Salem Community Foundation Tuition Grant

SALEM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 2025-2026

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The Salem Community Foundation Scholarship is designed to assist current Kent State Salem students enrolled in a post-secondary undergraduate educational program.

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Read the guidelines below carefully and then complete the application in its entirety.  The Scholarship Committee will review applications and determine the amount of each scholarship awarded.

GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Kent State Salem students with a permanent residence and living within the Salem, West Branch, South Range, United and Leetonia Village school districts (for at least one year) are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be pursuing their first associate or first bachelor’s degree. 
  • Applicants must attend Kent State University at Salem.
  • There is no minimum GPA requirement for first year students, but a current Kent State Salem student or transfer student must have a 2.00 cumulative GPA.
  • Early admission and PUG students are not eligible for this grant. 
  • This program is for the fall and spring semesters only.

Beginning with the 2025 Fall Semester:

New 2025 high school graduates will each be awarded $500.00 for the 2025 Fall Semester. For future terms, award amounts will be based on application and award guidelines.

New spring students can apply:

 

Scholarship Universe        Salem Community Foundation Tuition Grant Program Application

NOTE:

Fall 2025 deadline is SEPT. 1, 2025
Spring 2026 deadline is JAN. 30, 2026

Fall applicants will be automatically reviewed for spring eligibility.