2019-2020 Scholarship Season has started!
Are you a high school, college, or adult student looking for financial assistance for your education? Thanks to our generous donors, the Community Foundation oversees more than 70 scholarship funds that provide around 190 scholarship opportunities to help talented and passionate students attain their dreams.
This year we added a Skills Scholarship Program. This will be separate from our general application. High school seniors and adults pursuing a certificate or an Associate’s Degree and reside in Shelby County or the School Districts of Shelby County may apply. The application is simplified, straightforward, and will include an interview. The program will award 10 $2,000 scholarships.
The Community Foundation general online scholarship application is for all types of students furthering their education at a qualified institution. This general application allows students to apply for multiple scholarships with just one application. Once students complete the eligibility section of the application, the application will automatically filter which scholarships the student is eligible for. Students must then select which of those scholarships they want to apply for.
For a complete list of available scholarship opportunities and to create an account and begin an application, visit commfoun.com. For more information, contact Juli Smith-Scholarships and Grants Administrator at 937-497-7800 or jsmith@commfoun.com .
A scholarship fund at the Community Foundation can be established with a minimum gift of $5,000. Donors can create their funds in memory of a loved one, to support educational opportunities in general, or to fund awards for a specific educational institution or a course of study. For more information on establishing a scholarship fund, contact Jessica Fortkamp-Donor Relations Director at 937-497-7800 or jfortkamp@commfoun.com.
