Indiana Scholarships for High School and College Students

Introductory overview The JCREMC Academic Scholarship Program supports graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education or vocational training and helps promote understanding of the cooperative business model. For 2026, JCREMC will award three scholarships of $2,000 each to qualifying local seniors whose parent or guardian is a JCREMC member and who intend to enroll at an in-state college, university, or trade school after graduation. Who may apply - Graduating seniors from local high schools whose parent or guardian holds JCREMC membership. - Applicants must plan to attend an in-state institution (college, university, or trade school) following high...

Introduction The Community Foundation of Hancock County (CFHC) is a nonprofit based in Hancock County, Indiana, partnering with local organizations to help shape the county’s future. As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity, CFHC’s core mission is to serve donors and the broader community by offering flexible, efficient, and tax-advantaged ways to make charitable gifts that maximize impact. How CFHC operates CFHC accepts contributions from individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, and other foundations. Gifts are invested and the resulting earnings are distributed according to donor instructions or used to address community needs. Those distributions typically take the form of scholarships for...

Provide your email and the year you expect to graduate high school, and we’ll send updates about new scholarship openings and application deadlines. Please note that most of our awards require applicants to be residents of St. Joseph County. About our scholarships The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County manages more than 60 scholarship funds and awards nearly $1 million to local students each year. These awards support students pursuing further education through direct financial scholarships and internship opportunities. Eligibility for individual scholarships can depend on factors such as the student’s high school, GPA, intended major, college choice, and other...

For more than a century, Ball State University graduates have been influential pioneers who make lasting contributions worldwide. Each year the university recognizes outstanding alumni — those who have given notable service and support to Ball State, achieved excellence in their careers, or performed distinguished service to their communities — with a series of awards. Nominations - Nominations are accepted year-round and remain active for three years. To be considered for the awards in the current cycle, nominations must be submitted by February 28. Selection Committee - Recipients are chosen by the Alumni Awards Committee of the Ball State University...

Overview: This award targets public high school seniors who intend to pursue a college degree in education. The scholarship provides $1,000 per year and can be renewed for up to three additional years (four years of support total), provided the recipient maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA while enrolled in an education program at an accredited college or university in Indiana. Who may apply: - Graduating seniors from public high schools who plan to major in education. - Students seeking renewal must remain enrolled in an education curriculum at an accredited Indiana institution and keep at least a 3.0 GPA. -...

Introduction Alexander Christian Foundation, Inc., a charitable nonprofit formed in 1964, provides scholarships to help students who are members of Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ congregations in Indiana pursue Christian ministry education. Eligibility To be considered for an Alexander Christian Foundation undergraduate scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be an Indiana resident. - Be an attending member of an Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ located in Indiana. - Intend to serve (or currently be serving) in a church-related vocation where the primary focus is preaching or disciple-making. Examples include working in a local church (minister, youth minister,...

Introduction The AHEPA-DOP District 12 Foundation is committed to expanding access to higher education, fostering cross-cultural exchange, and supporting charitable initiatives. The foundation also seeks to cultivate civic-mindedness and personal achievement while upholding American values such as family, participatory democracy, and free enterprise. Application deadline and how to submit All application materials must be received by March 15, 2026. Email your completed application and every supporting document to ahepa.dop12.scholarships@gmail.com no later than that date. Application requirements and completeness Applicants must fill out the application form and review all instructions, rules, and eligibility criteria carefully. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Be...

Introduction The Indiana Golf Foundation, established in 1994, exists to protect and advance the game of golf across Indiana. It brought the preexisting Indiana Junior Golf Program—originally founded in 1987—into its organizational structure, allowing the junior program to expand further. In 1996 the Foundation launched a scholarship initiative to help financially support students who had been active participants in the Indiana Junior Golf Program. Scholarship overview The scholarship is intended for students with a history in the Indiana Junior Golf Program and recognizes academic achievement, personal character consistent with golf’s values, and, when applicable, financial need. Eligibility and selection criteria...

Summary A single-year renewable scholarship of $1,250 (applied to tuition and mandatory fees) is awarded annually to a qualified female graduate from the South Bend Community School Corporation who is beginning her freshman year at Ivy Tech Community College’s South Bend campus. Eligibility - Must be a female graduate of the South Bend Community School Corporation. - Entering as a first-year (freshman) student at Ivy Tech Community College. - Intending to pursue post-secondary studies at the Ivy Tech South Bend campus. - Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Award Amount and Frequency - $1,250 per academic year, designated...

Overview The Frank O'Bannon Grant consists of two awards — the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Award — and helps Hoosier students attend eligible postsecondary schools (public, private, or proprietary) in Indiana. Award eligibility is determined by demonstrated financial need on the FAFSA. Funds can be applied to tuition and regularly assessed fees. Eligibility (summary) - Indiana residency established by December 31 of the year prior to the aid application and maintained for the entire academic year. - U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. - High school graduate or holder of a GED. - Must attend, or intend...

Ann Wilkins Legacy Scholarship Purpose The Ann Wilkins Legacy Scholarship supports efforts to grow the number of Black, Indigenous, and other educators of color working in Indiana. The award honors Ann Wilkins, a former teacher in Indianapolis Public Schools, a past president of the Indianapolis Education Association, and a former ISTA UniServ Director. Award Recipients receive $1,000 per semester, renewable for a second semester (maximum of two semesters). Who is eligible - Undergraduate or graduate students who identify as BIPOC. - Must be enrolled in a full-time practicum as part of pursuing licensure in one of the Indiana Approved Educator...

Overview This scholarship supports women and students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups who are enrolled at Indiana University South Bend and meet the criteria below. Eligibility - Must be female and/or a minority student attending Indiana University South Bend - Resident of St. Joseph County - Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 - Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours each semester - Demonstrate financial need (completion of the FAFSA is required) - Preference given to applicants whose tuition and fees are not already covered by other gift or grant aid Award Details - At least one scholarship of $1,500 will be...