SCHOLARSHIPS & EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT

Creating Opportunities
for Student-Athletes.

Jim and his father spent their coaching careers helping young people move forward. The Foundation carries that commitment into education by developing scholarship opportunities for local student-athletes. Explore opportunities as they become available, or talk with us about helping fund one.

LOOKING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?

Find an Opportunity.

Explore scholarships and educational support available through the Jim Knute Schafer Foundation, including eligibility, award information and application details.

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CREATE A SCHOLARSHIP

Turn Your Support
Into Opportunity.

Individuals, families and businesses can work with the Foundation to fund and create scholarships for local student-athletes — including scholarships established in honor or memory of someone important to them.

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Young athletes participating in a youth athletics program

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

See What's Available.

Scholarships and educational support offered through the Jim Knute Schafer Foundation will be posted here as they become available.

Coming Soon

JKS Student-Athlete Scholarship

The JKS Student-Athlete Scholarship supports graduating student-athletes who have demonstrated a commitment to their education, their team and their community as they prepare to take the next step in their educational journey.

Award $2,500

Deadline May 1, 2027

Eligibility Graduating high school students who have participated in athletics and plan to continue their education at a college,...

Supported By Jim Knute Schafer Foundation

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CREATE A SCHOLARSHIP

Help Create the
Next Opportunity.

A scholarship can carry forward someone's belief in young people.

It can honor a family member, coach or mentor, or help students in the community take their next step.

If you would like to create or fund a scholarship through the Foundation, tell us what you have in mind. We'll explore the opportunity together.