Scholarships
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The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has more than 60 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.
Those looking to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship program will also access this application through our Online Application System. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship opens in July and is due September 15 of student’s high school senior year.
Questions? Email us at scholarships@cfsjc.org.
Online Application SystemOur flagship scholarships include:
Charles Martin "Touch a Life" Scholarship
This $5,000 opportunity is for African-American students in St. Joseph County, and includes a $2,500 paid summer internship.
Laidig Community Service Scholarship
This $5,000 opportunity is for students in St. Joseph County, and includes a $2,500 paid summer internship with a local nonprofit.
For Students
Below, you’ll find a list of our scholarships, grouped by common aspects of eligibility. 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.
Use our Getting Ready for College page: a list of links and tips to help students and parents navigate the college application and financial aid process.
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