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Charitable Trust Scholarship — Overview

A charitable trust scholarship is financial aid funded by a charitable trust set up to support education. Trusts can be established by individuals, families, corporations, or foundations and may award one-time grants, multi-year scholarships, or awards targeted to specific populations, fields, or institutions.

Charitable Trust Scholarships — A Deep Dive

Examples of selection criteria (templates)

• Sample A — First-Generation STEM Scholar: Resident of County X; low-income household (<150% of area median); admitted to accredited undergraduate STEM program; demonstrated leadership; 3.0+ high school GPA.
• Sample B — Vocational & Trades Award: Age 18–30; enrolled in accredited certificate program; financial need; commitment to work in rural community for 2 years post-completion.
• Sample C — Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship: Underrepresented minority status in field; graduate study applicants; demonstrated research potential; letter of institutional sponsorship.

Quick budgeting math (endowment example)

• Desired annual scholarship pool: $10,000.
• Typical spending rate: 4% of endowment principal annually.
• Required principal ≈ Desired annual payout / Spending rate = $10,000 / 0.04 = $250,000.
• Adjust for administrative costs and inflation: add 10–30% cushion.