Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- High school seniors, undergraduates and returning students are welcome to apply!
Overview
The Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, aims to support high school seniors, undergraduates, and returning students with demonstrated leadership potential. This scholarship, established in memory of Richard Weyhrich, a West Point graduate and U.S. Army officer, provides financial assistance to help students achieve their educational and career aspirations. The foundation fosters an inclusive environment, encouraging all students to apply and reach their full potential.
2025-2026 Scholarship Applications
With support from generous individuals, families, and businesses, the Community Foundation offers scholarships that help San Luis Obispo County students reach new heights in their education and careers.
This scholarship was created in memory of the leadership and generosity of Richard John Weyhrich. The purpose of the fund is to award educational scholarships to young people demonstrating leadership potential.
Eligibility
High school seniors, undergraduates and returning students are welcome to apply!
What The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 94
- Total given
- $5.79M
- Median grant
- $34K
- Range
- $5,285–$274K
- By dollars: California 96%, Rhode Island 1%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: San Luis Obispo, CA; Santa Maria, CA; Atascadero, CA.
- 61% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
SLO Classical Academy · San Luis Obispo, CA
The grant is restricted to purchasing a new building, remodeling, and equipment nee to…
$274K
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art · San Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted
$254K
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast · Santa Barbara, CA
Unrestricted
$235K
Transitions-Mental Health Association · San Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted
$214K
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc · San Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted
$202K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Youth leadership
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