How much funding does Jaeger Family – NiSHA Scholarship provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Jaeger Family – NiSHA Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Jaeger Family – NiSHA Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Letter of recommendation from a NHS teacher or college professor.

How often is Jaeger Family – NiSHA Scholarship offered?

Jaeger Family – NiSHA Scholarship accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Jaeger Family – NiSHA Scholarship

Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Eligible applicants are Nantucket High School Seniors and former Nantucket students or year-round Nantucket residents pursuing ongoing educational opportunities.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Eligible applicants are Nantucket High School Seniors and former Nantucket students or year-round Nantucket residents pursuing ongoing educational opportunities.
Letter of recommendation from a NHS teacher or college professor

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://cfnan.org/receive/community-scholarships/)._
Required materials include
Completed application
Transcript

Overview

_Supporting Continuing Education_

The Community Foundation is honored to have a variety of scholarship funds established by individuals and groups of donors for the purpose of helping younger generations of Nantucketers further their education. Each fund is unique, and the Foundation works with donors to ensure that the criteria and goals of the scholarship align with their charitable interests.

Jaeger Family – NiSHA Scholarship

To provide scholarships for Nantucket students and community residents applying to or currently enrolled in college or institutions of higher learning. Students should be interested in pursuing studies or training in any interdisciplinary study that positively impacts animals, improves their life or environment, embraces humane thinking and compassion, advocates for animals, and supports their intrinsic value.

Funding

Award amount is $2500.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

Eligible applicants are Nantucket High School Seniors and former Nantucket students or year-round Nantucket residents pursuing ongoing educational opportunities.
Required materials include:
Completed application
Transcript
Letter of recommendation from a NHS teacher or college professor
Additional supporting materials

What Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 82
Total given: $4.09M
Median grant: $28K
Range: $5,177–$529K

By dollars: Massachusetts 96%, Florida 2%, New Hampshire 1%. Top recipient cities: Nantucket, MA; Siasconset, MA; New York, NY.
56% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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