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 date listed below.  Applications will be available May 3, 2021.  We offer two grant cycles per year. Refer to the Winter Grants page for the next winter cycle deadline.

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 date listed below.  

Applications will be available May 3, 2021.  We offer two grant cycles per year. Refer to the Winter Grants page for the next winter cycle deadline.

Scholarships - Summer Cycle

The Foundation has a limited number of scholarships available during the Summer Cycle.  All aplications are to be filled out & submitted electronically.  

Applications will be available May 3, 2021.

Summer Scholarship Opportunities

ALTRUSA CLUB NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Altrusa Club of Portland, a national organization of professional businesswomen, established this scholarship in 1993 to aid non-traditional students to further their education.

JANET B. ARNOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2006 by Richard D. Arnold as a memorial to his wife and her life as an educator. Mrs. Arnold was a teacher in the Jay School Corporation for over 30 years. The scholarship is for Jay County High School graduates who are entering their junior, senior, or graduate year of college and majoring in elementary education.

DR. ARA C. AND GAY B. BADDERS MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in 1998 by Mrs. Badders in memory of her husband. The fund is to provide scholarships to students obtaining a doctoral medical degree.

RUTH WHIPPLE-BADDERS SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2007 by Patricia S. McKinley. This scholarship is for Jay County High School graduates who are entering either their junior or senior year of college and majoring in education.

ALWYN CARDER SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2004 by the Alwyn A. Carder estate. This scholarship is for students who are entering either their junior or senior year of college and majoring in architecture, history, or education.

MARSEAL T. DeWEERD, EDITH T. HORN, AND VIRGIE M. BRADY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2001 in honor of Marseal T. DeWeerd, Edith T. Horn, and Virgie M. Brady by the Marseal T. DeWeerd estate. This scholarship is for students who are entering their junior or senior year of college.

EAST CENTRAL OPPORTUNITIES, INC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in 2012 by the Board of Trustees of The Portland Foundation. This scholarship is to aid students attending the John Jay Center for Learning.

JOYCE A. HORN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in 2014 by Joyce A. Horn. This scholarship is for college juniors and seniors majoring in Elementary Education. First preference will be given to students who attended Bloomfield Elementary School and who are studying at Ball State University.

JOHN JAY CENTER FOR LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2004 by the Board of Trustees of The Portland Foundation. This scholarship is to aid students attending the John Jay Center for Learning.

CHARLES & RUTH JOOS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in 2010 by the Ruth W. Joos estate. This scholarship is for students who are entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of college with preference given to sophomores.

DR. GLADE A. AND JOYCE H. McAFEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in 2011 by Julie Forcum in memory of her parents. This scholarship is for Jay County residents who are enrolled in either a Doctoral Program in Optometry or a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program.

JAMES E. PETERSON ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2014 by the children of James E. Peterson in memory of their father. It is intended to help a student obtain a degree in Entrepreneurship at any level- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral.

MARTHA CATHARINE ROCKWELL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 2016 by Levon Rockwell. This scholarship is for Jay County High School graduates, with preference to juniors or seniors majoring in a music-related degree and enrolled in a Christian College. Second preference, include the support of educational scholarships for deserving students who most closely satisfy the criteria.

ORLA L. AND RUTH E. THARP EDUCATIONAL FUND

Established in 2013 by the Ruth Tharp Estate. This scholarship is for Jay County High School graduates, with first preference to students enrolled in a Masters program or a non medical Doctoral program. Second preference to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year of college.

ELIZABETH STARBUCK SCHOLARSHIP II FUND

Established in 2012 by the will of Ms. Elizabeth Starbuck. This scholarship is for Jay County High School graduates who are entering either their sophomore, junior or senior year of college.

HAYNES STARBUCK SCHOLARSHIP II FUND

Established in 2012 by the will of Ms. Elizabeth Starbuck. This scholarship is for Jay County High School graduates who are entering either their sophomore, junior or senior year of college.

ROBERT QUADROZZI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in 2010 by the family of Robert Quadrozzi. This scholarship is for Jay County residents who are enrolled in higher education classes at the John Jay Center for Learning.