Talent Attraction Program (TAP) Scholarship Grant

The Talent Attraction Program (TAP) Scholarship, provided by the Hamilton Community Foundation, offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to alleviate student loan debt. This reverse scholarship aims to attract and retain talented individuals in Butler County by supporting those who have completed STEAM programs. It aligns with the Foundation's commitment to enhancing local workforce development and fostering community engagement, ultimately contributing to the area's economic vitality and long-term prosperity.

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 Talent Attraction Program (TAP) Scholarship, offered by the Hamilton Community Foundation, is a reverse scholarship designed to support recent graduates by helping offset student loan debt. Building on the Foundation’s long-standing commitment to education and workforce development, the TAP Scholarship aims to attract and retain talented individuals in the local community while reducing the financial burden of higher education. This initiative continues the Foundation’s decades-long investment in students and reflects its broader strategy to strengthen the region’s economic vitality and long-term prosperity.

Eligibility

Must have graduated within the last 7 years from a STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, or Mathematics) preferredAre not currently living in designated areas in the city of Hamilton BUT with plans to move to or live in one of the Urban Neighborhoods or in Armondale or Highland Park neighborhoods in Hamilton. To learn more about Hamilton's Neighborhoods see mapMust demonstrate employment within Butler County or a full-time remote position in a professional rolePreference for those with a desire to give back to the community and become engaged in activities