CFCAB Awards Over $204,000 in Scholarships in 2025

The Community Foundation is proud to announce that it has awarded more than $204,000 in scholarships to 39 deserving students in 2025, helping to remove financial barriers and open doors to educational opportunities across our region. These scholarships represent a significant investment in the future leaders, innovators, and changemakers of our community.

“Scholarships are transformative tools that can change the trajectory of a student’s life,” said Erin Peden, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “By reducing financial barriers to education, we’re not just funding tuition and books – we’re investing in dreams, potential, and the bright futures these students will create. Each scholarship recipient represents possibility, and we’re honored to play a role in their educational journey.”

From memorial scholarships that leave a lasting legacy, to family scholarships that demonstrate community values, the awards distributed this year demonstrate the profound impact that can be achieved when access to education is prioritized. Each of these awards are made possible by the generosity of donors and fundholders who understand that investing in education is investing in the community’s future.

In establishing endowed scholarship funds, and making annual contributions, these philanthropic partners believe deeply in giving students access to a brighter future, regardless of their financial circumstances. Their commitment ensures that talented and motivated students can pursue their educational goals without the burden of overwhelming debt.

Each of these scholarships represents a step towards greater equity in education, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to thrive and succeed.