Scholarships

General Information

Through the generosity of many individuals, families and businesses, scholarships are awarded on an annual basis from philanthropic funds which have been established with Toledo Community Foundation. These awards assist local students in their pursuit of higher education.

Toledo Community Foundation manages over 150 scholarship funds. Although we offer scholarships from over 150 individual funds, those listed here represent only the scholarships for which Toledo Community Foundation is the contact for obtaining application materials.

Applications are not accepted via email or fax. They must be completed and sent via US Mail, with required attachments as outlined in the Information Sheet, to:

Ms. Joanne Olnhausen
Communications and Scholarship Officer
Toledo Community Foundation, Inc.
300 Madison Avenue, Suite 1300     
Toledo, OH 43604

If you are a current scholarship recipient, you were mailed a Scholarship Instruction Sheet with your award letter which contains important deadlines you must meet. 

  • If your letter states that your award will be paid out in one payment, click here for your instruction sheet. 
  • If your letter states that your award will be paid out in two payments, click here for your instruction sheet.

Please Note:   If your scholarship is renewable, you (the recipient) must reapply each year and show progress toward your degree to be considered for renewal. There will be no extension on application deadlines.  Renewals are not automatic; you must submit a renewal application and decisions are made based on the criteria outlined in the original application, taking into consideration the amount of funds available to spend. 

Questions can be directed to:

Ms. Joanne Olnhausen
Communications and Scholarship Officer
Toledo Community Foundation, Inc.
300 Madison Avenue, Suite 1300           
Toledo, OH 43604
Joanne@toledocf.org
419-241-5049 x117

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Application materials for the 2014-2015 academic year will be posted to our website between October and January.  Please check back to this website often for updated applications and information sheets for available scholarships.   

Toledo Community Foundation Scholarships

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Advertising Club of Toledo Scholarship Fund - for students pursuing a communications, marketing, public relations or related degree at The University of Toledo or Bowling Green State University (or another accredited university or college in Ohio or Michigan) who will be full-time juniors, seniors or graduate students during the year the scholarship is awarded.  Application deadline: March 1, 2013

Ameritish Scholarship - for graduates of Toledo School for the Arts who intend to pursue a course of study in an art-related field at the undergraduate level.  Application deadline: March 1, 2013

BCSN Student of the Month Scholarship Project - for graduating seniors attending a high school in the Buckeye CableSystem's Toledo service area.  Application deadline for Student of the Month is the 15th of each month, September through April (with few exceptions: Nov. 9 for December SOTM, December 3 for January SOTM. See application and information sheet for monthly deadline dates).   

Belmont Caddy Scholarship Fund - for caddies of Belmont Country Club who might not otherwise qualify for the Evans Scholars Program. Application deadline: June 7, 2013

Belmont Country Club Employee Scholarship Fund - for employees and/or dependents of employees of the Belmont Country Club. Application deadline: June 7, 2013

Walter R. Bollinger and Norman J. Szymanski Scholarship Fund - for residents of Lucas County who are adult students pursuing a certificate (occupational career or a technical oriented educational training program), associate's or bachelor's degree.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

Bowling Green Jaycees Memorial Scholarship - for graduating high school seniors from the Bowling Green, OH area who demonstrate leadership characteristics through community service, particularly in the Bowling Green, OH area.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

Nate Brahier 797 Memorial Scholarship Fund - for students pursing a career in engineering or power technologies who will be second, third or fourth year undergraduates at The University of Akron, Bowling Green State University, Terra Community College, The Ohio State University, or The University of Toledo.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

Buckeye CableSystem/Telemundo Scholarship Fund - for graduating high school students of Hispanic heritage who are permanent residents of Buckeye CableSystem's Toledo service area. Application deadline: March 1, 2013

Buckeye CableSystem/TV One Scholarship Fund - for graduating high school students of African-American heritage who are permanent residents of Buckeye CableSystem's Toledo service area.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013 

Catawba Island Club Scholarship - for full-time or seasonal employees of the Catawba Island Club who are enrolled at an accredited, nonprofit two-year or four-year college, technical college or trade school. Application deadline: June 7, 2013  

Jamie Farr Toledo Classic Scholarship Fund - for graduates of high schools in northwest Ohio/southeast Michigan demonstrating financial need.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013 

First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund - for high school graduates who are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Perrysburg.   Application deadline:  May 31, 2013

Edith Franklin Pottery Scholarship - to assist promising or accomplished potters (who are current residents of northwest Ohio or Lenawee or Monroe Counties in Michigan) in obtaining additional education or training in the ceramic arts. Application deadline: February 28, 2013

GEAR UP Scholarship Fund (Renewal only) - for graduates of Waite High School - Classes of 2010 and 2011

GEAR UP Scholarship Fund Two - for graduates of Waite High School - Class of 2013.  Application deadline:  May 13, 2013

Dr. Anthony R. and Carolyn H. Geraci Medical Scholarship for the University of Pittsburgh and
Dr. Anthony R. and Carolyn H. Geraci Pharmacy Scholarship for the University of Pittsburgh
for University of Pittsburgh students enrolled in the School of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy.  Application deadline: March 1, 2013

Charles and Jean Gottfried Scholarship - for graduating high school seniors who reside in Wyandot County, Ohio to attend an accredited school of higher education of their choice full-time.  Application deadline: March 1, 2013

