LCF Annual Scholarship Program

The Licking County Foundation offers a wide variety of competitive scholarship opportunities to help area students achieve their academic goals. More than 100 different scholarship funds have been established by generous individuals, families, businesses or organizations to assist students in pursuing post-secondary education.

Geographic Scope: Licking County and surrounding areas, though some scholarships require specific geographic residency or high school graduation requirements. Scholarships may be used at any accredited institution in the United States.

Eligibility:

• Status Categories (applicants must select one):
  • Graduating high school seniors
  • High school graduates within last two years who have not yet started post-secondary education
  • Current undergraduate college students (less than 24 years old)
  • Graduate/professional degree students
  • Adult students (24+ years old)

Eligibility Notes:

• Residency requirement varies by scholarship fund
• Some scholarships require Licking County high school graduation; others require specific high school
• No requirement to attend Ohio college (can attend any accredited institution in the US)
• Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility requirements defined by the donor

Educational Levels Supported:

• Associate and Bachelor's degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Career and technical certificate programs

Award Structure:

• Payments are mailed directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient (not as a check to student)

Definitions:

• Post-secondary: Education beyond high school (college, trade/technical school, certificate program)
• Certificate Program: Credit-bearing occupational, technical or educational program that awards a certificate upon completion
• Accredited: Officially recognized as meeting academic excellence requirements
• Part-time Student: Generally less than 12 credit hours per semester (undergraduate) or less than 9 credit hours per semester (graduate)

Contact Information:

• Program Officer: Amy Dell
• Email: scholarships@thelcfoundation.org
• Phone: (740) 349-3863
• Address: 30 N. Second Street, P.O. Box 4212, Newark, OH 43058-4212
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (by appointment after 2:00 PM)

Application Process

Timing:

• Annual scholarship program typically available between December and January (specific dates vary by year)
• Offers are announced in spring for the following academic year

Application Format:

• Online application available through foundation website
• Javascript required to access application form

Required Information:

• Status Category: Select one of the following:
  • Graduating high school senior
  • High school graduate within last two years
  • Current undergraduate college student (less than 24 years old)
  • Graduate/professional degree student
  • Adult student (24+ years old)
• Verification of enrollment status at accredited institution
• Responses to scholarship-specific eligibility questions
• Information about specific high school (if applicable)
• Residency verification (if required by specific scholarship)

Contact for Questions:

• Email: scholarships@thelcfoundation.org
• Phone: (740) 349-3863

Additional Resources:

• LCF Annual Scholarship Program Guidelines for Applicants and Recipients (available for download on website)