Scholarships
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The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has more than 80 scholarship funds, awarding close to a million dollars to local students each year. These scholarships assist students wishing to further their education goals through both financial scholarship awards and internship programs. Our scholarship recipients are eligible for scholarships based on several factors including high school, GPA, intended major, college choice, and more. To access these opportunities, our CFSJC Scholarship Application opens in our Online Application System annually in December and is due February 15.
Most of our scholarship opportunities are available through our CFSJC Scholarship Application. High school seniors and undergraduate students who fill out the application will be matched to any and all scholarships that they are qualified for. See additional scholarship opportunities not available through the CFSJC Scholarship Application.
Questions? Email us at scholarships@cfsjc.org.
Charles Martin “Touch a Life” Scholarship
This $5,000 opportunity is for African-American students in St. Joseph County, and includes a $3,750 paid summer internship. Learn more →
Jon and Sonja Laidig Community Service Scholarship
This opportunity includes a $7,000 annual scholarship for students in St. Joseph County and a $3,750 paid summer internship. Learn more →
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program
On behalf of Lilly Endowment Inc., this opportunity provides full tuition to accredited Indiana colleges or universities. Learn more →
Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts
This $2,500 scholarship is for seniors who plan to pursue a degree in Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance or Production. Learn more →
Donald C. and Marion E. Currier Scholarship
This scholarship provides full tuition for select local engineering students at Purdue University’s West Lafayette Campus. Learn more →
21st Century Scholar Success Fellowship
This opportunity provides a $5,000 stipend to 21st Century Scholars from St. Joseph County attending a local college or university. Learn more →
Additional Opportunities
Many of our scholarship opportunities are available through the CFSJC Scholarship Application. Review the ones that aren’t. Learn more →
Scholarship Tips, Tricks, and Resources
Download our curated list of best practices to make your application more competitive. Learn more →
Resources for Current Scholarship Recipients
Already have a scholarship? Make sure you have everything you need to get your funds! Learn more →
About Our Scholarships
Scholarships can be used for tuition, required academic fees, and books. Scholarships from the Community Foundation are typically restricted to tuition and required fees. Scholarship and fellowship payments not used for tuition, fees, and course-related expenses such as books and supplies may be taxable per the IRS. You are encouraged to visit the IRS website, complete this short IRS questionnaire, or consult with your tax professional.
For Donors
Invest in deserving local students: Donate to an existing scholarship fund or create a new scholarship fund. If you currently have a scholarship fund with us, you’ll find all the details about it here:
Alphabetical List of Scholarship Funds