The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year. With the support of the foundation’s scholarship fund creators, fifty-one (51) scholarships are available for individuals pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must submit through CFFC’s online scholarship portal by April 10 at 5:00 p.m.
“By working with our donors, the foundation is able to support local students and strengthen the future of Fayette County,” said Jessica Hajek-Bates, CFFC Chief Executive Officer. “We have opportunities for graduating high school seniors, current post-secondary students, and nontraditional students.”
Applicants will complete a “universal” application to determine their eligibility for the various scholarship opportunities. A list of matching scholarships will display; each will have additional questions and must be submitted individually. There are also four (4) stand-alone applications that are listed outside of the “universal” application within the portal; those opportunities must be applied for individually. All local students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities.
The foundation awards scholarships based on academic achievement, community service, financial need, extracurricular participation, area of study, school preference, and other criteria. The Garbart Memorial Scholarship is a new addition this year, supporting a student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who shows financial need – with preference to Engineering or Education majors.
Last year, nearly one hundred (100) students received scholarships totaling more than $250,000.
“Being the first in my family to attend a higher level of education, I’m excited to begin this journey and make my family proud. I look forward to continuing my education and taking all that I learn back to my hometown to inspire others,” said CFFC scholarship recipient Jamire Braxton.
“With the daunting cost of college, this scholarship has helped me feel less overwhelmed,” said CFFC scholarship recipient Hanna Lucente.
Visit the Scholarships page at www.cffayettepa.org for more details and call the CFFC office for assistance at 724-437-8600.
