Lighting The Path
Scholarships
The Community Foundation and its generous donors help make education attainable and affordable for deserving local students pursuing vocational certifications and academic degrees.
$1.3 Million
In Annual Scholarships
130+
Students Awarded
26
Scholarship Funds
Explore Our Scholarships
Learn more about scholarships and criteria to apply. Our donors are invested in your path to intellectual challenge, career exploration and development, and economic success.
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Take the eligibility quiz and begin your application process.
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Scholarship FAQs
I am unsure if I meet the qualifications. What should I do?
Our scholarship application opens December 10. The application begins with an eligibility quiz, so go ahead and click on the “Apply” button to find out.
Do you have scholarships for adult students?
Yes, there are several scholarships for adults, including all of our vocational scholarships. Use the Scholarship Directory.
Do you have vocational scholarships?
Yes, please go to the Scholarship Directory to learn more about our vocational scholarships.
Who reviews applications and selects the recipients for each scholarship?
Our scholarship committees review applications and make decisions about awards. Committees are made up of equitable representation from among donors, foundation board members, and other area residents with connections to the field, profession, industry, and/or education. More than 80 community members volunteer to serve on approximately 36 scholarship committees.
I have been awarded a scholarship. What happens next?
Congratulations! You will be notified and sent a link to an formal acceptance form. All of our financial awards are sent directly to the school.
Are all scholarships need-based?
Many of our donors have elected to make need a consideration during the selection process. However, that is not the case with all scholarships.
How is financial need determined?
Students/families seeking financial assistance should begin the process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Through detailed information provided on the application, a Student Aid Report (SAR) is issued. The SAR, in turn, is submitted with college applications.
Is there a way to estimate my expected family contribution?
Yes, a helpful tool for estimating financial aid and calculating your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial need is found at www.finaid.org/calculators. Once you enter your student income, parent income, and estimated school costs, it will calculate an amount based on US Department of Education EFC formulas.
If I receive a renewable scholarship, do I need to reapply?
Yes. You will need to forward your transcript and additional information each year to show that you still meet the requirements to continue receiving the scholarship.
Is an unofficial transcript acceptable?
Yes. We prefer an official transcript but realize at some schools an unofficial transcript is more easily available.
How is the scholarship paid?
The scholarship award is sent directly to the educational institution with your name and student identification number. Most checks are mailed after July 1.
Should I apply if my adjusted gross income is above a certain amount, or if I know I am receiving a large scholarship from the school?
We consider many factors when determining need, such as the number of family members and the cost of education. As a general rule, if your Expected Family Contribution as determined by the FAFSA is more than the cost of attendance, you will not qualify for a need-based scholarship.
Seasonal Scholarship Cycle
December 1
Applications Open
April 5
Applications Close
May/June
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Explore Our Scholarships
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