Connecting students with scholarship opportunities to pursue their educational goals.
Our Story
Founded in 1918, the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (CSF) was first an agency that paid stipends to high school students to remain in school, who might otherwise have left to help with the war effort. Its efforts were then expanded to assist college-bound students with scholarship aid.
CSF’s mission today is to increase college attainment and success for Greater Cincinnati students by administering scholarships through partnerships with business, foundations, and individual donors. The Foundation has evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of the community, but the goal has remained the same: to remove some of the financial limitations to higher education for college-bound students.
What Drives Us
Just as the steamboat played a vital part in defining the region’s development, CSF is driven by innovation and the sincere desire to help the region. By nurturing relationships and molding the next generation, we bridge the talent gap and fuel success.
Our goal is to mold the next generation of innovators and influencers to ensure their success while investing in the growth of our region. We offer unique opportunities that shape the future while allowing today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders. By pooling the area’s strongest resources, we forge connections and fuel the journey.
Who We Serve
Students are at the heart of everything CSF does as we build a thriving community one scholarship at a time.
We offer over 140 college scholarships from generous donors who want to assist students reach their higher education goals.
Our scholarships are aimed primarily to full-time, degree-seeking students with financial need from Greater Cincinnati (Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana).
Our scholarship application becomes available each January and is due by April 30th.
Our Featured Scholarships
Success Stories
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Removing Financial Barriers to Education
Establish A Scholarship
Join other businesses, organizations, individuals and non-profits who have committed to helping thousands of students achieve their dream.
Apply For A Scholarship
Begin the process by creating your account to access the application for a need-based scholarship. Potential financial assistance is a click away.
Donate to The Foundation
You can make a one-time gift or become a CSF Ally monthly donor. CSF welcomes gifts of all sizes!