How much funding does Strongheart Scholarship Program provide?

Strongheart Scholarship Program provides $1,000 - $3,000 per award; approximately $60,000 awarded biannually in funding.

When is the deadline for Strongheart Scholarship Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Strongheart Scholarship Program

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement

Foundation Semi-annual Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $3,000 per award; approximately $60,000 awarded biannually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Strongheart Scholarship Program

Purpose: Supports Bishop Gadsden team members who want to continue their education or reduce debt resulting from prior education.

Award Details:

Amount per award: $1,000 - $3,000

Total awarded: Approximately $60,000 biannually

Frequency: Biannual award cycles

Eligibility:

Bishop Gadsden team members

Those pursuing continued education or carrying education-related debt

What the Program Supports:

Tuition for continuing education

Student loan debt repayment

Educational pursuits at any level (CNA, LPN, RN degrees, and other certifications)

Track Record:

Over the past 5 years, the program has paid down the entire debt for eight team members

Team members can apply during each award cycle and receive multiple awards across semesters

Recipients report the program helps alleviate financial burdens and shapes character by reminding recipients of the importance of giving back

Geographic Scope: Bishop Gadsden, Charleston, South Carolina

Contact:

Phone: 800-373-2384

Address: 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412

How to Apply

Application Process

Timing:

Applications accepted during biannual award cycles

Specific application deadlines not provided in available materials

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a current Bishop Gadsden team member

Pursuing education or managing education-related debt

Application Materials:

Specific required documents and application format not detailed in available materials

Note: Contact Bishop Gadsden directly for specific application procedures, deadlines, and required materials.

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What Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 4
Total given: $330K
Median grant: $85K
Range: $60K–$100K

By dollars: South Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Charleston, SC; Johns Island, SC.

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Deadline

November 1, 2026

Annual

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