Supporting the Goals of Salem's College Students
2023 Scholarship Photo - Row 1 (L to R): Julia Yuhanik, Molly Hopple, Laurel Stewart, Erin Malysa, Kelly Hutton, Emma Griffith, Alyssa Bricker, Justine Farley, Zoe DeLand, Emma DeLand, Regina Kornbau, Kaitlynn Haas, and Emily Weikart. Row 2: Brittany Maniscalco, Lily Secrest, Carly Best, Halle Cochran, Sydney Mercer, Elena Economous, Ellysa Exline, Annie Davidson, Makenna While, Olivia Knauf, and Nicholas Colbert. Row 3: John Tonti, Rick Lutsch, Lou Ramunno, Cameron Christopher, Wilson Corbisello, Robert Brownlee, Samuel Murray, Josiah Haas, Andrew Zvaritch, Daniel Forrider, Shane Franks, George Hays, and Joe Sedzmak. Missing from the photo: Paige Bailey, Logan Zimmerman, Landon Cooper, Amaya Martin, Chloe Chappell, Kyle Gentile, Blaize Exline, Lucas Zeigler, Andrew Wilson, Davin Koskinen, Abby Perry, Adam Wilson, Ian Ziegler, Christopher Lefever, Erica Lefever, Benjamin Neville, Katie Reese, Laura Reese, and Johnathon Strawn.
Salem Community Foundation Scholarship - Please see note below regarding FAFSA.
The Salem Community Foundation Scholarship program is designed to assist current students enrolled in a post-secondary undergraduate educational program. Residents of Salem City / Perry Township with a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA are eligible to apply. Students must have a minimum class load of 6 semester hours or 9 quarter hours. A student's application is eligible for review three times for bachelor’s degree work.
Click HERE for the 2024 Salem Community Foundation's Scholarship Application
All applications must be received by Wednesday, June 5, 2024 for scholarships to be awarded for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.
Late applications will not be processed and only completed applications will be considered.
Note: The scholarship application is in Adobe PDF format. Please complete the editable form and print a copy for submission.
Remember to sign the scholarship application in ink.
Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Submit the scholarship application unfolded and without paper clips or staples.
ATTENTION 2024 APPLICANTS: There has been a new FAFSA form launch. The Salem Community Foundation Scholarship application asks for a copy of the student's FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). This report is no longer in existence. The new version of this report is called the FAFSA Submission Summary. This will be the document that is submitted unless you choose to provide your 2023 Income Tax Form. Thank you!
Salem Community Foundation Ministerial Scholarship - Please see note below regarding FAFSA.
In 2008, a Ministerial Scholarship Fund was established with the Salem Community Foundation. Scholarship aid will assist those who will spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This scholarship is extended to individuals who wish to enter the fields of the Ministry, Christian Education, Youth Ministry, or a closely related field. The anonymous donor of the Ministerial Scholarship recognized the financial impact and sincere desire to dedicate oneself to a career path in ministry. Scholarship awards are valid at Bible Colleges, undergraduate and graduate schools. Applicants must submit indication of financial need, academic performance, reference letters, and a personal statement. The Ministerial Scholarship does not discriminate on the basis of religious denomination, age, sex, race, or geography.
Click HERE for the 2024 Ministerial Scholarship Application
All applications must be received by Wednesday, June 5, 2024 for scholarships to be awarded for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.
Late applications will not be processed and only completed applications will be considered.
Note: The Ministerial Scholarship application is in Adobe PDF format. Please complete the editable form and print a copy for submission.
Remember to sign the scholarship application in ink.
Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Submit the scholarship application unfolded and without paper clips or staples.
ATTENTION 2024 APPLICANTS: There has been a new FAFSA form launch. The Salem Community Foundation Ministerial Scholarship application asks for a copy of the student's FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). This report is no longer in existence. The new version of this report is called the FAFSA Submission Summary. This will be the document that is submitted unless you choose to provide your 2023 Income Tax Form. Thank you!
Thank You From Our Scholarship Recipients
"Thank you very much for the generous Salem Community Foundation Scholarship you awarded me. The generosity of the Salem Community Foundation allows me to continue my education and further explore my passion in my major. I am incredibly thankful to be from a city that encourages and cares for its residents. Thank you for this scholarship award and your many kindnesses."