Applications Now Open for Hamilton County Scholarships that Support All Career Paths
Hamilton County Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025–2026 academic year. Dozens of scholarships are available to help local students pursue education beyond high school, whether at a four-year university, a two-year program, or through technical and career training.
Each scholarship is made possible by generous donors who have created funds with Hamilton County Community Foundation to expand access to opportunity. Awards range from $500 to full tuition and are open to high school seniors, current college students, and adults returning to school.
“Our community is full of talent, but not everyone has equal access to opportunity,” said Danielle Stiles-Polk, President of Hamilton County Community Foundation. “We’re proud to offer scholarships that support a wide variety of post-secondary paths, because we believe students should be able to build a future that reflects their goals—not their financial limitations.”
Students can apply for multiple scholarships through a single application available at hamiltoncountycf.org/scholarships. The application portal includes helpful tools to sort and filter scholarships by residency, degree type, and other criteria.
Many of the scholarships are renewable, providing support throughout a student’s academic journey. Some are also open to adults returning to school or seeking career retraining.
The general application deadline is February 1, 2026, with select scholarships having different timelines. A full list of scholarships and eligibility requirements can be found online.
About Hamilton County Community Foundation
Hamilton County Community Foundation (HCCF), established in 1991, is a $100 million public foundation working to mobilize people, ideas and investment to make this a community where every individual has an equitable opportunity to reach their full potential. The foundation aims to build a community where opportunity meets growth for everyone, and philanthropic efforts support nonprofit organizations doing vital work. Learn more at hamiltoncountycf.org.
