Summer Grants & Scholarships

General Grants - Summer Grant Cycle

For consideration in the Summer Grant Cycle, completed applications must be received at the Foundation office by 5 p.m. on the deadline listed below.
 

For additional information, download the application.
View a list of recent grant recipients.

Teacher Creativity Mini-Grants - Summer Grant Cycle

For consideration in the Summer Grant Cycle, completed applications must be received at the Foundation office by 5 p.m. on the deadline listed below.

For additional information, download the application.
View a list of recent grant recipients.

General Scholarships - Summer Cycle

The Foundation has a limited number of scholarships available during the Summer Cycle. Applications may be picked up at the Foundation office, 112 East Main St., Portland. Completed applications must be received in the office by 5 p.m. on the deadline below.

For additional information, download the application.
View a list of recent scholarship recipients.

Summer Scholarship Opportunities 

Marseal T. DeWeerd, Edith T. Horn, and Virgie M. Brady Memorial Scholarship

Offered to a full-time college level Junior or Senior who is in need of financial assistance.  Established in August of 2001 by the last will and testament of Marseal T. DeWeerd.  Renewable for up to 4 semesters at $200 per semester (maximum value $800).  All Jay County residents who are Juniors or Seniors in college are eligible to apply, however preference will be given to a resident of Penn township, Indiana per the wishes of Ms. DeWeerd.

John Jay Center for Learning

The Board of Directors of The Portland Foundation has set aside $3,500 in unrestricted scholarship funds to award up to seven $500 scholarships to Jay County residents attending classes through John Jay Center for Learning. These students may be taking classes on a full-time or part-time basis and be enrolled in a degree-seeking program.

Dr. Ara C. and Gay B. Badders Medical Scholarship

Offered to Jay County students seeking a doctoral degree in a medical field. Dr. Badders was a physician in Jay County for many years, while Mrs. Badders was a schoolteacher.  This scholarship is for $2,000 per semester for up to six semesters.

Alwyn A. Carder Scholarship

Established in 2004 by the last will and testament of Alwyn A. Carder. Renewable for up to 4 semesters at $750 per semester (Junior and Senior years only). Scholarship candidates must be majoring in architecture, history, or education and have a grade point average of 2.5 or better.

Altrusa Club Scholarship

Awarded to a non-traditional student enrolled in a degree-seeking program.