Scholarships for Adults Starting or Continuing a College Education Grant

Scholarships for Adults Starting or Continuing a College Education Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Ohio)
Last Updated: February 01, 2026

Summary

The Hamilton Community Foundation offers scholarships for adults aged 25 and older who are either starting or continuing their college education. With no application deadline, this program is designed to support adult learners returning to academia or completing unfinished degrees. The Foundation emphasizes its commitment to lifelong learning and expanding access to higher education for individuals at all stages of life, thereby enhancing community development in the Greater Hamilton, Ohio area.

Overview

Hamilton Community Foundation (Ohio) The Hamilton Community Foundation, established in 1951 and headquartered in the historic Lane-Hooven House in Hamilton, Ohio, is the largest community foundation in Butler County. As a public charity managing over $160 million in assets and more than 900 individual, family, corporate, and nonprofit endowment funds, the Foundation is dedicated to making the community a better place to live, work, and play. It awards millions of dollars annually in grants and scholarships, addressing critical local priorities such as education, social and health issues affecting children and families, and community revitalization. By offering donors the impact of a private foundation without administrative burdens, and by adhering to National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, the Hamilton Community Foundation demonstrates a long-standing commitment to financial stewardship, transparency, and lasting community impact, ensuring philanthropic resources continue to benefit the region in perpetuity. Scholarships for Adults Starting or Continuing a College Education The Hamilton Community Foundation offers scholarships for adults age 25 and older who are starting or continuing a college education. With no application deadline and applications reviewed on an ongoing basis, this opportunity supports adult learners who are returning to school, completing unfinished degrees, or beginning a new educational path. The program reflects the Foundation’s commitment to lifelong learning and expanding access to higher education for individuals at all stages of life.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Reside in the Greater Hamilton, Ohio areaAttend an accredited technical school, college, or university as a full time or part time studentDemonstrate financial needBe seeking your first undergrad degree