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Major Richard L. Ridder Memorial Scholarship Grant

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school in Indiana.

Geography

  • Resident Criteria.
  • Indiana residents.

Other requirements

  • Degree Criteria.
  • Additional Criteria.
  • Applicants must be a current or former member of the Indiana National Guard or be a family member of a current or former Indiana National Guard member (eligible family member includes a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle).
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post-secondary degree and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Overview

The Major Richard L. Ridder Memorial Scholarship, established by Mary Ann Ridder, honors her husband’s dedication to the Indiana National Guard and the value of education. Open to Indiana residents, it supports current or former members of the National Guard and their families. Applicants must show financial need and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, and educational expenses at accredited institutions in Indiana.

This scholarship was created by Mary Ann Ridder in memory of her husband, Major Richard L.

Eligibility

Resident CriteriaIndiana residentsDegree CriteriaAny college, university, vocational, technical or trade school in IndianaAdditional CriteriaApplicants must be a current or former member of the Indiana National Guard or be a family member of a current or former Indiana National Guard member (eligible family member includes a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle). Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post-secondary degree and have a GPA of 2.0 or higherScholarship awards depend on the size of each scholarship fund and the number of qualified applicants. Awards must be used for educational expenses at an accredited college, university, or technical, vocational, or trade school. Eligible expenses include:TuitionRequired feesRoom and board (in some cases)Books (in some cases)
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What Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
525
Total given
$31.12M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,080–$1.81M
  • By dollars: Indiana 82%, Illinois 7%, Maine 1%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC.
  • 13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 28% 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

  • Veterans
  • Education

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