Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship Grant

Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, offers support to deserving students who have experienced formal court contact through the Marathon County Department of Social Services juvenile intake system in the past seven years. With over $300,000 available for scholarships, the program aims to enhance educational opportunities for local residents pursuing personal career advancement through training and education.

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. Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship Purpose To provide scholarships to deserving students who have had formal court contact through the Marathon County Department of Social Services juvenile intake system in the past seven (7) years, and who plan to better their life through educational training, at any level, that will provide for personal career advancement.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Criteria for SelectionBe a Marathon County resident;Have had formal court contact through the Marathon County Department of Social Services juvenile intake system within the past seven (7) years;Provide evidence of a plan for education or training that will provide for personal career advancement;Provide evidence of support and endorsement by references; andArticulated an attitude of change through an essay.