Communtiy Foundation of St. Joseph County

Laidig Community Service Scholarship

Other Related Links:
Jon and Sonja Laidig Community Service Scholarship Overview
Supervisor Evaluation Form for Participating Organizations

Eligibility:

  • Be a resident of St. Joseph County, Indiana;
  • Graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) from an accredited Indiana high school by June 30th of the year of application;
  • Intend to pursue an associate or baccalaureate degree through a full-time course of study  at an accredited tax-exempt college or university;
  • Demonstrate financial need for tuition assistance over and above other sources of support (students may not be eligible for full tuition at their school of choice).

Award:

  • Students will have the opportunity to cultivate their interest in social service while earning a $2,500 living stipend during the summer and $5,000 scholarship for the subsequent school year. Payment of the scholarship is contingent on successful completion of the annual summer internship.   The total annual value of the award may not exceed $7,500. 
  • It is the intent of this program that students will participate in this program for a total of four years.  Renewal of the scholarship is based upon successful completion of both the summer internship and subsequent school year.

Number:

  • Up to four new awards will be given each year.

Deadline:

  • Postmarked by March 1

Contact:

  • Your high school counselor or , Vice President, Program
Download Application Form for New Applicants (PDF)

Note: Do not use the Submit button displayed in the Acrobat Reader program used to open and edit this PDF file. All scholarship application forms must be submitted in hard copy according to the instructions found on each scholarship form. No online scholarship submissions are accepted.

 
 
Community Foundation of St. Joseph County