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Inwald & Anna Songe Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and essay responses.

Other requirements

  • Qualifications: Graduating senior from Wautoma.
  • You may apply for multiple scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria for each.

Overview

The Inwald & Anna Songe Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, supports graduating seniors from Wautoma planning to attend a four-year university. With over $325,000 in scholarships awarded annually, students can receive between $500 and $40,000. Selection criteria include academic achievement, financial need, and extracurricular involvement, allowing for multiple applications if eligible. This scholarship is part of the foundation's commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Portage and Waushara counties.

The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin gives everyone the opportunity to make significant and lasting gifts to their community.
We manage over 250 funds that enhance Portage and Waushara counties.
We are a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 1982 to provide scholarships and grants to organizations and projects that improve the quality of life in Portage and Waushara counties.
The Community Foundation proudly supports students in Portage and Waushara counties with over $325,000 in scholarships annually, thanks to the generosity of local individuals and families. Award amounts range from $500 to $40,000, opening doors to educational opportunities.
Criteria for Selection:

  • Planning to attend a four year university.

Eligibility

Qualifications: Graduating senior from Wautoma.You may apply for multiple scholarships if you meet the eligibility criteria for each.Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and essay responses.

What Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
48
Total given
$2.18M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,299–$1.25M
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 98%, Oklahoma 1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Stevens Point, WI; Wautoma, WI; Madison, WI.
  • 65% 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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    Behavorial health and support services

    $1.25M

  • McComb Bruchs Performing Arts Center · Wautoma, WI

    General operations

    $102K

  • Meals on Wheels Inc · Stevens Point, WI

    General mission support

    $69K

  • City of Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WI

    For emerson project pledge phase two completion , for the stevens point sculpture park…

    $53K

  • Portage County Historical Society · Stevens Point, WI

    Building collections and community

    $49K

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

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Fields of Work

  • Education

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