Community Foundation Scholarships (Local)

Administered by Council on Foundations Member Organizations · cof.org

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

Eligibility requirements

✓Resident of foundation's service area
✓Varies by specific scholarship

Insider tip

Search '[your county] community foundation scholarships' — local scholarships have far less competition than national ones. Many go unclaimed each year.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at cof.org →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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