Pat Hogan Scholarship - for high school graduates whose primary residence is in northwest Ohio or southeast Michigan pursuing a course of study in engineering or scientific studies. Preference will be given to students attending Owens Community College, Carnegie Mellon University, Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, or Rochester Institute of Technology. Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

Huntington Scholarship Endowment Fund - for graduates of high schools in Wood County (Bowling Green, Elmwood, North Baltimore, Otsego and Rossford High Schools) who demonstrate financial need. Application deadline: March 15, 2013

Inverness Club Caddie Scholarship Fund - for caddies of Inverness Club who have not qualified for the Evans Scholars program. Application deadline: June 7, 2013

Dr. Edward J. Jacob Memorial Scholarship Fund - for current members of the Toledo Junior Golf Association.  Application deadline: May 31, 2013

Amir and Shaheda Khan Scholarship for Journalism or Communications Fund - for individuals of the Islamic faith who are pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree in journalism or communications (which may include concentration in broadcasting, media, film or public relations).  Applicants to this scholarship may also be interested in the United Muslim Association of Toledo Scholarship (see information below). Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

Amir and Shaheda Khan Scholarship for Law Fund - for individuals of the Islamic faith who are pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at Case Western Reserve University,  Michigan State University, The Ohio State University, University of Dayton, University of Michigan or The University of Toledo.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

Local 8 Scholarship Fund - for children of deceased members of IBEW Local 8 or for disabled members or children of disabled members of Local 8. Application deadline: March 1, 2013

John H. and Carol Luscombe Scholarship - for non-traditional students attending Owens Community College or Terra Community College who demonstrate financial need.  Application deadline:  May 24, 2013

The Masters Scholarship Fund - for graduating high school seniors from Upper Sandusky High School, Upper Sandusky, OH. One-time awards. Application deadline: February 4, 2013 

Robert L. Maxwell & Lathrop/Turner Scholarship Fund - for engineering students at the University of Toledo, students in the Construction Management program at BGSU, or the McWhorter School of Building Science program at Auburn University (Auburn, AL).  Application deadline: March 1, 2013

Ed and Sandra Metzger Scholarship Fund - for graduating seniors or graduates of high schools located in Wood County, Ohio with an intent to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of manufacturing, engineering, interior design or business; preference will be given to applicants who are also related to a BioFit Engineered Products employee.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

C.B. and Sophie T. Miller Caddie Scholarship Fund - for Inverness Club caddies or students who are attending/have attended the Toledo Technology Academy or similar type of school; and/or plan to study the skilled trades, technologies, engineering or related type fields. Application deadline: June 7, 2013

Cathy Yvonne Moore Scholarship Fund - for graduates of Toledo Public Schools attending Owens Community College who have an interest in pursuing a degree in the field of education. After attending Owens Community College, the recipient must attend Bowling Green State University to complete an undergraduate degree in the field of education.  Application deadline: March 1, 2013

Charles Z. Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund - for students pursuing a course of study in music (at the undergraduate level), with an emphasis on jazz studies. Application deadline: March 22, 2013

Horace Gilbert Orser Memorial Scholarship Fund - for graduates of Perrysburg High School attending Princeton University.  If you are a member of the Perrysburg High School Class of 2013 and have applied for admission to Princeton University, you will want to complete this application by March 1, 2013

Owens Corning Employee Scholarship Program - for Owens Corning employees seeking, beyond high school, a higher level of education and to support employee growth and development.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013.  To obtain application materials, please contact Teresa Dabney, 419.248.7716 or teresa.dabney@owenscorning.com.

 

Owens Corning Foundation Scholarship Fund - for the children and/or legal dependents of all current salaried and hourly full-time employees of Owens Corning or its majority owned affiliates. Application deadline:  March 1, 2013 

Sluhan Family Scholarship - for graduates of Waite High School who show financial need.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

Stone Oak Country Club Employee Scholarship - for full or part-time employees of Stone Oak Country Club who are enrolled as full-time, undergraduate students at an accredited four-year post-secondary educational institution.  Application deadline:  March 1, 2013

Paul Szymanski Spirit Award for Toledo Junior Golf Association - for current members of the Toledo Junior Golf Association.  Application deadline:  June 12, 2013

Toledo Board of REALTORS Scholarship Fund - for graduates of high schools in northwest Ohio/southeast Michigan attending Ohio colleges or universities and who show financial need.  Application deadline: May 24, 2013 

Toledo Estate Planning Council Scholarship Fund - for 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students from northwest Ohio/southeast Michigan attending a school of higher education in northwest Ohio/southeast Michigan, majoring in a field of study leading to a career in the estate planning profession.  Application deadline: May 24, 2013

Toledo Roadrunners Club Scholarship in Honor of Pam Graver-Koenig - for members of The Toledo Roadrunners Club.  Application deadline: March 1, 2013


Toledo Rowing/Anderton L. "Pete" Bentley, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - for members of the Toledo Rowing Club.  Application deadline: May 24, 2013

United Muslim Association of Toledo Scholarship Fund - for Muslim students pursuing a degree in communications (which may include concentration in journalism, broadcasting, media, film or public relations) or majoring in K-12 education.  Applicants to this scholarship may also be interested in the Amir and Shaheda Khan Scholarship for Journalism or Communications (see information above).  Application deadline: March 1, 2013

Harold W. Wott-IEEE Toledo Section Scholarship Fund - for students pursuing a degree in the electrical/electronics engineering; electrical engineering technology; or computer science related fields. Application deadline: March 1, 2013