Manzana Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it only funds pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

THE FOUNDATION'S SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDES SUBMISSION OF A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AND ESSAY ACCOMPANIED BY A CURRENT AND COMPLETED FAFSA, AND A PERSONAL INTERVIEW. THE FOUNDATION MAY ALSO REQUEST THAT GRANT APPLICANTS SUBMIT ONE OR MORE LETTERS OF SUPPORT AND PROVIDE REFERENCES.

Restrictions: THE FOUNDATIONS AWARDS FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING RECENT GRADUATES OF STANTON ACADEMY, A PUBLIC, ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL IN YAKIMA. THE ACADEMY LARGELY SERVES AN UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENT POPULATION. ALL AMOUNTS MUST BE USED FOR: (I) FOR TUITION AT A FOUR-YEAR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT NORMALLY MAINTAIN A REGULAR FACULTY AND CURRICULUM; (II) FOR FEES, BOOKS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR COURSES AT SUCH INSTITUTIONS; OR (III) FOR OTHER EXPENSES RELATED TO MATRICULATION AT SUCH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SUCH AS HOUSING AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES.

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