Schulze College Scholarships Grant

Schulze College Scholarships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
Amount: US $20,000
Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Summary

The Schulze College Scholarships provide U.S. citizens with financial support for four years of full-time college enrollment at accredited institutions. Annually, up to 46 scholarships worth $20,000 each are awarded to students demonstrating strong academic performance and community involvement. The program, initiated by the Schulze Family Foundation in 2014, aims to reduce student debt and enhance the college experience by allowing recipients to focus on their studies and personal growth.

Overview

Schulze College Scholarships are awarded to U.S. citizens for four consecutive years of full-time college enrollment with satisfactory academic performance at a four-year accredited college or university. We award up to 46 new $20,000 Schulze College Scholarships each year. The Schulze Family Foundation College Scholarship was first awarded in 2014 to help students graduate from college with minimal student debt. Our scholarships allowed them to: borrow less for tuition,work less and study more, andlive the college experience with less distraction. Successful candidates will show they have distinguished themselves through school, community, and/or church activities while showing strong academic achievement in high school. Scholarships are awarded for four consecutive years of full-time college enrollment with satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a U.S. citizenA 2025 graduate of an eligible high schoolHave a minimum of a 3.0 unweighted cumulative GPA (4.0 scale)Show unmet financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Will not receive need-based federal grant assistance (Pell Grant)Enroll in a four-year accredited college or university as a full-time degree-seeking studentMinnesota Catholic high school students must have completed their elementary education at a Catholic school