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Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 15, 2027

336 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Wayne County Community Foundation Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Wayne County, Ohio

Eligibility:

  • Graduating high school seniors

  • Current college students

  • Non-traditional students
  • Key Information:

  • Scholarships are created and designed by individual donors with varying eligibility and selection criteria

  • No two scholarships are the same

  • One application form considered for all eligible opportunities

  • May be prompted for supplemental questions, essays, or recommendation letters

  • Complete applications required; missing information may disqualify applicants
  • Application Period: December 15 - March 15 each year

    Special Note: Law school-specific scholarships have deadline of May 31

    Award Uses: Tuition and fees (not room and board), books, supplies, equipment directly required for courses. IRS considers other uses taxable income.

    Award Distribution: Checks issued in July prior to new school year, made payable to school account (not individuals)

    Contact: [email protected]

    Address: 517 North Market Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Complete one Universal Scholarship Application (December 15 - March 15) through Online Scholarship Portal to be considered for all eligible opportunities.

    Application Steps

    1. Create account on Online Scholarship Portal
    2. Complete Universal Scholarship Application as thoroughly as possible
    3. During process, may be prompted to:
    - Answer supplemental questions
    - Write additional essays
    - Request letters of recommendation
    4. View eligibility for all available opportunities
    5. Submit by March 15 deadline (or May 31 for law school scholarships)

      Required Materials

    • Universal Scholarship Application form (completed thoroughly)
    • Supplemental information as requested during application
    • Letters of recommendation if required

      Important Notes

    • Missing or incomplete information may disqualify you
    • One application serves as entry for all eligible scholarships
    • Corporate partner scholarships have separate application portals (when applicable)

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