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Schulze College Scholarships Grant

The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Funding Amount

US $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Be a U.S. citizenA 2025 graduate of an eligible high school.

Other requirements

  • Have 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…
  • Minnesota Catholic high school students must have completed their elementary education at a Catholic school

Overview

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.

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

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

What The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
1,431
Total given
$47.88M
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$50–$10M
  • By dollars: Minnesota 71%, Florida 21%, Michigan <1%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN; Naples, FL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 64% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • American Cancer Society · Eagan, MN

    Health

    $10M

  • Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation · Tampa, FL

    Health

    $3M

  • Catholic Schools Center of Excellence · Minneapolis, MN

    Education

    $1.87M

  • Univ of St Thomas · St Paul, MN

    Education

    $1.27M

  • Childrens Health Care Foundation · Edina, MN

    Health

    $1M

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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