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Harlan & Emma Jane Peterson Memorial Scholarship Grant

Hamilton Community Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Harlan & Emma Jane Peterson Memorial Scholarship supports graduating seniors or alumni from specific Hamilton County high schools pursuing a full-time four-year college degree. Preference is given to those studying education. This scholarship embodies the spirit of encouragement, helping students stay motivated in their educational pursuits. It is a testament to the importance of community support in fostering future educators and leaders.

Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarships and Educational Grants are one of the finest ways a person can extend a portion of their estate, be it large or modest, to encourage young people on their pursuit of an education. Oftentimes, this encouragement is just what it takes to keep a young person educationally motivated.
Peterson, Harlan & Emma Jane Memorial Scholarship
To apply for the Harlan & Emma Jane Peterson Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school from Otis, Bluff, or the east portion of South Platte precincts (Hordville area) for three or more years pursuing a four-year degree full-time at an accredited college. Preference given to a student pursuing a teaching degree.

What Hamilton Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
19
Total given
$678K
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,250–$113K
  • By dollars: Nebraska 98%, Illinois 2%. Top recipient cities: Aurora, NE; Lincoln, NE; Hampton, NE.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 5% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Teachers

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