Scholarship Funds

The 1st Source Scholarship Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of children of employees of 1st Source who a) reside in geographic locations in Indiana and Southwest Michigan where 1st Source maintains physical depository institutions and b) who are accepted into and attend 2- or 4-year degree programs at regional campuses of state public colleges and universities.

To apply for this scholarship, students will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “Family, Corporate, Scholarship and Memorial Funds.” Enter “1st Source Scholarship Fund” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Ancilla College Fund was established to provide scholarships for students attending Ancilla College. For more information, please contact Ancilla’s Office of Financial Aid at (866) 262-4552. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Ancilla College Fund” in the “Fund Name” field.

Parents of Thomas H. Barry, a Marian High School graduate, created the Thomas H. Barry Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of their son, who passed away far too early. The Thomas H. Barry scholarship is for Marian High School graduates who demonstrate potential and aptitude in art. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, contact the Marian High School counseling office. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Thomas H. Barry Memorial Scholarship Fund” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Beaty Family Scholarship Fund supports the educational aspirations of an outstanding John Glenn High School senior who wishes to pursue an undergraduate education. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need and academics.  For more information, please email the John Glenn High School Guidance Department. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Beaty Family Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Jack & Helen Benjamin Scholarship was established to support the educational aspirations of students from Mishawaka High School.  Both Jack and Helen Benjamin lived frugal lives, always with the mindset of being very generous benefactors to the young men and women of Mishawaka. They were never blessed with children of  their own and wanted to make a difference. Students must be a senior at Mishawaka High School with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to pursue a full-time course of study at an accredited Indiana college or university.  This scholarship will provide up to $1,000 annually.  For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please contact Mishawaka High School at (574) 254-7313. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Jack & Helen Benjamin Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Big C Lumber Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of children of employees of Big C Lumber who wish to pursue an undergraduate education at an accredited, tax-exempt institution.

To apply for this scholarship, students will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Big C Lumber Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Boorda

The Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts was established by the Broadway Theatre League to honor their beloved former Executive Director.  During her tenure with BTL, Anita was responsible for contracting shows, marketing, negotiating with unions, and maintaining contact with New York touring and production companies.  Her efforts led to South Bend becoming a regular stop on the New York touring circuit.  This scholarship aims to support students from St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Pulaski, Starke or LaPorte Counties in Indiana or Berrien and Cass Counties in Michigan who plan to purse a degree in Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance or Production through a full-time course of study.  Preference shall be given to students engaged in the performing arts during their high school careers.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

The Vivian Lee Borysiak Fund was established to provide scholarships for students attending The Stanley Clark School who demonstrate financial need and academic competence.  For more information, please contact Stanley Clark School at (574) 291-4200. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Borysiak Memorial Scholarship ” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Burkhart Scholarship was created by Mrs. Janette Burkhart-Miller to assist students in the Leighton School of Business and Economics at IU South Bend complete their studies and remain on a path to graduate within four years. This award provides incoming sophomores in the Leighton School of Business tuition assistance at Indiana University South Bend. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please contact IUSB or call (574) 520-4357. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Burkhart” in the “Fund Name” field.

