How much funding does Robert Couche Scholarship Grant provide?

Robert Couche Scholarship Grant provides US $1,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Robert Couche Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Robert Couche Scholarship Grant

North Georgia Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Minorities Grants for BIPOC Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $1,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

An African American who is a graduating high school senior from a Hall County school or Gainesville City School.

Other requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.5Based on financial need

Overview

The scholarship was established in 1988 by Robert Couche to give scholarships to deserving Black high school graduates living in the Gainesville-Hall County area seeking higher education.
To complete this scholarship, applicants must answer the following essay question: Please describe what you believe are the three most important qualities of a good leader. How have you displayed these qualities in your own life?
In 2026, one scholarship award of $1,500 will be offered.

Eligibility

An African American who is a graduating high school senior from a Hall County school or Gainesville City SchoolMinimum GPA: 2.5Based on financial need

What North Georgia Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 245
Total given: $11.89M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,119–$1.36M

By dollars: Georgia 95%, Alabama <1%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Gainesville, GA; Cumming, GA; Atlanta, GA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.