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Community Foundation Scholarships (Local)

Run by Council on Foundations Member Organizations, a nonprofit

Nearly every county in the US has a community foundation that awards local scholarships. These are highly accessible because competition is local, not national.

Award: $500–$10,000 (varies widely)
Deadline: Varies by foundation
Run by: Council on Foundations Member Organizations; Nonprofit

Who it's for

Resident of foundation's service area
Varies by specific scholarship

Council on Foundations Member Organizations decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at cof.org

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Community Foundation Scholarships (Local) is one option. What else may help?

Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.

Check what I may qualify for

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. Council on Foundations Member Organizations decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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