The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation advances charitable giving and community investment in Findlay, Ohio, and the surrounding Hancock County area, with education standing as a major part of its work. Its scholarship program has deep roots: the first scholarship at the foundation was established 30 years ago, and donor support has expanded that effort into a large annual commitment that now awards more than 250 scholarships each year to students in the area. The foundation serves multiple stages of higher education, offering opportunities for graduating high school seniors, current college students, and post-graduate students. The organization structures this work through a dedicated Scholarships section that includes Scholarship Opportunities, Student Resources, Completing the FAFSA, and Roles. Many awards are handled through a Universal Application that opens on the first Wednesday of December, creating a central entry point for students seeking support. The scholarship system also recognizes different application paths, including Universal, Renewal, and Stand Alone opportunities, and it organizes awards by categories such as Arts, Basketball, Golf, Major Specific, Soccer, Sports, Swim Team, and Tennis. Its reach is strongly tied to local schools and communities. The scholarship filters include All Hancock County Schools and individual school communities such as Findlay, Arcadia, Arlington, Liberty Benton, McComb, Riverdale, St. Wendelin, Van Buren, and Vanlue, along with options for Allen County and applicants from outside Hancock County. The foundation is headquartered at 101 W. Sandusky St., Suite 207, Findlay, Ohio 45840, underscoring its role as a place-based philanthropic institution that connects donors, students, and community priorities through education-focused support.