How much funding does The Difference is You Scholarship Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for The Difference is You Scholarship Grant?

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The Difference is You Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Special Education Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduating high school senior from Marathon County
Planning to pursue a post-high school education at a college, university, or technical school in any field of study

Other requirements

Has received special reading and/or speech instruction during their K-12 educational experience.

Overview

The Difference is You Scholarship offers financial support to graduating high school seniors from Marathon County who have received special reading or speech instruction during their K-12 education. With over $300,000 distributed among more than 200 students, this scholarship aims to empower young individuals pursuing post-secondary education in various fields. It reflects the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin's commitment to enhancing the quality of life through philanthropic efforts.

Scholarships
More than 200 students throughout north central Wisconsin, from pre-school to post-graduate, will be awarded scholarships totaling more than $300,000 from the 125 endowed scholarship funds administered within the Community Foundation.
Purpose
To provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Marathon County who have received special reading or speech instruction during their K-12 education experience.

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior from Marathon County
Has received special reading and/or speech instruction during their K-12 educational experiencePlanning to pursue a post-high school education at a college, university, or technical school in any field of study

What Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 136
Total given: $13.36M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,150–$4.18M

By dollars: Wisconsin 90%, Indiana 8%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Wausau, WI; Weston, WI; Merrill, WI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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