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Martha J Shafer Charitable Scholars

Private-foundation scholarship · Indiana · published from the foundation’s own IRS filing

Everything below comes from the foundation’s Form 990-PF (tax period ending 2024-12-31) — the public filing where a foundation that accepts applications must state who to contact, how to apply, its deadlines, and its restrictions. Free to read, always.

Deadline
March 1, 2027
· annual cycle
Applications go to
Greenfield, IN
Foundation assets
$1.1M
end of filing year

Who is eligible

“Individual beginning or continuing post secondary educational studies. May be beginning initial educational pursuits after being in the work force, education for a new career path due to downsizing or pursuing education of a different nature in order to reenter the work force after an absence. Not for first year high school graduates, must need financial aid and be a resident of henry county, indiana.”

Restrictions are quoted from the filing’s own words. A foundation’s mailing address doesn’t always decide who’s eligible — the restriction text above does.

How to apply

“Application, copy of most recent educational transcript, typed letter stating goals for education and future, letter of recommendation from current employer, letter of recommendation from community leader (may be pastor, attorney, business owner, civic leader), copy of last year's tax returns for applicant”

Application contact

Deadline

“March 1”

Next expected deadline: March 1, 2027 (annual cycle, computed from the filing — confirm the current date with the foundation).

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Martha J Shafer Charitable Scholars — frequently asked

Who is eligible for Martha J Shafer Charitable Scholars?

The foundation's filing states: "Individual beginning or continuing post secondary educational studies. May be beginning initial educational pursuits after being in the work force, education for a new career path due to downsizing or pursuing education of a different nature in order to reenter the work force after an absence. Not for first year high school graduates, must need financial aid and be a resident of henry county, indiana." Always confirm current eligibility with the foundation before applying.

What is the deadline for Martha J Shafer Charitable Scholars?

The filing lists "March 1" — an annual cycle; the next expected deadline is March 1, 2027. Filings are annual, so confirm the current date with the foundation.

How do I apply to Martha J Shafer Charitable Scholars?

From the filing: "Application, copy of most recent educational transcript, typed letter stating goals for education and future, letter of recommendation from current employer, letter of recommendation from community leader (may be pastor, attorney, business owner, civic leader), copy of last year's tax returns for applicant" Applications go to the contact listed on this page in Greenfield, IN.

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Where this information comes from

Every fact on this page is published from the foundation’s own IRS Form 990-PF for the tax period ending 2024-12-31 (EIN 477291495). Part XV of that form is where a private foundation that accepts unsolicited applications must tell the IRS — and the public — who to send applications to, what to include, any deadlines, and any restrictions on awards. Most of these programs are never listed on scholarship search sites; the filing is often the only public record they exist.

Every listing on this site is compiled from the foundation’s own IRS Form 990-PF filing — the public record where foundations that accept applications must state who to contact, how to apply, any deadlines, and any restrictions. Filings are annual, so details can change between filings: always confirm the current deadline and requirements with the foundation before applying. This site is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any foundation listed. Scholarship information here is free; we charge only for optional application coaching, and we never write your application for you.