Why We're Here...
The scholarships available from the Tommy C. Capper Foundation are here for those whose lives it would make a distinct difference. Because his parents had a tough time putting him and his sister through college, Tom wanted his scholarships to go to the people who need it most!
DeWitt is a growing, thriving community with an abundance of scholarship opportunities for graduates. Education is one of our greatest community values! This foundation is the only one in the area to be open to current and former students of Central DeWitt High School.
Who Capper Foundation Scholarships are for:
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- Applicants must have attended Central DeWitt High School (formerly Central Clinton Community High School); regardless of graduation year.
- Applicants must plan to study a specific area of interest, preferably in a short-term vocational or technical school program, but could also be a traditional college program.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must complete the scholarship application form.
- The Tommy C. Capper Foundation awards scholarships to fund the education of people who desire vocational, technical training or traditional college but would find it impossible to afford schooling without assistance. Our guiding principle is to distribute these scholarships to recipients who have consistently demonstrated hard work and motivation to achieve excellence in their lives. Scholarship funds are paid directly to the chosen institution for related expenses (tuition, fees, books, other supplies).
Who this scholarship is NOT for:
- If this scholarship wouldn’t make a big difference for you, and you already know how you’ll pay for additional education - then this isn’t a good fit for you.
- If you’ve never attended Central DeWitt High School (formerly Central Clinton Community High School), this isn’t for you.
Apply Today for the Tommy C. Capper Scholarship
***Please note - this application is the only approved application for the Tommy C. Capper Foundation Scholarship. If you have applied on another website, your application was not received and you must reapply below. Additionally, this application is not valid for other scholarships.***
Applications closed for Fall 2026 traditional college education scholarships. Applications are limited but open for Spring 2027 college semester.
Applications are always open for vocational, technological and short-term educational programs.
Application Instructions:
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- To apply, please begin by filling out your general information below.
- Your application progress will automatically save as you submit each page.
- You’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to your application, which will allow you to access it at any time.
- If you begin your application and need to finish later, you can access your in-progress application by clicking the link in your email.
- Only finished applications will be considered.
Deadlines
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- Scholarship awards are not renewable; previous scholarship recipients must reapply each additional scholarship year
- Applications must be submitted electronically.
- Applications for fall semester 2022 scholarships will close on April 5, 2022.
- Applications for vocational or technical scholarships may submitted at any time.
Capper Foundation Privacy notice
Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. We strive to be good stewards of your information. For that reason, your information will only be used to service the needs of the scholarship application process. We will not sell, rent, or share your information at any time.
This secure online application process adheres to the same stringent HIPAA regulations used for the management of medical records. All data is encrypted and stored on a secure server.