Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Wagner Catholic Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area, supports graduating seniors from local Catholic parishes who are pursuing higher education. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need and faith commitment through a personal essay. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years, with a decreasing award amount after the first year. This initiative aims to empower students to further their education while fostering community values.

Scholarships
CFHZ awards over $1 million in scholarships each year for students to attend schools of higher education throughout the nation. Our scholarships are possible thanks to the generosity of donors who invest in our community’s future by furthering the education of others.
All Holland/Zeeland area individuals interested in post-secondary education are encouraged to apply for CFHZ scholarships.
The Foundation proudly administers over 100 scholarships, each with unique eligibility criteria that must be met before a candidate can be considered.
Francis de Sales in HollandEnrolling in a degree program at a Roman Catholic post-secondary school. Additionally, one new award may be given to a student enrolling at Hope College and one new award may be given to a student enrolling at the University of Michigan.Financial need, a consideration (encouraged to submit the page of the FAFSA Submission Summary showing the Student Aid Index amount)Demonstration of faith as shown in 1,700-character or less answer to this question: How have you demonstrated your faith during your high school years and what role will it play in your life during college and as you establish your career?Potentially renewable for three additional years. The amount of award decreases after first year

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc's IRS filings)

2 grants in The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc's 2020 filings reference “Wagner Catholic Scholarship Grant” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
217
Total given
$12.57M
Median grant
$23K
Range
$5,149–$1.29M
  • By dollars: Michigan 97%, Maryland <1%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Holland, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Zeeland, MI.
  • 7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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  • ODC Network · Holland, MI

    Multiple grants

    $1.29M

  • Mackinac Center for Public Policy · Midland, MI

    Multiple grants

    $983K

  • Grand Valley State University Foundation · Allendale, MI

    Multiple grants

    $491K

  • Lakeshore Advantage Foundation · Zeeland, MI

    Multiple grants

    $433K

  • Lakeshore Advantage · Zeeland, MI

    Multiple grants

    $378K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Christian nonprofits

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