FAQ

Is it possible to be awarded more than one scholarship?

Yes, you can apply for the scholarships that you are eligible and can be selected as a recipient for any or all.

How do I apply?

You may browse the Universal and Separate Process Scholarship listings on our website for information on the eligibility, selection criteria and timeline of each scholarship fund. Applications become available online in November. Before filling out an application, you will need to create an account in our online scholarship portal. Please note that the Universal Scholarships Application is a two-step process. Upon submission of the Universal Scholarships Application you will be prompted to complete additional steps for each scholarship that you qualify for. You must individually submit each scholarship that you qualify for to be considered for that scholarship.

What are the application deadlines?

The deadline for most GTCF Spring Scholarship opportunities is
February 11 at 5:00 PM EST.

The deadline for the Owens Corning Employee Scholarship and
Owens Corning Foundation Dependent Scholarship is
March 1 at 5:00 PM EST.

The deadline for the Junior Achievement Scholarship is
April 15 at 5:00 PM EST.

The deadline for most Summer Scholarship opportunities is
June 8 at 5:00 PM EST.

The deadline for the TJGA Scholarship Opportunities is
June 11 at 5:00 PM EST.

**Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all 3rd Party requests are submitted by the deadline. Late and incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

What can my scholarship be used for?

Scholarships can be used for any educational expenses: tuition and fees, books and supplies, and on-campus room and board, unless otherwise stated in the scholarship criteria. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution.

When will I be notified?

All Spring applicants will be notified by May 15. All Summer applicants will be notified by July 8. Both denial applicants and scholarship recipients are notified by email.

How are letters of recommendation completed?

Each application requesting a recommendation letter provides instructions to complete the request. Recommendation letters must be uploaded by the recommender. Applicants may submit their applications before the recommendation letters are uploaded, but applicants are responsible for ensuring that all recommendation letters are uploaded by the deadline.

How are the scholarship decisions made?

A panel of community volunteers (committee members) appointed by Greater Toledo Community Foundation's Board will meet after the deadline to review all applications and select recipients based on the criteria established by the donors. On average, over 2,500 students apply each year and we award over 400 scholarships to students from more than 70 scholarship funds.

If I am awarded a scholarship, what are my responsibilities?

Once scholarship recipients have made their decision on where to attend school, they must complete the follow up form assigned to them in the online scholarship portal by July 8. Scholarship recipients must continue to abide by all the scholarship criteria during the period covered by their scholarship, barring illness or emergency. **All Renewal and Possible Renewal Recipients must reapply each year to be considered for renewal.

How will I receive my scholarship payment?

One check for the full awarded scholarship(s) amount will be mailed directly to your accredited post-secondary institution in late July, provided all forms are completed by the due date. Your financial aid office can anticipate receiving your scholarship payment in early August. Depending on the mail and your school, it may take a few weeks for them to process your scholarship and apply it to your student account. If your fall semester final payment deadline is prior to August 10, you may want to ask your financial aid office to expedite applying your scholarship payment to your student account. 

** Recipient instruction sheets can be found here.