Navigating Scholarships & Grants to Individuals

This document is a reference tool for those who are considering establishing a scholarship program or other grantmaking program that benefits individuals.

It provides an overview of important distinctions for establishing scholarships among the three primary institutions that house scholarship programs:

• Community Foundations and Other Public Charitable Entities
• Private foundations
• Corporate Giving Programs

This resource is provided to IPA through its Midwest partnership with Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF).