Robert G. Schweitzer Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant

Robert G. Schweitzer Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Last Updated: January 20, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Robert G. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 20 Jan 2027.

Overview

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a public charitable foundation based in Aurora, Illinois, dedicated to improving quality of life across the Fox River Valley, including the Greater Aurora area and Kane and Kendall counties. The Foundation partners with donors to fulfill philanthropic goals by managing charitable funds and distributing grants and scholarships that address local needs in areas such as education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community development, while ensuring responsible stewardship of resources to create lasting community impact. Robert G. Schweitzer Scholarship Endowment Fund This endowment, created to administer a bequest from Robert Schweitzer’s estate, provides scholarships to students who are majoring in a science-related field of study. Mr. Schweitzer (1918-1989) graduated from the Armour Institute of Technology of Chicago in 1940 with a degree in chemical engineering. He was employed at the National Can Company in Chicago for many years and was a resident of Oswego.

Eligibility

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