Scholarships Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted annually”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Students of Lithuanian descent
- College-age students
Other requirements
- Applicants demonstrating community involvement
- Active participation in Lithuanian heritage preservation
Overview
Mission: Support for students of Lithuanian descent who are active in their community and developing leadership skills that will benefit them and those around them.
Purpose: Ensure continuity of Lithuanian culture and traditions by contributing to the development of future leaders in the Lithuanian community.
Geographic Scope: United States and international Lithuanian communities
Eligibility:
- Students of Lithuanian descent
- College-age students
- Applicants demonstrating community involvement
- Active participation in Lithuanian heritage preservation
Award History:
- 2013: 48 students received $63,692 in total scholarships (99 applications received)
- 2014: 51 students received $115,010 in total scholarships (75 applications received)
- Individual award amounts vary
Application Process:
- Scholarship Subcommittee reviews applications
- Committee meets annually (typically in November)
- Final allocation approved by Lithuanian Foundation Board of Directors
Contact Information:
- Address: 14911 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439
- Phone: (630) 257-1616
- Email: admin@lithfund.org
- Website: lithuanianfoundation.org
Organization Status:
- 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
- FEIN: 36-6118312
- Part of overall Lithuanian Foundation commitment to preserve heritage
How to Apply
Application Process
Committee Structure:
- Scholarship Subcommittee reviews all applications
- Committee meets annually (typically in November)
- Final approval provided by Lithuanian Foundation Board of Directors
Submission Timeline:
- Applications accepted annually
- Committee review typically occurs in November
- Decisions made by majority vote
Required Materials:
- Specific application requirements not detailed in available content
- Contact foundation directly for application forms and instructions
Selection Criteria:
- Community involvement and leadership development
- Academic standing
- Lithuanian heritage connection
- Potential to benefit Lithuanian community
Submission:
- Contact Lithuanian Foundation for scholarship application guidelines and procedures
What Lithuanian Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 24
- Total given
- $1.16M
- Median grant
- $22K
- Range
- $6,500–$402K
- By dollars: Illinois 67%, New Jersey 16%, Rhode Island 4%. Top recipient cities: Lemont, IL; Chicago, IL; Forked River, NJ.
- 13% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Lithuanian American Community · Lemont, IL
Student internship program, administrative support, publications, chapter events,…
$402K
Lithuanian Educational Council of the USA · Forked River, NJ
Support the lithuanian heritage schools, educational material
$175K
Lithuanian World Center · Lemont, IL
General support, building renovations, special events
$98K
Lithuanian Research Center · Lemont, IL
General support, archival digitization and preservation
$70K
Lithuanian World Community · Cumberland, RI
Lwc office support, publications, website support
$50K
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