If you’re a student or parent searching for “scholarships near me” in Defiance County, you’re in the right place. The Defiance Area Foundation (DAF) offers a wide range of local scholarships designed to support students in our community as they pursue higher education.
Why Choose Local Scholarships?
Local scholarships often have fewer applicants than national programs, which means you have a higher chance of receiving funding. At the Defiance Area Foundation, we are proud to administer over 25 scholarship funds created by generous donors, families, and community partners who believe in investing in local students.
These scholarships are available for students who plan to attend:
- A 4-year college or university
- A 2-year community college
- A technical or trade school
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors from one of these Defiance County high schools:
- Ayersville High School
- Defiance High School
- Fairview High School
- Hicksville High School
- Tinora High School
Each scholarship has unique criteria based on academic interests, financial need, extracurricular activities, or career goals. Whether you’re pursuing culinary arts, engineering, nursing, education, or skilled trades—there are scholarships for you.
One Application. Multiple Scholarships.
We’ve made it simple. Through our GoApply portal, students can apply to multiple scholarships with one user-friendly application. On our website, students can filter scholarships by their high school or browse the full list to see all available opportunities.
Important Deadline: March 31
Most of our scholarship applications are due by March 31. We encourage students to apply early—especially during school breaks like winter or spring—to avoid the last-minute rush.
How to Apply
- Visit: www.defianceareafoundation.org/scholarships
- Browse the list of scholarships or filter by your school.
- Click “Apply Now” to access our GoApply portal (Defiance High School students) or submit your application to dani@defianceareafoundation.org (all other schools).
- Complete your application before March 31.
Start Your Scholarship Search Today
If you’ve ever asked, “Where can I find scholarships near me?”—look no further than the Defiance Area Foundation. Our scholarships were created by the community, for the community—designed to support your dreams and your future.
Visit our scholarship page to explore opportunities, and don’t forget to apply by March 31.
