Akron Community Foundation Student Scholarships

Akron Community Foundation manages more than 100 individual scholarship funds, most aimed at graduating seniors from Summit County, Ohio, with some extending into neighboring Northeast Ohio counties. Students apply through the foundation's online portal, and eligibility -- GPA, major, financial need, or a donor's alma mater -- varies fund by fund, so one application can surface several possible matches. Award amounts range from about $500 to $5,000 or more depending on the fund.

Eligibility

DemographicsPrimarily open to graduating seniors from Summit County, Ohio high schools (including Akron Public Schools); a smaller number of funds extend eligibility to neighboring Northeast Ohio counties such as Medina, Portage, Stark, Wayne, Carroll, and Geauga.

Applying

Individual fund awards typically range from about $500 to $5,000, with some funds reaching up to $7,500; exact eligibility and amount depend on the specific fund.