Marion Community Foundation

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The 2026 Scholarship Application Period is now OPEN.
DEADLINE to Apply is February 10, 2026, at 10am EST.

Use the button below to START or RETURN to the Marion Community Foundation scholarship application on the SmarterSelect website. SAVE your login name and password for the entire application and award process (through July 2026).

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The 2026 Marion Community Foundation Scholarship Program includes:
— 160+ scholarship funds
— Created by local donors
— One common application to apply for all
— Marion County’s largest single source of scholarships
— Nearly $600,000 in awards
— For college, trade schools, graduate and professional schools

Click on the links below to learn more about our scholarship funds and the donors who created them.

Click HERE to view a downloadable PDF of a sample application. This is for informational purposes only. Paper applications are NOT accepted to apply to the scholarship program. The online application MUST be used to apply.

For further information or questions about the application process, please see our FAQ page or contact Marion Community Foundation at 740-387-9704 or info@marioncommunityfoundation.org.

Links: Scholarship Home | FAQ | Scholarships Available | Funds & Donors |