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Inspire Possibilities Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc

Foundation Grants for Mental Health Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

Graduating high school senior from Marathon County
Planning to pursue a post-high school education at a college, university, or technical school in the field of mental health. and/orAn essay on how the applicant has been personally impacted by mental health during their lifetime.

Overview

The Inspire Possibilities Scholarship aims to support graduating high school seniors from Marathon County who are pursuing education in the mental health field or have been personally impacted by mental health challenges. With over $300,000 available in scholarships, this initiative enhances community well-being and encourages students to follow their passion in mental health services. Eligible applicants must submit an essay detailing their personal experiences with mental health, showcasing the importance of this cause.

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 provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Marathon County going into the mental health field and/or have been personally impacted by mental health.

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior from Marathon County
Planning to pursue a post-high school education at a college, university, or technical school in the field of mental health. and/orAn essay on how the applicant has been personally impacted by mental health during their lifetime.

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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