Scholarship Process

We know pursuing higher educational goals presents many challenges. With this in mind, our generous donors have created over 140 different scholarship opportunities to support your academic journey.  These scholarships may be used toward the cost of attendance (tuition or any course-related requirements, etc) at accredited U.S. institutions.

Scholarship Applications for '25-'26 School Year will Open December 2nd, 2024

Scholarship Application Deadline will be February 7th, 2025

Opportunities

The Springfield Foundation offers scholarships to the following:

• Graduating high school seniors.
• Current college students.
• Non-traditional students.

The Springfield Foundation has two applications (please complete the appropriate application for your status):

• 2025 Springfield Foundation Common Scholarship Application - Graduating high school seniors and current college students.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
• 2025 Scholarship Application - Non-traditional students. Non-traditional student is defined as a student who is 25 years old or older and has never attended college.  (If you are 25 years old or older and are currently attending college, please complete the Common Application).

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements are largely determined by the donors who establish the various scholarships.                                                   *Some scholarships are available to non-Clark County students and residents.  

High School Students:

• 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 a full-time program (12 or more hours) each semester in an 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.*
• Are currently enrolled as a full-time college student.
• Plan to continue in a full-time program (12 or more hours) each semester in an 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 a high school diploma or completed the GED.
• 25 years old or older and has never attended college.
• Plan to enroll a program at an accredited institution of higher learning or post-secondary program.