Lima Community Foundation Scholarships (General Program)

Lima Community Foundation Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Allen County area, Ohio (Lima City, Shawnee Local, Elida Local, Lima Central Catholic High School, Rhodes State College)

The Lima Community Foundation manages dozens of scholarships for individuals, families and organizations that want to help people further their education and improve their lives. In 2023, the Foundation awarded 101 scholarships totaling $83,048 to Allen County area youth.

Eligibility: Varies by individual scholarship fund. Some are need-based, some are based on grade point average, some are awarded for athletics, and some for specific fields of study.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 419-221-5928
• Email: lcfdirector@limacommunityfoundation.org
• Address: PO Box 1086, Lima, OH 45802-1086

Individual Scholarship Funds Include (but not limited to):

• Adrian G. and Anne M. Werst Fund (Masonic members' families)
• Arnena M. Hamilton Scholarship Fund (nursing)
• Cheney-Welch-Carver Swim Scholarship (swim team members)
• Church Women United Scholarship Class of 1990/1991 Democracy Scholarship Fund
• Class Of 1994 Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund
• Coach Seraph and Olga P. Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Dr. Raymond Olien Memorial Scholarship (choir/music)
• Dr. William Hoehn Family Scholarship Fund (Lima Central Catholic)
• Earl A. McGovern "Semper Fidelis" Scholarship
• Earl and Lila McGovern Scholarship
• Edward Fox Memorial Scholarship (drama/music)
• Gloria P. & Thomas R. Leech Scholarship Fund (medical field, Rhodes State College)
• James J. Countryman Fund
• James M. and Ruth E. McBride Fund
• Joe Bowers Scholarship (athletics)
• LCS Athletic Hall of Fame Fund
• Lima Blues Committee Scholarship Fund
• Lima City Schools Scholarship Fund (Teachers)
• Lima Senior High Alumni Memorial Scholarship
• Lima Senior High School Class of 1956 Scholarship
• Lima Senior High School Class of 1962 Scholarship Fund
• Linda Cory Memorial Scholarship Fund (female students)
• Marcene Alice Cook Scholarship (science education)
• Mark McDonald, MD Scholarship Fund (3.5+ GPA, athletics)
• Meredith (Sally) Memorial Scholarship Fund (swimming)
• Monica Lynnette Berger Teacher Education Scholarship Fund
• Nancy Steiner Scholarship Fund
• Norbert L. Barry Memorial Fund (music/orchestra)
• Principal/Counselor Scholarship
• Randy Ciminillo Memorial Fund (sports/athletics)
• Romey-Penhorwood Scholarship (teaching/coaching)
• Ronald Dotson-Robert Harris Track Scholarship
• Ronald R. Miller Scholarship Fund
• Mabel Virginia Dillman Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Walter J. Roush Memorial Education Fund (juvenile justice employees)
• Wright Family Athletic Scholarship Fund
• Wright Family Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship Fund

How to Apply

1. Fill out the Student Information Profile form
2. Submit by March 15 each year to be considered
3. Click "Apply Now" on the scholarships page to access the application portal

Required Materials: Student Information Profile (form details not fully specified in provided content)

Note: Eligibility requirements vary with each individual scholarship fund.