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Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program Grant

The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation

Funding Amount

US $500 - US $3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Scholarships are offered on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded.”

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Other requirements

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  • You are eligible to apply if:Your child will be attending an eligible Catholic preschool;Your child will be in their last year of preschool in 2025-2026; andYour family is middle-income

Overview

The Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program, presented by the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, aims to assist middle-income families in accessing quality preschool education. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 will be awarded directly to eligible Catholic preschools to cover tuition costs. This initiative underscores the importance of academic and spiritual development in Catholic education. Note that all funds are currently committed, and the application portal is closed.

Note: All funds committed. The portal is now closed.
The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE), in partnership with the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, presents the Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program to help middle-income families gain access to excellent preschool programs for their children.
CSCOE and the Schulze Family Foundation firmly believe in and support the strength of the academic experience, the caring community, and the spiritual development that Catholic elementary schools provide.
Scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $500 to $3,000, and will be sent directly to the preschool to cover tuition costs.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You are eligible to apply if:Your child will be attending an eligible Catholic preschool;Your child will be in their last year of preschool in 2025-2026; andYour family is middle-income

Application Details

at the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence
The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE), in partnership with the Richard M. Schulze
Family Foundation, presents the Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program to help middle-
income families gain access to excellent preschool programs for their children.
CSCOE and the Schulze Family Foundation firmly believe in and support the strength of the
academic experience, the caring community and the spiritual development that is provided by
the Catholic elementary schools.
Scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500 to $3000 and will be sent directly to the
preschool to pay for tuition.
• Applications will be accepted for the 2025-2026 school year beginning November 1,
2024.
• Scholarships are offered on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded.
You are eligible to apply if:
• Your child will be attending an eligible Catholic preschool;
• Your child will be in their last year of preschool in 2025-2026 and
• Your family is middle-income.
The Schulze Early Learning Scholarship application will be online at
schulzefamilyfoundation.org on November 1, 2024. Go to Apply for Scholarships and click
on Early Learning Scholarships Overview.
If you have questions, please contact:
Marla Friederichs at mjfriederichs@schulzefamilyfoundation.org or 612-801-1431

What The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 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.

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Preschools
  • Child care

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