The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation Challenge Match Scholarship

Q: When is the deadline for The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation Challenge Match Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for The Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin Foundation Challenge Match Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Students from populations underrepresented in financial planning (by gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation); Students who have demonstrated financial need.

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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Students from populations underrepresented in financial planning (by gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation)
Students who have demonstrated financial need

Other requirements

Enrolled in CFP Board Registered Programs

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Empowerment through education
Supporting underrepresented populations in financial planning
Gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation diversity

Eligibility:

Students from populations underrepresented in financial planning (by gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation)
Students who have demonstrated financial need
Enrolled in CFP Board Registered Programs

Award Information:

$5,000 for students in CFP Board Registered Certificate Program
$10,000 for students in financial planning-aligned undergraduate program
To date, 70 scholarships totaling over $357,000 have been awarded

Background:
Celebrates the life of its namesake and focuses on empowering women and other underrepresented populations through education. Named after Deena Jo Heide-Diesslin.

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