Scholarships for Students Currently in College Grant

The Hamilton Community Foundation, the largest community foundation in Butler County, offers scholarships for students currently enrolled in college, including those in graduate programs. With a commitment to higher education, the Foundation supports students beyond their first year, emphasizing academic achievement and community impact. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be full-time students at accredited institutions, ensuring access to educational resources for future leaders.

Hamilton Community Foundation (Ohio)
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.
The Hamilton Community Foundation offers scholarships for students currently enrolled in college. These awards are designed to support students beyond their first year, including those in their sophomore, junior, and senior years. The program also extends to graduate and professional students, with scholarships available for individuals attending law school, medical school, and master’s programs in criminal justice, reflecting the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to higher education and workforce development.

Eligibility

Students must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPAStudents must be attending an accredited technical school, university, or collegeBe a graduate of Badin High School, Edgewood High School, Fairfield High School, Hamilton High School, Lakota East High School, Lakota West High School, New Miami High School, Ross High School, Talawanda High SchoolMust be a full time student and have completed at least one full year in college