Students

Dare to Dream

Nothing should stop a person from pursuing their goals. At the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, we work with generous fundholders to provide scholarships to hundreds of students every year.

View our testimonials to learn how this funding has changed lives right here in our community.

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CFMV Scholarship Application Portal

We strongly encourage every student entering or currently pursuing their post-secondary education or career training in the Mahoning Valley to apply for funding. With a universal scholarship application, the process is quick and easy, and scholarships are available for students meeting a variety of criteria.

Due Date: End of day on March 1, 2026

This year's deadline has passed and our scholarship application and portal are currently closed. 

Students who submitted completed applications will receive communications from CFMV as the review committees for each scholarship opportunity complete review and award selection.

Scholarship Opportunities

Find out about the scholarships offered by the generous people of the Mahoning Valley.

Resources

Find links to many scholarship opportunities outside of CFMV.

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