Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

College Scholarship Listing

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is pleased to be a resource for scholarship funds. We have worked with many generous donors to make funding available to students to pursue their education. If you need our assistance, please feel free to contact us at
260-426-4083.

All of the scholarships listed (with a few exceptions) require the applicant to be a resident of Allen County, Indiana.

The scholarship application deadlines vary from one institution to another.

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Check with your school guidance office for internal deadlines for the following scholarships:

Grace Hogan Scholarship
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Returning Adult Scholarships

Aboite River Woman's Club Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
Female students, 24 years or older, returning to school after an extended period of time, attending Ivy Tech Community College
Financial need is considered and full- or part-time students are eligible
To apply: contact Sam Whitton, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2229

Ballinger, Ann D. Scholarship

No scholarships awarded in 2009
For adults, 24 years or older, returning to school after an extended period of time
Must attend an accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school
To apply: contact the Educational Opportunities Center at 260-745-5421

All Other College Scholarships

Anthis, Bill C. Scholarship

No scholarship awarded in 2009
High School seniors from Fort Wayne Community School who plan to attend a public, degree-granting, Indiana college
SAT score of 1000 or higher is required, along with ability to make the best use of time and talent in class, extracurricular activities, and work experience
To apply: contact your Fort Wayne Communtiy Schools Guidance Counselor, or Sharon Callender, Fort Wayne Community Schools' community liaison, 260-467-8810

Baker, Charles R. Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
Wayne High School seniors (FWCS) with a class rank of three through ten
Consideration will be given to student's character, leadership, and service to the school
To apply: contact the Wayne High School Guidance Office,
260-467-6414

Batchelder, Robert C. DDS Scholarship

Snider High School seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA
Preferred recipients are U.S. Citizens planning a career in the dental field at IPFW
To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due to Snider High School by their deadline; contact Snider High School Guidance Counselor, Debra Ulmer-Kolkman, 260-467-4600

Chapman, John and Maryann North Side High School Medical Education Scholarship

Five scholarships awarded to high school seniors and two scholarships awarded to current medical students in 2009
North Side High School seniors and North Side High School graduates currenly pursuing medical degrees
To apply: contact North Side High School Guidance Office,
260-467-2704, or Sharon Callender, Fort Wayne Community Schools’ community liaison, 260-467-8810

Community Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
Applicants for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are eligible
To apply: contact your Allen County High School guidance counselor for Lilly application and deadline

Cox, James H. Scholarship
New for 2011!

Tax dependents of Agri Stats Employees. Includes Agri Stats' affiliate companies...Agrisoft Solutions LLC, Chilson Management Controls, and Express Markets Inc.
Students looking to pursue either a 2-year or 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university (accredited on-line universities are acceptable)
Minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0 scale
To apply: Application information will be posted in October of 2010

Doermer, Mary Louise (Weezie) Notre Dame Scholarship

2009 awards information not available
University of Notre Dame Business School students pursuing an MBA
To apply: contact the University of Notre Dame Office of Financial Aid, 574-631-6436

Doermer, Mary Louise (Weezie) Scholarship at the University of St. Francis

Twelve scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
Allen County students attending the University of St. Francis
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Doermer, Richard T. (Dick) Athletic Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2008–2009
IPFW student athletes
To apply: contact the IPFW Athletic Department, 260-481-6645

Eckrich, Gertrude B. Scholarship

Six scholarships awarded in 2009
Allen County Catholic high school seniors planning on attending a two- or four-year Catholic institution
To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due by
4:00 p.m. March 12, 2010; contact the Community Foundation at 260-426-4083 with any questions

Fort Wayne Coliseum Lions Club Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
Applicants for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are eligible
Recipients must attend a college or university in Allen County, Indiana
To apply: contact your Allen County High School guidance counselor for Lilly application and deadline

Fort Wayne Country Club Caddie Scholarship

Ten scholarships awarded in 2009
Fort Wayne County Club caddies attending Indiana colleges who were finalists for the Evan's Scholarship
To apply: contact the Fort Wayne Country Club, 260-432-2581

