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.

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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 2011
• 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

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• For adults, 24 years or older, returning to school after an extended period of time
• Must attend an Allen County, Indiana accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school
• To apply: Ballinger Application due to the Educational Opportunities Center by 5 p.m. April 16, 2012; contact the Educational Opportunity Center at 260-745-5421

 

All Other College Scholarships

Anthis, Bill C. Scholarship

• 2011 award information not available
• 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

• 2011 award information not available
• 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

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• Allen County 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 by 4:00 p.m. March 1, 2012; contact the Community Foundation at 260-426-4083 with any questions

Biedenweg, Clarence A. & Josephine E. Physical Education Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• High School seniors from Fort Wayne Community Schools who plan to attend an Indiana accredited four year college or university
• Must major in Physical Education
• Selection based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular activities
• To apply: contact your Fort Wayne Community Schools Guidance Counselor, or Sharon Callender, Fort Wayne Community Schools' community liaison, 260-467-8810
  

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

• Six scholarships awarded to high school seniors and two scholarships awarded to current medical students in 2011
• North Side High School seniors and North Side High School graduates currently 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

• Two scholarship awarded in 2011
• 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

• Two scholarships awarded in 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: Cox Application and Coversheet due by 4 p.m. March 1, 2012; contact the Community Foundation at 260-426-4083 with questions

Doermer, Mary Louise (Weezie) Notre Dame Scholarship

• 2011 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) University of St. Francis Scholarship

• Twelve scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• 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 2010–2011
• IPFW student athletes
• To apply: contact the IPFW Athletic Department, 260-481-6645

Eckrich, Gertrude B. Scholarship

• Eight scholarships awarded in 2011
• Allen County Catholic high school seniors planning on attending a two- or four-year Catholic institution
• To apply: Eckrich Application and Coversheet due by
  4:00 p.m. April 11, 2012; contact the Community Foundation at 260-426-4083 with any questions

Fort Wayne Coliseum Lions Club Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• 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

• Eight scholarships awarded in 2011
• 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

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• 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 2, 2012; contact the Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Zone, 260-422-2304 with any questions

Fort Wayne Firefighters Fraternal Benefit Association Scholarship

• 2010 award information not available
• Children and stepchildren of active or pensioned Fort Wayne Fire Department employees pursuing a college degree.
• To apply: Common Application and Coversheet due by
  4:00 p.m. March 1, 2012; contact the Community Foundation at 260-426-4083 with any questions

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

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• 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

Graham, Mary P. Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• South Side High School seniors
• To apply: contact the South Side High School Guidance Office,
  260-467-2565

Harter, Kasey Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• 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: Fort Wayne Community Schools Guidance Counselors, or Sharon Callender, Fort Wayne Community Schools' community liaison, 260-467-8810

Hogan, Grace Scholarship

• Eight scholarships awarded in 2011
• Graduating seniors at Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers, Blackhawk Christian, Carroll, Concordia Lutheran, Canterbury, and Homestead, and the five 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: Hogan Application and Coversheet due by
  4:00 p.m. April 11, 2012 (for students not attending FWCS)
• Students attending Fort Wayne Community Schools should contact your guidance counselor for the Fort Wayne Community Schools application

Homebuilders Association Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• Graduates of local high schools pursuing a career in the residential construction industry at Ivy Tech Community College
• To apply: Sam Whitton, IVY Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2219

Huntington University Business Education Scholarship

• Three scholarships awarded in 2011
• Huntington University business majors
• To apply: contact Sharon Woods, Huntington University Financial Aid Office 1-800-642-6493

Independent Alliance Banks (IAB) Employee Scholarship

• Thirteen scholarships awarded in 2011
• Independent Alliance Banks employees (Grabill Bank and Markle Bank) 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: IABES Application and Coversheet due by
  4:00 p.m. January 27, 2012; contact Grabill Bank, 260-627-2143 with any questions

Indiana Tech Business Education Scholarship

• 2011 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

• 2011 award information not available
• Indiana Wesleyan business majors attending the Fort Wayne Campus
• To apply: contact Max Nottingham, Indiana Wesleyan,
  765-677-2106

IPFW Business Education Scholarship

• Ten scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• IPFW business majors
• To apply: contact the IPFW School of Business, 260-481-6472

Ivy Tech Business Education Scholarship

• 2011 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

• Three scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• University of St. Francis art majors
• To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office
  260-399-8003

Koester, Marie C. Scholarship

• Two scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• 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

• Five scholarships awarded in 2011
• 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

• 2011 award information is not available
• Ivy Tech Community College nursing majors
• To apply: contact Sam Whitton, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2229

Menge, Richard C. Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• 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

• 2011 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 2012)
• To apply: contact the Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning department chair, 765-285-1963

New Haven High School Scholarship

• Two scholarships awarded in 2011
• 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 2010–2011
• 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

• 2011 award information not available
• 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: Common Application and Coversheet due to the Department of Public Policy Office at IPFW by March 1, 2012. Contact the IPFW Department of Public Policy, 260-481-6351.

Papier, Maurice Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2010–2011
• 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

• Two scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• 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 2010−2011
• University of St. Francis students
• To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Rea Magnet Wire Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• 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

• Three scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• 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 scholarship awarded in 2011
• 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

• Two scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• 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 2011
• 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

• 2011 award information not available
• 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 2011
• 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

• Four scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• University of St. Francis business majors
• To apply: contact the University of St. Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003

Waterfield Foundation Athletic Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2010–2011
• IPFW student athletes
• To apply: contact the IPFW Athletic Department, 260-481-6645

Waterfield Mortgage Career Employees (SCORE+) Scholarship

• Three scholarship awarded in 2010–2011
• IPFW upper-class students with financial need majoring in finance
• To apply: contact the IPFW Department of Accounting and Finance, 260-481-6471

Weicker, Jack Scholarship

• One scholarship awarded in 2011
• High school seniors pursuing a college degree in education
• To apply: contact the South Side High School Guidance Office,
  260-467-2565

Withers Scholars

• 2011 award information not available
• 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 2010–2011
• 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

• Two scholarships awarded in 2010–2011
• 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

• Ten scholarships awarded in 2011
• 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

• Two scholarships awarded in 2011
• 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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