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 listed first, followed by those available for college students.
All high school scholarship applications close March 1. College scholarship deadlines vary.
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 More ApplyBill 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 More ApplyBoyd 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 More ApplyPhyllis 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.
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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.
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Please see top of page for information on the 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.
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Please see top of page for information on the 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.
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Please see top of page for information on the 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 More ApplyRoger 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.
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Please see top of page for information on the 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 More ApplyDarla 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 More ApplyMark 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.
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Please see top of page for information on the 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 More ApplySummit 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 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 More ApplyBoyd 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.
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