Perry County foundation posts scholarships and January 19 deadline

The Perry County Community Foundation has published updated scholarship opportunities and recent county philanthropy news on its website, flagging an Alliance-area Community Scholarships application deadline of Jan. 19, 2026. The foundation’s pages also list the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar for Perry County and maintain recent reports on how grants and scholarships have supported local nonprofits and students.

For students and families in Perry County this week, the most pressing item is the imminent Alliance-area deadline. The Community Foundation Alliance portal and the Perry County pages provide application guidance, scholarship resources, and local contact information intended to help applicants complete submissions on time. The foundation’s online reporting offers a view of past awards and grant impacts, showing where community philanthropy dollars have been directed across health, education, and nonprofit services.

Local scholarships and foundation grants can be more than a one-time financial boost. In a county where shifts in employment and healthcare access shape family stability, scholarships help reduce the cost barrier to postsecondary education and training. That has downstream effects on community health, workforce retention, and economic resilience. Foundation grant reporting that highlights how funds reached nonprofits and students offers transparency for donors and accountability for the sector, while giving community leaders data to guide future investments.

Practical steps for applicants include reviewing the Alliance-area eligibility requirements and submission checklist on the foundation’s pages, confirming any supporting documents, and using listed local contacts if questions arise. Schools, guidance counselors, and community organizations that work directly with students play a key role in helping applicants meet tight deadlines and in connecting families with application assistance or technology access.

The foundation’s listing of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholar for 2026 signals a statewide program channeling resources to Perry County students, a visible example of how foundation partnerships can open educational pathways. Meanwhile, the posted grant and scholarship impact reports help residents see how community philanthropy translates into services and opportunities on the ground, from nonprofit capacity building to individual student support.

For Perry County residents, the immediate takeaway is clear: review the Community Foundation Alliance portal and the Perry County scholarship pages before Jan. 19 if you or a family member plan to apply. Beyond the deadline, continued attention to foundation reporting and local contacts can help ensure that scholarship dollars reach the students and programs that strengthen health, education, and economic equity across the county.