Barb Schmelzle Promise Award for Women
This grant helps non-traditional women students facing adversity and financial need pursue further education in any field, honoring Barb Schmelzle's legacy.
Funder: Community Foundation of Dunn County
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical award amount not specified; one-time award for non-traditional women students in financial need.
Summary: Supports non-traditional women students facing adversity and financial need to advance their education in any field.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may be updated by the funder.
Description
The Barb Schmelzle Promise Award for Women honors the memory of Barb Schmelzle by supporting non-traditional women students who are experiencing financial need and have faced significant adversity. The award aims to help these individuals make progress toward furthering their education in any field, reflecting Barb’s legacy of warmth, connection, and belief in the transformative power of learning. The fund is managed as a Field of Interest Fund by the Community Foundation of Dunn County and is designed to provide support annually.
