How much funding does Scholarship Central provide?

Scholarship Central provides Up to ~$350,000 available (varies by scholarship) in funding.

When is the deadline for Scholarship Central?

The listed deadline is March 1, 2027; confirm it with the funder before applying.

Who is eligible for Scholarship Central?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Kentucky.

How often is Scholarship Central offered?

Scholarship Central runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

Scholarship Central

Central Kentucky Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to ~$350,000 available (varies by scholarship)

Deadline

March 1, 2027

Listed date — confirm with the funder

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 1, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Note: deadline March 1 annually.”

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Kentucky

Overview

Scholarship Central is the Central Kentucky Community Foundation's one-stop online platform offering up to ~$350,000 across 150+ local scholarships to college-bound students in its nine-county region (Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Washington).

How to Apply

One online application lets students in CKCF's nine-county region be considered for 150+ local scholarships (including all Elizabethtown Community & Technical College scholarships). Apply by midnight March 1. See 'browse scholarships' for per-scholarship criteria; CKCF hosts workshops for application help. Note: deadline March 1 annually.

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What Central Kentucky Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 43
Total given: $1.02M
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,144–$150K

81% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Kentucky 81%, South Carolina 10%, California 4%. Top recipient cities: Elizabethtown, KY; Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Larue County Board of Education · Hodgenville, KY

K-12 education

$150K
Legacy Mission International · Greenville, SC

Religious support

$98K
First Christian Church · Elizabethtown, KY

Religious support

$60K
The Brown-Pusey House · Elizabethtown, KY

Arts & culture

$54K
Presbyterian Homes & Services of Kentucky · Louisville, KY

Human services

$50K