Your Community, Your Support System
Our community members support hundreds of local students every year through various scholarships facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Scholarship Funds
Should you wish to make a contribution to one of the scholarship funds under our umbrella, simply click the fund’s name below and you’ll be directed to their individual donation link. Learn about the inspiration for and origins behind some of our scholarship funds by clicking on the Read Fund Impact Story links when available.
Athena Scholarship
Awarded annually to a woman attending or planning to attend Youngstown State University, Eastern Gateway Community College or Kent State University’s regional campuses.
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The C.M. (Jerry) Collins Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to employees or family members of employees of Copeland Oaks or Crandall Medical Center. Established in memory of Jerry Collins.
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Gail T. Dennison Mahoning County Saddle Horse 4-H Committee Scholarship
Awarded to high school seniors who have participated in the Mahoning County Equine 4-H program for at least one year within the last five years.
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Melinda Henning Scholarship
Awarded to students studying Natural Resources, Interpretation, Environmental Education, Parks & Recreation and/or Environmental Studies. Established in memory of Melinda “Mindy” Henning.
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Karen and Trisha Hermiller Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to graduating seniors from Western Reserve High School who will be furthering their education the following year at an eligible technical/trade school or college. Established in memory of both Karen and Trisha Hermiller.
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Loren S. Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund
Supports students in the City of Warren who demonstrate financial need.
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George L. Madigan Scholarship
Awarded to graduating seniors attending a high school in Trumbull County, who demonstrate financial need and have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5.
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MyPath Mahoning Valley Scholarships (formerly MVCAP)
Awarded to students who are participants in MyPath (formerly MVCAP) programming or advising.
- MyPath- Goldberg Scholarship Fund for MVCAP
- Awarded to Trumbull County or Mahoning County students participating in MyPath programming or advising, with priority given to students who are or have been in foster care.
- MyPath- Trumbull County Scholarship Fund for MVCAP
- Awarded to Trumbull County students participating in MyPath programming or advising.
- MyPath- Goldberg Scholarship Fund for MVCAP
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Malvina Bojda Oberman Scholarship
Awarded to women living in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana County who were born outside of the United States of America attending college.
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Purple Heart Gary Gutelius Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to applicants that meet one of the following criteria:
- Family member of a combat wounded veteran (Preference given to this category)
- Family member of a combat veteran
- Family member of veteran with a badge or expeditionary medal
- Enrolled as a sophomore or higher in an ROTC program
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Jean Rider Scholarship
Awarded to assist students who have Type I insulin-dependent diabetes.
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Dennis Spisak Attitude for Gratitude Scholarship
Will be awarded in the future to graduating seniors from Struthers City School District who have overcome obstacles that may have prevented them from realizing their fullest potential.
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Eric H. Templeton Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to graduating seniors of Newton Falls High School with priority given to students who are low to moderate income, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have actively volunteered in school, church or their community.
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Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to Trumbull County residents pursuing a health or medical-related degree or certification – including, but not limited to, those in nursing, behavioral health and public health – from an accredited institution.
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Trumbull Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
Awarded to graduating seniors of Trumbull County public high schools planning to major in education or pursue a teaching career in K-12 education and to Trumbull County public high school graduates that are in their Junior or Senior year of college and studying education or pursuing a teaching career in K-12 education.
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Warren City Schools Foundation General Scholarships
Awarded to graduating seniors of Warren G. Harding High School.
- WCSF- Dr. Edward C. Miner Sr. Scholarship
- Awarded to students graduating from Warren City School District with preference given to those attending a public higher education institution.
- WCSF- C. Robert Wyndham and Fred Kubli, Jr. Scholarship
- Awarded to students who reside in property owned or operated by the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority
- WCSF- Carl and Barbara Ann Zoba Scholarship
- Awarded to women who have been successful in completing high school while overcoming serious difficulties that have affected their educational program, demonstrating ability and commitment to further their education. The scholarship was founded by David Zoba (HOF class of 2007) and Joy Mistele, to honor their mother, Barbara Ann Zoba.
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- WCSF- Dr. John and Mary Alice Vlad Scholarship
- Awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, music and athletics. John and Mary Alice graduated from WGH in 1952. They both graduated from Hiram College. John graduated from the Ohio State University Medical School; Mary Alice was a teacher for several years.
- WCSF- Frank Bubba Scholarship
- Awarded to a senior basketball player. This scholarship was established in memory of the long-time Warren City Schools teacher and basketball coach after his death in 2002.
- WCSF- Harold B. Cassidy and Maryellen Cassidy Scholarship
- Awarded to students that demonstrate academic achievement, with priority given to those with financial need.
- WCSF- John Pogue Student of Promise Scholarship
- Awarded to graduating seniors of Warren G. Harding High School.
- WCSF- Russ-Brown Scholarship
- Awarded to graduating seniors of Warren G. Harding High School.
- WCSF- The Candea-Faroga Scholarship
- Awarded to graduating seniors of Warren G. Harding High School.
- WCSF- Dr. Edward C. Miner Sr. Scholarship
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The Veronica Willo Scholarship
Awarded to Mahoning County students graduating high school that have shown scholastic achievement and demonstrate financial need.
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Woman's Board of Youngstown Scholarship
Awarded to Mahoning Valley college students pursuing nursing degrees.