YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship opportunities.

Scholarships are available for students meeting a variety of criteria, including current high school students as well as those already enrolled in post-secondary education programs. All Mahoning Valley students are encouraged to apply.

Available scholarships include:

  • Athena Scholarship.
  • The C.M. (Jerry) Collins Memorial Scholarship.
  • Gail T. Dennison Mahoning County Saddle Horse 4-H Committee Scholarship.
  • Melinda Henning Scholarship.
  • Karen and Trisha Hermiller Memorial Scholarship.
  • Loren S. Hunter Memorial Fund Scholarship.
  • George L. Madigan Scholarship.
  • MyPath Mahoning Valley Scholarships.
  • Malvina Bojda Oberman Scholarship.
  • Purple Heart Gary Gutelius Memorial Scholarship.
  • Jean Rider Scholarship.
  • Eric H. Templeton Memorial Scholarship.
  • Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Scholarship.
  • Trumbull Retired Teachers Association Scholarship.
  • Warren City Schools Foundation Scholarships.
  • The Wilkins Family Scholarship.
  • The Veronica Willo Scholarship.
  • Woman’s Board of Youngstown Scholarship.

Applicants need to complete only one universal application to be considered for all of the foundation’s open scholarships. Students will answer a set of standard questions that determines which scholarships they are eligible for and will then be prompted to provide any additional information required for each applicable opportunity.

“Investing in students is investing in the future of the Mahoning Valley,” said Casey Krell, president of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. “Our scholarship program connects community generosity with students who are working hard to build a brighter future for themselves and our region.”

Applications are due by the end of the day March 1 and can be found HERE.