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William Guither Science Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The William Guither Science Scholarship, established in 1981 and named in honor of Emeritus Professor William Guither, offers a $2,500 award to full-time students majoring in a science-related field at a UW institution. The scholarship provides $1,250 for each of the fall and spring semesters. To maintain eligibility, students must uphold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. This scholarship supports future scientists and acknowledges academic excellence in the physical sciences.

Background:
This scholarship was originally established in 1981 as a physical science scholarship by the physical science faculty and staff. In 1989, additional funds were raised to endow the scholarship and rename it in honor of Emeritus Professor William Guither as a gift, presented to him upon his retirement.
Award Amount:

  • One $2,500 scholarship award, payable at $1,250 each for the fall and spring semesters.
  • Loss of Eligibility:
  • Failure to register as a full-time student at a UW institution majoring in a science related field with a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA.

What Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
448
Total given
$32.37M
Median grant
$25K
Range
$5,073–$5.84M
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 88%, Texas 3%, Illinois 2%. Top recipient cities: Appleton, WI; Neenah, WI; Menasha, WI.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Science research

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