Springfield Foundation Scholarships

Springfield Foundation Scholarships

Funder: The Springfield Foundation

Geographic Scope: Clark County, Ohio (primary); some scholarships available to non-Clark County students and residents

Program Status: 2026-2027 cycle CLOSED - No late applications accepted

Overview

The Springfield Foundation offers over 150 different scholarship opportunities created by generous donors. Scholarships may be used toward cost of attendance (tuition or any course-related requirements) at accredited U.S. institutions.

Scholarship Categories

The Foundation offers scholarships to three groups:

1. Graduating High School Seniors
2. Current College Students
3. Non-Traditional Students

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility is largely determined by individual donors who establish scholarships. However, general requirements include:

#### High School Students (Graduating Seniors)

Are a Clark County, Ohio resident OR enrolled in a Clark County, Ohio high school*

Are a high school senior with at least one completed grading period of the senior year

Plan to enroll and complete full-time program (12+ hours per semester) in accredited institution of higher learning or post-secondary program

#### Current College Students

Are a graduate of a Clark County high school OR a Clark County, Ohio permanent resident*

Currently enrolled as full-time college student

Plan to continue in full-time program (12+ hours per semester) in accredited institution of higher learning or post-secondary program

#### Non-Traditional Students

Are a graduate of a Clark County high school OR a Clark County, Ohio permanent resident*

Have received high school diploma or completed GED

25 years old or older AND have never attended college

Plan to enroll in a program at accredited institution of higher learning or post-secondary program

*Note: Some scholarships are available to non-Clark County students and residents

Applications

The Springfield Foundation has TWO separate applications:

1. 2026 Springfield Foundation Common Scholarship Application - For graduating high school seniors and current college students
2. 2026 Scholarship Application - For non-traditional students only

(Non-traditional student defined as: 25+ years old and has never attended college. If 25+ and currently attending college, use Common Application)

Contact Information

Scholarship Manager: Teresa Brumfield

Phone: 937-324-8773

Email: teresa@springfieldfoundation.org

Address: 333 North Limestone St., Suite 201, Springfield, Ohio 45503

Organization EIN: 31-6030764

Timeline for 2026-2027 Cycle (CLOSED)

• Application Opens: Monday, December 1, 2025
• Application Closes: Friday, February 6, 2026
• Application Evaluation Begins: Friday, February 20, 2026
• Application Evaluation Closes: Friday, March 6, 2026
• Scholarship Committee Meeting: Week of March 30, 2026
• Recipient Notifications: Week of April 13, 2026
• Scholarship Acceptance Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
• Checks Mailed to Colleges: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

NOTE: The 2026-2027 scholarship cycle has officially CLOSED. No late applications are accepted.