When is the deadline for The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund Grant?

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The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund Grant

Q: How much funding does The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund Grant provide?

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Q: Who is eligible for The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund Grant?

Eligible applicants: Female and/or LGBTQIA+ students seeking a major or minor in social sciences and ultimately a public services career.

Erie Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

Female and/or LGBTQIA+ students seeking a major or minor in social sciences and ultimately a public services career
Students newly accepted to or currently attending any Erie County college, university, or vocational training program are eligible to apply.

Overview

The Mary E. Kwiatkowski Social Services Scholarship Fund, offered by the Erie Community Foundation, supports female and LGBTQIA+ students pursuing social sciences and public service careers. In 2023, over $800,000 was awarded to more than 500 students for post-secondary education. This scholarship aims to eliminate financial barriers for diverse talents in Erie County's social services sector, requiring applicants to submit an essay on their public service aspirations and challenges in the Erie region.

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.
Offered by The LGBT Funds of The Erie Community Foundation, this scholarship removes financial barriers and opens doors for diverse and underrepresented talent in Erie County’s social services sector. An essay detailing why the student is pursuing a career in public service and identifying one public service challenge facing the Erie region is required.

Eligibility

Applicants must be female and/or LGBTQIA+ students seeking a major or minor in social sciences and ultimately a public services career.Students newly accepted to or currently attending any Erie County college, university, or vocational training program are eligible to apply.

What Erie Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 373
Total given: $24.38M
Median grant: $24K
Range: $5,044–$2.3M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 98%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Erie, PA; North East, PA; Edinboro, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.