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William and Elizabeth Robinson Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of NCW

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating senior of a Chelan or Douglas county high school with significant financial need
  • Award decisions are based on financial need, participation in high school, community or church activities

Other requirements

  • Will be a full-time student at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States
  • GPA between 3.3 and 3.80
  • Demonstrates characteristics that will lead to success in college and beyond

Overview

The William and Elizabeth Robinson Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports graduating seniors from Chelan or Douglas county high schools who demonstrate significant financial need. Ideal candidates are hardworking, motivated students with a GPA between 3.3 and 3.80. This scholarship honors the Robinsons' legacy of valuing education and community service, assisting those who aspire to pursue higher education and contribute positively to society.

This scholarship honors William and Elizabeth Robinson, residents of Pierce County, Washington. The Robinsons valued education, hard work, integrity, community service, and philanthropy. They began their life with very little financial resources and would value helping others who need assistance to get into college. The ideal candidate for this award is a student with significant financial need who is hardworking, motivated, and well-balanced student who demonstrates character that will lead to success at college and beyond.

Eligibility

Eligibility:

  • Graduating senior of a Chelan or Douglas county high school with significant financial need
  • Will be a full-time student at a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States
  • GPA between 3.3 and 3.80
  • Demonstrates characteristics that will lead to success in college and beyond
  • Award decisions are based on financial need, participation in high school, community or church activities

What Community Foundation of NCW actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
200
Total given
$17.01M
Median grant
$19K
Range
$5,112–$4.31M
  • By dollars: Washington >99%, New York <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Wenatchee, WA; Winthrop, WA; Twisp, WA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Wenatchee Valley YMCA · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $4.31M

  • Columbia Valley Community Health · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $2.16M

  • Methow Housing Trust · Winthrop, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $1.58M

  • Chelan-Douglas Land Trust · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $622K

  • Wenatchee Valley College Foundation · Wenatchee, WA

    Various purposes as approved by cfncw board

    $563K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Hardship

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