Fort Wayne Enterprise Zone Scholarship

2009 award information not available
For residents of Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Delivery Zone meeting a minimum residency requirement of the past two years
Student must have a high school diploma or equilavent (GED) and enroll full time at a two- or four-year Indiana institution
To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due by
5:00 p.m. March 5, 2010; contact the Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Zone, 260-422-2304 with any questions

Fort Wayne Sertoma Club-William Doctor/Charles M. Henry Jr. Scholarship Fund

2009 award information not available
For students attending IPFW Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders
To apply: contact the IPFW Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders Department, 260-481-6410

Foster, Ed & Vi Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
High school seniors majoring in engineering or related fields at Purdue University, West Lafayette
To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due by
4:00 p.m. March 12, 2010; contact the Community Foundation, 260-426-4083 with any questions

Grabill Bank Employee Scholarship

Eight scholarships awarded in 2009
Grabill Bank employees who have been employed for two years or more and currently work full time, or a minimum of 20-hours per week, or their children (natural or adopted), pursuing a college degree either full or part time
Award is for tuition only
To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due by
4:00 p.m. February 1, 2010; contact Grabill Bank, 260-627-2143 with any questions

Graham, Mary P. Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
South Side High School seniors
To apply: contact the South Side High School Guidance Office,
260-467-2565

Harter, Kasey Scholarship

2009 award information not available
Fort Wayne Community School seniors ranked in the upper half of their graduating class
Selection based on financial need, scholarship, leadership, and initiative displayed during high school
To apply: Scholarship not available in 2010

Hogan, Grace Scholarship

Eleven scholarships awarded in 2009
Graduating seniors at Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers, Blackhawk Christian, Carroll, Concordia Lutheran, Canterbury, Homestead, and Keystone High Schools, and the six Fort Wayne Community High Schools
Selection based on financial need for students pursuing a degree at a two- or four-year accredited institution
To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due by
4:00 p.m. April 9, 2010 (for students not attending FWCS)
Students attending Fort Wayne Community Schools should contact your guidance counselor for the Fort Wayne Community Schools application

Huntington University Business Education Scholarship

Four scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
Huntington University business majors
To apply: contact Sharon Woods, Huntington University Financial Aid Office 1-800-642-6493

Indiana Tech Business Education Fund Scholarship

2009 award infomation not available
Indiana Tech business majors
To apply: contact Teresa Vasquez, Indiana Tech Financial Aid Office, 260-422-5561, ext. 2208

Indiana Wesleyan Business Education Scholarship

2009 award information not available
Indiana Wesleyan business majors attending the Fort Wayne Campus
To apply: contact Brian Simmons, Indiana Wesleyan,
765-677-2105

IPFW Business Education Scholarship

Ten scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
IPFW business majors
To apply: contact the IPFW School of Business, 260-481-6472

Ivy Tech Business Education Scholarship

2009 award information not available
Ivy Tech Community College business majors
To apply: contact Sam Whitton, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2219

Knurek, Thomas and Mary Lou Mid-Degree Scholarship

Six scholarships awarded in 2008−2009
University of St. Francis art majors
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office
260-399-8003

Koester, Marie C. Scholarship

Three scholarships awarded in 2008−2009
Fort Wayne Catholic high school graduates attending the University of St. Francis
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

Six scholarships awarded in 2009
Allen County High school seniors in the top 40 percent of their accredited high school class who have overcome significant hardships
Students are nominated by their high school
Award covers tuition and fees to an accredited four-year Indiana college or university, plus an annual book stipend
To apply: contact your Allen County High School Guidance Counselor for application and deadline information

Marschand; Bonnie, Ilene, and Helen Scholarship

Three scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
Ivy Tech Community College nursing majors
To apply: contact Sam Whitton, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2219

Menge, Richard C. Scholarship

2009 award information not available
Graduating seniors from Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties attending the University of Michigan
To apply: please visit the following Web site: http://umclubs.com/fortwayne

Morrison, Kattman, Menze Inc. Scholarship

2009 award information not available
Ball State University students enrolled in the College of Architecture and Planning
Students must submit a sketch as part of a design competition
(competition is in March 2010)
To apply: contact the Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning department chair, 765-285-1963

New Haven High School Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
New Haven High School seniors pursuing a two- or four-year college degree
To apply: contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260-446-0220, ext. 7208

