Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Helene Stoller Scholarship, established in September 2023 by Dr. Helene Stoller, aims to support students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. This merit and need-based scholarship targets those with strong financial needs and academic excellence. Managed by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, it covers various educational expenses, ensuring equitable access regardless of race, gender, or background. Applications are reviewed by a dedicated committee to select deserving recipients.

The Helene Stoller Scholarship Fund was generously established in September 2023 by Dr. Helene Stoller. The scholarship provides post-secondary scholarship opportunities for students with strong financial need, outstanding academic achievements, and who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
Merit-basedNeed-basedUnique Criteria
The Helene Stoller Scholarship Advisory Committee shall select recipients (subject to approval by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Board of Directors). Funds will be awarded to cover educational costs, including but not limited to: tuition/fees, room and board, and books. Specific costs to be covered will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Advisory Committee. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age, or national origin.

What Community Foundation of the Lowcountry actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
193
Total given
$9.41M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,000–$1.23M
  • By dollars: South Carolina 83%, Illinois 6%, North Carolina 3%. Top recipient cities: Hilton Head Island, SC; Bluffton, SC; Beaufort, SC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • University of South Carolina Beaufort Education Foundation · Bluffton, SC

    Education

    $1.23M

  • Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

    Education

    $505K

  • Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island · Hilton Head Island, SC

    Health

    $380K

  • The Hilton Head Island Deep Well Project · Hilton Head Island, SC

    Human Services

    $354K

  • Coastal Community Development Corporation · Hilton Head Island, SC

    Community Devel

    $313K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • STEM education
  • Education

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