The Joseph Michael Kulka Jr. Scholarship Grant

The Joseph Michael Kulka Jr. Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Erie Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

The Joseph Michael Kulka Jr. Scholarship, offered by The LGBT Funds of The Erie Community Foundation, supports bachelor’s degree candidates committed to promoting diversity in the Erie region. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and engage in community activities. A personal essay detailing their efforts to advocate for diversity is required. In 2023, more than $800,000 in scholarships were awarded to over 500 students by the Erie Community Foundation.

Overview

Erie Community Foundation In 2023, The Erie Community Foundation, and its affiliates, awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to over 500 deserving students to pursue a post-secondary education or training. The Joseph Michael Kulka Jr. Scholarship Offered by The LGBT Funds of The Erie Community Foundation, this scholarship is awarded to bachelor’s degree candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving awareness and understanding of all types of diversity in the Erie region. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and participate in community activities. An essay describing the specific efforts applicants have made to promote, support, and encourage diversity in the Erie area is required.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This scholarship is awarded to bachelor’s degree candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving awareness and understanding of all types of diversity in the Erie region. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and participate in community activities.