Create a Scholarship Fund to Empower Students
Give the Gift of Education
Creating a scholarship fund through the Hamilton Community Foundation is a meaningful way to invest in the future of our community. By supporting students in their educational pursuits, you can create a lasting legacy that reflects your values and commitment to education.
Benefits of Creating a Scholarship Fund
- Create a Legacy – A named scholarship can continue giving back to the community forever.
- Ease of Participation – Our staff handles the details, allowing you to decide how involved you’d like to be in the selection process.
- Secure Online Access – View your balance and see the impact your scholarship is making.
How it Works
- Set Up Your Scholarship – Decide who you want to support and what criteria should be considered. Work with Foundation staff to establish your scholarship.
- Selection Process – Each year, you can choose to participate in the selection process and help review applicants.
- Award Ceremony – Donors are invited to meet their scholarship recipients at our annual Scholarship Reception and Award Program.
- Receive Updates – For multi-year scholarships, donors receive updates when their students renew their awards each year.
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Introducing the "Giving the Gift of Education" Booklet
To help guide donors through the process of establishing a scholarship fund, we offer the "Giving the Gift of Education" booklet. This resource provides step-by-step instructions, insights on maximizing impact, and inspiring stories of scholarship recipients.
By investing in education, you’re not only supporting individual students but also strengthening our community. Your generosity paves the way for future leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
Ready to Create Your Own Scholarship Fund?
Connect with our Donor Services Team today to learn how you can establish a fund that makes a lasting impact on our area students.
