Inspire the Future Scholarship Grant

The Inspire the Future Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, aims to support graduating high school seniors from Calumet County who have experienced foster care. Eligible students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and academic success. This scholarship not only alleviates financial burdens for college or vocational training but also fosters a supportive community environment for those in need.

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region serves the Wisconsin Fox Valley area—including Calumet, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and the Neenah-Menasha area of Winnebago County—by managing enduring charitable funds created by families, businesses, and organizations, and by awarding grants and scholarships that strengthen the region’s social, educational, economic, and cultural well-being.
Mission, Vision & Priorities
It envisions a region where everyone can flourish, supported by inclusive networks and connected opportunity. Guided by values of respect, integrity, stewardship, teamwork, and belonging, the Foundation prioritizes:
Facilitating philanthropic giving and building permanent endowments to support the community’s future.Educating and partnering across generations and sectors to foster informed and effective charitable action.Supporting nonprofit capacity, collaborative problem-solving, and community priorities that uplift underserved populations and promote long-term impact.
Graduating high school senior who currently is or used to be in foster care in Calumet County as a high school student; Planning to attend an accredited college or university, technical school, or vocational school as a part-time or full-time student; Minimum 2.5 GPA during the last two semesters of high school, with a solid trend upward the last two years, if grades have not always been at that level; Shows “promise” by exhibiting a desire to learn more and always tries to do their best; Respects and is respected by friends, classmates, and teachers; Financial need will be considered.

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior who currently is or used to be in foster care in Calumet County as a high school studentPlanning to attend an accredited college or university, technical school, or vocational school as a part-time or full-time studentMinimum 2.5 GPA during the last two semesters of high school, with a solid trend upward the last two years, if grades have not always been at that levelShows “promise” by exhibiting a desire to learn more and always tries to do their bestRespects and is respected by friends, classmates, and teachersFinancial need will be considered