Community Foundation of Louisville administers more than ninety scholarship funds supporting students in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Its “Find Your Scholarship” tool lets students explore opportunities based on school, background, interests, and education plans. The general portal can identify matches, but some funds require extra answers or documents; a match is not an award.
A prominent option is the Vogt Educational & Leadership Scholarship, for Jefferson County Public Schools seniors. Published criteria include a weighted GPA of at least 3.2, ACT 25 or SAT 1200, leadership experience, and advanced or equivalent college-level courses. The $12,000 award may be applied to tuition, books, and academic fees at an accredited nonprofit four-year undergraduate program.
Application periods differ by fund. The application page says the general scholarship application will reopen in December 2026 and the Vogt application in fall 2026; check the pages during those windows for exact dates and time. Individual listings may ask for FAFSA, an essay, recommendations, or financial details, so prepare them before applications open.
For 2026, the foundation reported 304 students receiving 345 awards totaling nearly $1.4 million; those figures describe the program as a whole and do not guarantee future-cycle funding. After receiving an offer, check how it fits into the college’s aid package and whether it is renewable. Scholarship staff can answer questions by text or phone; request written confirmation of eligibility and use of funds.
Before applying, confirm the current cycle, priority date, participating institution, enrollment load, and any missing records. Keep a copy of the FAFSA or state form, transcripts, and submission confirmation. Ask about renewal, covered expenses, and coordination with other aid. Do not budget money until you receive an official award.
Compare net cost and distinguish scholarships, grants, waivers, and loans; they are not all repaid or applied to the same charges. Verify current-cycle dates and requirements directly with the administrator.
Read the program profile and federal FAFSA guide; confirm with the administrator how the aid coordinates.
Find Your Scholarship — Community Foundation of Louisville.
Apply for Scholarships — Community Foundation of Louisville.
Vogt Educational & Leadership Scholarship — Community Foundation of Louisville.
Guide checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Aid, funding, and deadlines can change by cycle. Confirm eligibility with the program administrator and your college financial-aid office before relying on an award.
Confirm current eligibility and application steps with the official source before relying on the aid for college costs.
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Community Foundation of Louisville Scholarship Program
Community Foundation of Louisville administers more than ninety scholarship funds supporting students in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Its “Find Your Scholarship” tool lets students explore opportunities based on school, background, interests, and education plans. The general portal can identify matches, but some funds require extra answers or documents; a match is not an award.
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Community Foundation of Louisville · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Community Foundation of Louisville · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Community Foundation of Louisville · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Community Foundation of Louisville · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Community Foundation of Louisville · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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