Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
Up to $13,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Memorial Scholarship
Overview: A scholarship program awarded to high school graduates who demonstrate a commitment to living an inspired life and embody the values of Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland.
Geographic Scope: Primarily serves graduates of The Villages Charter School in Florida, awarded through the Buffalo Scholarship Foundation.
Focus Areas:
Award Structure:
Eligibility:
About Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland:
Kathryn is remembered as someone who lived an inspired life, was a steadfast leader, took every opportunity to dance and have fun without hesitation, was not afraid to ask hard questions, and was always among the first to offer help to others. She was passionate about human expression through the arts.
Selection Process:
Candidates are carefully selected through an application process. The selection process considers how applicants embody Kathryn's legacy and values.
Contact:
Foundation Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
Note: As of the information provided, the foundation is working with the Buffalo Scholarship Foundation to administer the scholarship.
Steps to Apply:
1. Contact the Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Foundation or Buffalo Scholarship Foundation for current application details
2. Complete the scholarship application (specific form details not provided in available materials)
3. Submit application through the appropriate channel
Required Materials:
Specific required materials are not detailed in available website content. Applicants should contact the foundation directly.
Submission Instructions:
For current scholarship claims and submissions, visit: https://www.buffaloscholarshipfoundation.org/scholarships
Contact for Application Details:
What Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 9
- Total given
- $23K
- Median grant
- $2,854
- Range
- $326–$4,210
- By dollars: Florida 76%, New York 13%, Tennessee 11%. Top recipient cities: Mount Dora, FL; Bellview, FL; Lakeland, FL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Annabelle Larson Family · Mount Dora, FL
Grief week program
$4,210
Kristen Gagne Family · Bellview, FL
Grief week program
$3,527
Brayden Fulton Family · Lakeland, FL
Grief week program
$3,444
Matia Prescott · New York, NY
Scholarship program
$3,000
Emelya Langen Family · Belleview, FL
Grief week program
$2,854
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