Next Step Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Must be graduating seniors from select counties with a GPA between 1
- Graduating senior from a public High School in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis Counties, or Raymond (Pacific County); cumulative GPA between 1.75 and 2.75.
Other requirements
- Student must be planning to attend a trade school, apprenticeship program, vocational school, or 2 year program at a community college.
- (Renewable)
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The following career paths are excluded from consideration: physician, architect, veterinarian, attorney, and CPA.
Overview
The Next Step Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, supports students aiming to pursue vocational training in various fields, such as nursing, culinary arts, and IT. Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors from select counties with a GPA between 1.75 and 2.75. The scholarship can be renewed for a second year upon reapplication, emphasizing the foundation's commitment to fostering educational opportunities for local students.
The Next Step Scholarship fund was established to assist students planning to pursue a trade, vocation, or a career in a specific profession.
The scholarship has the potential to be renewed for an additional year, reapplication is required.
Eligibility
Graduating senior from a public High School in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis Counties, or Raymond (Pacific County); cumulative GPA between 1.75 and 2.75. Student must be planning to attend a trade school, apprenticeship program, vocational school, or 2 year program at a community college. (Renewable)
What The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 121
- Total given
- $4.1M
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $5,176–$321K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Olympia, WA; Lacey, WA; Shelton, WA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
United Way of Thurston County · Olympia, WA
Operating
$321K
Boys & Girls Club Thurston · Olympia, WA
Operating
$254K
Mason County Host · Shelton, WA
Operating
$240K
Griffin School Foundation · Olympia, WA
Operating
$164K
Capitol Land Trust · Tumwater, WA
Operating
$153K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Workforce development
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