwaukee, WI

Scholarships

$1.2M
Urban Ecology Center · Milwaukee, WI

Operational support

$1M
Historic Haymarket Milwaukee Inc · Milwaukee, WI

Capital campaign

$500K
Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation Incorporated · Milwaukee, WI

Capital campaign

$500K