Marshall County Community Foundation awards record $543,899 in ccholarships for 2025-2026 academic year

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

The Marshall County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced a record-breaking year for scholarship awards, distributing $543,899.18 to local students for the 2025-2026 academic year — the highest total in the Foundation's history.

The scholarships were made possible through more than 203 unique scholarship funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations committed to investing in the next generation of Marshall County students.

"Every scholarship is an investment in the potential of a young person," said Linda Yoder, President of the Marshall County Community Foundation. "By investing in students today, our donors are helping develop the future educators, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, skilled tradespeople, and community leaders who will shape Marshall County for generations to come."

The growth in scholarship support over recent years has been remarkable:

2025–2026: $543,899.18
2024–2025: $526,114.92
2023–2024: $497,214.37
2022–2023: $399,974.00

That represents an increase of more than $143,000 over just three years — a testament to the growing generosity of local donors and the Foundation's efforts to make the application process more accessible.

Students apply through a streamlined online process that begins with a simple eligibility quiz matching them with every scholarship for which they qualify. From there, one application is considered for multiple awards — saving time and helping students discover opportunities they might otherwise have missed.

MCCF scholarships support a wide range of educational pathways, including four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, trade schools, technical programs, apprenticeships, and career certifications.

Students and families can explore scholarship opportunities at marshallcountycf.org/lasting-impact/scholarships. Individuals, businesses, or organizations interested in establishing a scholarship fund to create a lasting legacy are encouraged to contact the Foundation at info@marshallcountycf.org or 574-935-5159.