How much funding does Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship Grant?

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Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Minorities

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Resident of Marathon, Lincoln, or Shawano Counties (Wisconsin);
Accepted as a full-time college student in the fall;
Graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.2 or higher (or equivalent)(OR) Current undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.8 or higher (or equivalent);Demonstrating concern and commitment to improving the Hmong community

Geography

U.S. citizen or a permanent resident (with a green card);

Other requirements

Hmong descent;

Overview

The Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship supports Hmong students from Marathon, Lincoln, or Shawano Counties in Wisconsin. It awards scholarships to high school seniors and current college students pursuing any undergraduate degree. Over 200 students will benefit from more than $300,000 in scholarships, emphasizing academic achievement and community commitment. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a GPA of 3.2 or higher for high school seniors and 2.8 for college students, and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Scholarships
More than 200 students throughout north central Wisconsin, from pre-school to post-graduate, will be awarded scholarships totaling more than $300,000 from the 125 endowed scholarship funds administered within the Community Foundation.
Purpose
To award scholarships to outstanding graduating high school seniors and current college students, of Hmong descent, from Marathon, Lincoln, or Shawano Counties, who are pursuing a college degree in any field of study.
Awards
Scholarships will be awarded to high school graduating seniors and current college students (traditional or non-traditional), pursuing an undergraduate degree in an approved program of study at an accredited college or university.
Students are only allowed to receive this award once.

Eligibility

Resident of Marathon, Lincoln, or Shawano Counties (Wisconsin);
Accepted as a full-time college student in the fall;
Graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.2 or higher (or equivalent)(OR) Current undergraduate student with a GPA of 2.8 or higher (or equivalent);Demonstrating concern and commitment to improving the Hmong community

What Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 136
Total given: $13.36M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,150–$4.18M

By dollars: Wisconsin 90%, Indiana 8%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Wausau, WI; Weston, WI; Merrill, WI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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