Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation
Intro
The Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (CSF) distributes more than 140 scholarships each year to students from the Greater Cincinnati area who demonstrate financial need. Awards are intended for students enrolled full-time in programs that lead to a workforce certificate, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree. A small number of scholarships are also available for graduate study.
Who is eligible (geographic)
Applicants must live in the Greater Cincinnati region, defined as the following counties:
- Ohio: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren
- Indiana: Dearborn
- Kentucky: Boone, Campbell, and Kenton
Enrollment and need
Scholarships are awarded to students who show financial need and who are pursuing full-time study toward an approved credential (workforce certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree). Graduate awards are limited in number.
Institutional restrictions
CSF will not award scholarships for attendance at for-profit institutions. In addition, CSF reserves the right to decline to fund students at nonprofit institutions if, in CSF’s judgment, the institution’s mission or delivery of services does not place students’ best interests first.
Application review timeline and dashboard
The CSF Scholarship Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications the first week of June 2026 and will complete its decisions by July 2026. During that period, applicants should check their online dashboard to see which scholarships they are being considered for and to view any awards posted.