Nill Sr., Richard G. Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2008–2009
University of St. Francis
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Owen, Dr. C. James and Susan Scholarship

Two scholarships awarded in 2009
IPFW students pursuing a career in public service
Priority given to full-time juniors and seniors at IPFW with interest in the SPEA program
To apply: Scholarship not available in 2010

Papier, Maurice Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2008–2009
University of St. Francis art majors in their junior or senior year with a minimum 2.0 GPA
Selection based on demonstrated artistic ability
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Parker, Robert D. Graphic Arts Scholarship

Four scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
University of St. Francis graphic arts majors
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid
Office, 260-399-8003

Peiffer, Geraldine M. Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2008−2009
University of St. Francis students
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Rea Magnet Wire Scholarship

2009 award information not available
Children and stepchildren of permanent, full-time Rea Magnet Wire retirees and employees with at least three years of continuous service
To apply: contact Kris Coak, Rea Magnet Wire Human Resource Department, 260-421-7369

Schaeffer, Blanche and Edward Endowed Scholarship

Four scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
University of St. Francis students
Selections based on financial need
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Schoeff, Mark and Helen Memorial Scholarship

One scholarships awarded in 2009
Northrop High School seniors planning to attend a public, degree-granting Indiana college
Selections based on academic success, involvement in extracurricular activities, and financial need
To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due to Northrop High School by their deadline; contact Northrop High School Guidance Office at 260-467-2327 with any questions

Scott, Don G. Scholarship

Three scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
University of St. Francis business majors with an agricultural background
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Sheldon, Al Memorial Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
South Side High School seniors planning on attending IPFW, Indiana Institute of Technology, Ivy Tech Community College, or University of Saint Francis.
Selections based on financial need, leadership, and academic accomplishments
To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due to South Side High School by their deadline; contact the South Side High School Guidance Office at 260-467-2565 with any questions

Smuts, Helen Lucille Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2008–2009
Taylor University music minors
To apply: contact the Taylor University Financial Aid,
765-998-5358

South Side High School Foundation (Jennifer Manth) Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
South Side High School seniors pursuing a college degree in English, fine arts, or the performing arts
To apply: contact the South Side High School Guidance Office,
260-467-2565

University of St. Francis Business Education Scholarship

Twelve scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
University of St. Francis business majors
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Waterfield Mortgage Career Employees (SCORE+) Scholarship

Three scholarship awarded in 2008–2009
IPFW upper-class students with financial need majoring in finance
To apply: contact the IPFW Department of Accounting and Finance, 260-481-6471

Waterfield, Richard Athletic Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2008–2009
IPFW student athletes
To apply: contact the IPFW Athletic Department, 260-481-6645

Weicker, Jack Scholarship

One scholarship awarded in 2009
High school seniors pursuing a college degree in education
To apply: contact the South Side High School Guidance Office,
260-467-2565

Withers Scholars

Six scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
IPFW juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in elementary education, history, political science, communications, theater, English, or library science
To apply: contact the IPFW department offices of the eligible majors or the IPFW switchboard, 260-481-4739

Wunderlin, Marilyn and William Scholarship

Four scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
University of St. Francis students majoring in elementary education
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Yergens, Paul and Virginia Yergens-Rogers Scholarship

Four scholarships awarded in 2008–2009
University of St. Francis students with an above-average GPA
To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Young, John F. Scholarship

Six scholarships awarded in 2009
Fort Wayne Community School seniors ranked in the upper half of their graduating class pursuing a four-year degree
Selection based on financial need, good scholarship, leadership, and initiative displayed during high school
To apply: contact your Fort Wayne Community Schools Guidance Counselor or Sharon Callender, Fort Wayne Community Schools’ community liaison, 260-467-8810

Zwick, Caroline Scholarship

One scholarships awarded in 2009
Fort Wayne Community School seniors ranked in the upper half of their graduating class pursuing a four-year degree
Selection based on financial need, good scholarship, leadership, and initiative displayed during high school
To apply: contact your Fort Wayne Community Schools Guidance Counselor or Sharon Callender, Fort Wayne Community Schools’ community liaison, 260-467-8810

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