Grants & Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities

The Northern Cincinnati Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for local high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education. Additional opportunities with more limited eligibility are available for current & incoming high school students attending tuition-based private schools, as well as adults returning to school.

Opportunities will be released as they become available, in addition to those already posted below.

 

Scholarship FAQs

How do I apply?
All applications must be submitted through SmarterSelect. The links below will direct you to each scholarship's application on SmarterSelect and you will be prompted to create an account upon first login. You will use this same account if you apply for other Foundation scholarships thereafter. If you are applying for multiple Foundation scholarships, MOST of your information will copy through each application. However, please carefully review every scholarship application. Some will require an additional letter of recommendation, and most have unique essay/short answer sections.

When will I know if I received a scholarship?
All applicants will be notified in writing via mail or email of the selection committees' decisions in April or May. Recipients also may be recognized at their school's Senior Awards Ceremony. Some scholarships have an interview component for finalists, as well. You will be contacted for an interview if this applies.

If I am selected for a scholarship, how do I receive the funds?
Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the recipient's college or university (or high school, for parochial school scholarships) to be credited toward tuition. If selected for a scholarship you will receive next-step instructions to receive your award.

I need to renew an existing multi-year scholarship. Where do I do that?
If you are the recipient of a renewable scholarship, please contact karen.gibbs@northerncincinnati.foundation for a link to submit your renewal application. 

Other questions or concerns?
Contact karen.gibbs@northerncincinnati.foundation or call 513.682.8061

2024 Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN TO LAKOTA GRADUATING SENIORS 

SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN TO OTHER GRADUATING SENIORS

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FENWICK HS STUDENTS

  • Greg Lemmel Scholarship
    $1000 (renewable for 4 years)
    students graduating from St. Susanna Elementary and attending Bishop Fenwick High School 
  • Kyle Babcock Scholarship
    $2000
    students who will attend, or are currently attending, Bishop Fenwick High School

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ADULTS RETURNING TO SCHOOL

  • Susan Hendel Scholarship
    $1000
    women age 30+ who are returning to school after a hiatus or attending post-secondary school for the first time
    *Applications for the Susan Hendel Scholarship will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.