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Karen S. Wray Nursing with Compassion and Dignity Scholarship Grant

The Community Foundation of Howard County Inc

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Plan to attend a two-or four-year college/university; and

Geography

  • In Howard County, primarily through endowment building and coordinated grant
  • In Howard County, Maryland

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Plan to pursue an education in nursing;
  • Have an unweighted 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average through Grade 11.
  • In addition, an unweighted grade point average of 3.0 or higher must be maintained through the first semester of Grade 12.

Overview

The Karen S. Wray Nursing with Compassion and Dignity Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Howard County, provides $1,000 to a deserving senior student from a Howard County Public School pursuing nursing. Applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate a commitment to the values of compassion and dignity in healthcare. This scholarship aims to support students who aspire to make a positive impact in the nursing field through education and lifelong learning.

Community Foundation of Howard County
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity with the goal of improving the quality of life in Howard County, primarily through endowment building and coordinated grant-making services.
Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Howard County works with local philanthropists to provide scholarships to Howard County students who show exceptional promise. Each scholarship is uniquely designed to meet the donors eligibility requirements.
Karen S. Wray Nursing with Compassion and Dignity Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is available to a student currently in their senior year at a Howard County Public School, who plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university to pursue an education in nursing.
The recipient of this scholarship should demonstrate a commitment to study nursing and belief in the value of lifelong learning; devote oneself to supporting the dignity and welfare of those in one’s care; and practice the highest levels of acceptance, compassion, kindness, and respect for all people.

Eligibility

Attend a Howard County Public School in Howard County, Maryland;
Plan to attend a two-or four-year college/university; and
Have an unweighted 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average through Grade 11. In addition, an unweighted grade point average of 3.0 or higher must be maintained through the first semester of Grade 12.

What The Community Foundation of Howard County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
65
Total given
$1.4M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$5,105–$204K
  • By dollars: Maryland 82%, Virginia 7%, California 5%. Top recipient cities: Columbia, MD; Ellicott City, MD; Baltimore, MD.
  • 3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Healthcare

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