The Knox County Foundation has opened applications for scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships are available to high school seniors, current college students, and adults pursuing various degrees. Interested applicants can access the Universal Scholarship Application online, with a submission deadline of March 1, 2026.
The foundation offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) scholarships as well. These are intended for high school seniors and adults pursuing certification programs of two years or less through accredited institutions. The CTE scholarship application is available in fillable PDF format on the foundation's website. Submission deadlines for these scholarships are set for January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 to accommodate different start dates of participating institutions.
Applicants seeking financial need-based scholarships should review the FAQs under the "Grants and Scholarships" tab on the foundation’s website for eligibility details. For more information on eligibility requirements and a full list of available scholarships, visit the website.
The Knox County Foundation aims to award over $1 million in scholarship assistance through more than 160 scholarship funds in 2026. Kara Ernsberger, Program Coordinator, can be contacted at 740-392-3270 or [email protected] for further inquiries.
