Peter Gerkman Jr. Memorial Scholarship Grant
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Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- Located in the United States) in pursuit of a degree or vocational certification
Other requirements
- This scholarship will be awarded to a Greater Capital Region high school senior who participated in the high school varsity-level football program.
Overview
The Peter Gerkman Jr. Memorial Scholarship is aimed at Greater Capital Region high school seniors who have participated in varsity-level football. This scholarship encourages students to pursue higher education at accredited institutions in the U.S., supporting their academic and vocational aspirations. The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region has been committed to enhancing community life since 1968, making this scholarship a meaningful opportunity for deserving athletes.
Note: The Community Foundation utilizes a "universal application," allowing students to complete one application to qualify for more than 30 scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a Greater Capital Region high school senior who participated in the high school varsity-level football program.
Eligibility
This scholarship will be awarded to a Greater Capital Region high school senior who participated in the high school varsity-level football program. The student must plan to attend an accredited trade school, college or university (located in the United States) in pursuit of a degree or vocational certification.
What The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 286
- Total given
- $5.31M
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,000–$180K
- By dollars: New York 92%, District of Columbia 1%, Massachusetts 1%. Top recipient cities: Albany, NY; Schenectady, NY; Troy, NY.
- 41% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
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