The Portage Foundation awards scholarships from a number of endowed funds supported by the generosity of community members
For a complete description of each award, click below on Learn More. Scholarships for high school seniors are listed first, followed by those available for college students.
All high school scholarship applications open January 1st.
Our Scholarship Process
The Portage Foundation is honored to award over $40,000 in scholarships annually. We offer awards for students ranging from high school seniors to doctoral level candidates, and our scholarships support both academic and trades-related career paths. Applications are accepted January 1st to March 1st each year. All applications will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Grants and Scholarships Committee, which includes members of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and other community members.
High school scholarships
Multiple Schools
Frances A. Patterson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a Portage County High School senior student active in an Ohio 4-H Horse Program. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $200.
Learn MoreBill and Eddye White Bowling Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to high school senior students who were members of their high school bowling team. The scholarship is open to students at Rootstown, Crestwood, Garfield, Ravenna, Southeast, Streetsboro, and Theodore Roosevelt high schools. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $500.
Learn MoreBoyd and Joan Wallbrown Agricultural Innovation Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to student(s) who will be enrolled in a two year technical school or a four year undergraduate college program in the study of production agriculture or farm management. Applicants will be either high school seniors from Ohio or Leeds, ND, or already in college. Current recipients can reapply for the scholarship the following year. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MorePhyllis Battaglia/CAC Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to Portage County High School senior student who will be enrolled in a two-year or four-year degree program at an accredited college, university, technical or trade school. The number of scholarships vary.
Learn MoreLayding Family Scholarship for Career Development
Awarded to a student who will be enrolled in a two-year technical or trade apprenticeship program. Applicants should be high school seniors in a Portage County public or chartered high school and a resident of Portage County. One $1,000 scholarship is awarded each year. Current recipients can apply for an additional award of $500 the following year.
Learn MoreCasper Wenninger Scholarship for Veterinary Studies
Awarded to a student who is currently or will be enrolled in a Veterinary Technology program at a two year technical school/ four year undergraduate college , or pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Applicants will be either high school seniors or already in college. Current recipients can reapply for the scholarship the following year. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $2,500.
Learn Moreaurora high school
George L. and Genevieve D. Moore Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to Aurora High School senior students. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreAdditional Scholarships
Please see top of page for information on the Layding, Casper Wenninger, Battaglia/CAC, Wallbrown Agricultural and Patterson scholarships.
crestwood high school
Bernie J. Kosar Crestwood Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a Crestwood High School senior student. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $200.
Learn MoreAdditional Scholarships
Please see top of page for information on the Layding, Casper Wenninger, Battaglia/CAC, Wallbrown Agricultural, White Bowling, and Patterson scholarships.
Kent roosevelt high school
Anna Wang Roe Women in Science Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a female Kent-Roosevelt High School senior student interested in science, technology, engineering, or math. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreAdditional Scholarships
Please see top of page for information on the Layding, Casper Wenninger, Battaglia/CAC, Wallbrown Agricultural, White Bowling, and Patterson scholarships
Ravenna High school
Douglas Cowell Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a Ravenna High School senior student who is an active member of the football team. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreRoger J DiPaolo Bright Futures Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Ravenna High School senior who lives in the Skeels or McElrath neighborhoods of Ravenna or is actively involved in the Skeels-Matthews or King-Kennedy Community Centers. The scholarship is for $1,000 paid to a college, university, technical or trade school.
Learn MoreAdditional Scholarships
Please see top of page for information on the Layding, Casper Wenninger, Battaglia/CAC, Wallbrown Agricultural, White Bowling, and Patterson scholarships
Rootstown High School
Bailey Simons- Frank Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a Rootstown High School senior student. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $500.
Learn MoreDarla Winnefeld Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a Rootstown High School senior student. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreMark Klima Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a Rootstown High School senior student. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreJ.D. Langguth Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a Rootstown High School senior student with preference given to wrestlers and students entering a union trade. The approximate annual scholarship is: $1,000
Learn MoreAdditional Scholarships
Please see top of page for information on the Layding, Casper Wenninger, Battaglia/CAC, Wallbrown Agricultural, White Bowling, and Patterson scholarships
college scholarships
League of Women Voters – Helen Dix Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a non-traditional female student – age 25+, US citizen, and currently enrolled at Hiram College or Kent State University with at least junior class standing. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreRoger J DiPaolo Wick Poetry Scholarship
Awarded annually to a Kent State University student in any year of study who has an interest in writing poetry and recommended by the Wick Center. The scholarship is for $1,000 will be paid directly to Kent State University and is not renewable.
Learn MoreDr. Connie Stopper Nursing Legacy Scholarship
Awarded to prelicensure, or registered nurse students enrolled in the baccalaureate or graduate nursing programs at Hiram College, Kent State University – Kent Campus, or The University of Akron – Main Campus. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreSummit and Portage County Nursing Scholarship
The Summit and Portage Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a pre-licensure nursing student, licensed practical nurse or registered nurse living or employed in Portage or Summit counties and pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing at Hiram College, Kent State University or The University of Akron. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreBoyd and Joan Wallbrown Agricultural Innovation Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a student who will be enrolled in a two year technical school or a four year undergraduate college program in the study of production agriculture or farm management. Applicants will be either high school seniors or already in college. Current recipients can reapply for the scholarship the following year. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $1,000.
Learn MoreCasper Wenninger Scholarship for Veterinary Studies
Awarded to a student who is currently or will be enrolled in a Veterinary Technology program at a two year technical school/ four year undergraduate college , or pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Applicants will be either high school seniors or already in college. Current recipients can reapply for the scholarship the following year. The number of scholarships vary. The approximate annual scholarship award is: $2,500.
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