Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • The scholarship is for Undergraduate single mother enrolled part-time or full-time in their first, second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate studies in any discipline at University of Alaska Southeast.

Other requirements

  • In addition to the application form, applicants submit a 200-300 word essay describing their life’s journey to date and their academic and personal goals going forward.
  • The entire amount of the scholarship grant will be paid to University of Alaska Southeast prior to the winter term for the awardee's tuition or related expenses (fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses, and room and board).

Overview

The Rocinante Scholarship, established by the family and friends of Eric Zentner, supports undergraduate single mothers at the University of Alaska Southeast. It honors Eric's legacy of helping others and is available for part-time or full-time students in any discipline. Applicants must provide a 200-300 word essay about their life journey and goals. The scholarship funds cover tuition and necessary expenses, awarded before the winter term.

Rocinante Scholarship Fund
The Rocinante Scholarship was established at the Foundation by the family and friends of Eric Zentner to honor his legacy of quietly assisting others over the 38 years he walked this earth.

Eligibility

The scholarship is for Undergraduate single mother enrolled part-time or full-time in their first, second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate studies in any discipline at University of Alaska Southeast.In addition to the application form, applicants submit a 200-300 word essay describing their life’s journey to date and their academic and personal goals going forward.The entire amount of the scholarship grant will be paid to University of Alaska Southeast prior to the winter term for the awardee's tuition or related expenses (fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses, and room and board).

What Juneau Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
37
Total given
$4.02M
Median grant
$58K
Range
$6,500–$515K
  • By dollars: Alaska 100%. Top recipient cities: Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK; Douglas, AK.
  • 17% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 14% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    Housing programs

    $515K

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  • Jamhi Health and Wellness · Juneau, AK

    Operating support

    $410K

  • Alaska Development Corp · Juneau, AK

    Flood victims relief

    $345K

  • City and Borough of Juneau · Juneau, AK

    Youth shelter/parks

    $200K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Single moms
  • Education

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