How much funding does Community Leadership Scholarship provide?

Community Leadership Scholarship provides $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Leadership Scholarship?

The deadline is January 30, 2027.

Who is eligible for Community Leadership Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: High school seniors; Plan to pursue a 4-year degree at an accredited college, university, or post-secondary institution.

How often is Community Leadership Scholarship offered?

Community Leadership Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 30, 2027.

Community Leadership Scholarship

South Central Power Company Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

January 30, 2027

124 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 30, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Application Deadline: January 30 (annually)”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

High school seniors
Plan to pursue a 4-year degree at an accredited college, university, or post-secondary institution

Other requirements

Exemplify the cooperative principle "concern for community"
Demonstrate strong community involvement and leadership skills
Actively engage in community and volunteer work
Show ongoing commitment to community service

Overview

Geographic Scope: 24-county service territory of South Central Power Company (Ohio)

Eligibility:

High school seniors
Exemplify the cooperative principle "concern for community"
Demonstrate strong community involvement and leadership skills
Actively engage in community and volunteer work
Show ongoing commitment to community service
Plan to pursue a 4-year degree at an accredited college, university, or post-secondary institution

Award Details:

$1,000 scholarship per recipient

Contact Information:

Phone: (800) 282-5064
Lancaster Office (Headquarters): 720 Mill Park Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130
Barnesville Office: 37801 Barnesville - Bethesda Road, Barnesville, OH 43713
Hillsboro Office: 12385 U.S. Route 50, Hillsboro, OH 45133

How to Apply

Steps to Apply

1. Review the Community Leadership scholarship category and rules and guidelines
2. Submit only one application - Ensure you use the correct scholarship category
3. Complete the scholarship application form
4. Submit by the deadline: January 30 at 11:59 p.m.

Note: Only one scholarship application per applicant is permitted.

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What South Central Power Company Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024: 27
Total given: $231K
Median grant: $8,733
Range: $5,130–$10K

By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Lancaster, OH; Ashville, OH; New Lexington, OH.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
89% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Belmont County Historical Society · Barnesville, OH

Stair lift

$10K
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$10K
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$10K
Geneva Hills Group Inc · Lancaster, OH

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$10K
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Purchase of permanent color performance stage lighting

$10K