Marvin C. Schuette Memorial Scholarship Grant

Marvin C. Schuette Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Summary

The Marvin C. Schuette Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, offers financial assistance to children of Wausau Homes' employees pursuing post-secondary education. With a focus on inclusivity, the scholarship aims to support individuals who may not qualify for traditional scholarships. It requires a minimum GPA of 2.0, but academic achievement is not the primary selection criterion, allowing a diverse range of applicants to benefit from this funding.

Overview

Guided by our vision, purpose, mission, values, and policies, we inspire philanthropic generosity to enhance our community’s quality of life. Scholarships More than 200 students throughout north central Wisconsin, from pre-school to post-graduate, will be awarded scholarships totaling more than $300,000 from the 125 endowed scholarship funds administered within the Community Foundation. Marvin C. Schuette Memorial Scholarship Purpose The Marvin C. Schuette Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to assist with the cost of post high school education of children of Wausau Homes’ employees. The intent of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a wide range of people including those who would not typically qualify for traditional scholarships. This scholarship’s selection criterion is specifically not to use academic achievement as a component other than the requirement that candidates have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater (on a 4.0 maximum scale) over the last two semesters of high school or accredited post high school education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater (on a 4.0 maximum scale) over the last two semesters of high school or accredited post high school education.Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria in order of importance: Has not been awarded another scholarship for the upcoming school year.Receiving another scholarship for the upcoming school year does not disqualify a candidate from receiving this scholarship. Weight will just be given to those who did not receive other scholarships.A well-rounded person with diversified interests participating in activities inside and outside of school, including work.