Dr. Richmond E. Calvin was a professor at Indiana University South Bend for 30 years until his retirement in 2002. This scholarship fund was created to support African-American students at Indiana University South Bend pursuing an undergraduate degree in education; it serves as a lasting reflection of Dr. Calvin’s commitment to the educators of the future. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email IUSB or call (574) 520-4357. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Dr. Richmond E. Calvin Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Created by friends of Dr. Virginia B. Calvin, this scholarship fund was established in honor of Dr. Calvin’s work as superintendent of the South Bend Community School Corporation. It is awarded to a female graduate from the South Bend Community School Corporation who attends Ivy Tech. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email Ivy Tech or call (574) 289-7001, ext. 5307. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Virginia B. Calvin Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Chamberlin, Hull, Hummer & Snider Memorial Scholarship was established by Kyle and Katie Chamberlin to honor their grandparents by supporting the educational aspirations of students from either Penn or Mishawaka High School. To be considered, students must demonstrate academic merit and financial need and plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year public or private institution of higher learning to pursue a full-time course of study.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Chamberlin, Hull, Hummer & Snider Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Bert and Angela Churstowski Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Mary Ann Chrustowski in loving memory of her parents.  The scholarship will support the educational aspirations of St. Joseph County students with an excellent academic record in science and/or music who wish to pursue an undergraduate education in a science field at an accredited four year college or university.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Bert and Angela Chrustowski Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Charles W. Cole created this scholarship to support the educational aspirations of students who choose to pursue an undergraduate education at either Indiana University South Bend or Purdue College of Technology. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email IUSB or call (574) 520-4357 OR call Purdue College of Technology at (574) 520-4180. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Chas W. Cole Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Coquillard Family Scholarship Fund was created by Mr. and Mrs. George Coquillard to support the educational aspirations of St. Joseph County students attending Ivy Tech Community College South Bend. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email Ivy Tech or call (574) 289-7001, ext. 5307. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Coquillard Family Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Donald C. Currier was awarded a degree with distinction from the Purdue University School of Mechanical Engineering in 1926.  Seventy-three years later, his wife Marion established the Currier Scholarship in his memory to benefit students from St. Joseph County pursuing engineering degrees from the Purdue University School of Engineering. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email our scholarships staff, or call (574) 232-0041. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Currier Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Warren A. and Marjorie S. Deahl Family Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarships to St. Joseph County students who plan to attend a college or university in Indiana.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Deahl Family Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Officer Paul R. Deguch Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor Officer Deguch, a public servant who lost his life in the course of duty. This scholarship supports students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice at Indiana University South Bend. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email IUSB or call (574) 520-4357. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Officer Paul R. Deguch Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The James R. Deth Scholarship Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of women who wish to pursue an undergraduate education at either Saint Mary’s College or the University of Notre Dame.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “James R. Deth Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Michael and Constance Dillon Marian Legacy Fund was established to provide scholarships for students who attend Marian High School.  Recipients must demonstrate financial need and be a “legacy” (a student whose parent and/or grandparent is a Marian High School graduate). For more information, please contact Marian High School at (574) 255-2020.  To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Dillon Marian Legacy Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Frank and Lori Ermeti Scholarship Fund for IUSB was established to provide scholarships for students attending Indiana University South Bend who demonstrate financial need, are residents of St. Joseph County and graduated from either Saint Joseph or Mishawaka High School. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email IUSB or call (574) 520-4357. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Ermeti Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Francis and Loretta Ernst Scholarship Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of St. Joseph County students who wish to pursue an undergraduate education at any accredited two or four year college or university.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Francis and Loretta Ernst Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Thomas A. Gerencher taught English at Saint Joseph High School for more than 30 years. This Memorial Fund provides an award for an outstanding English teacher AND a scholarship for an outstanding English student each year, honoring this legendary educator who inspired so many. For more information for this scholarship, please contact Saint Joseph High School at (574) 233-6137. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Thomas A. Gerencher Memorial Fund” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Howard and Marie Goodhew Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of students who demonstrate academic competence and financial need. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please contact The Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County or call (574) 259-0522. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Howard and Marie Goodhew Fund” in the “Fund Name” field.

Family members of Heather Hammer, a Marian High School student whose life ended much too soon, created the Heather Anne Hammer Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of this generous young woman and to help deserving students obtain a Catholic college preparatory education at Marian. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information, please contact Marian High School at (574) 259-5257. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Heather Anne Hammer Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Dr. and Mrs. Hill created this scholarship to support minority children who wish to attend St. Joseph Grade School in South Bend. For more information, please contact St. Joseph Grade School at (574) 234-0451. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Wallace and Roberta Hill Minority Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Fund for Holy Cross College was established to provide scholarships for students attending Holy Cross College. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at Holy Cross College by calling (574) 239-8362. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Holy Cross College” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Rose J. Horak Scholarship Fund was established by Joseph C. Horak in honor of his mother. Rose J. Horak appreciated the value of an education, believing that “readers are leaders, and leaders are readers.” This scholarship supports the educational aspirations of students who plan to pursue a full-time course of study at either a public or private institution, with preference given to students attending schools in either Indiana or Michigan.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Rose J. Horak Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The IBEW Local 153 Scholarship Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of children of members of the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, visit the IU South Bend Office of Student Scholarships or email scholar1@iusb.edu. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “IBEW Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Ivy Tech State College Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for students attending Ivy Tech Community College South Bend. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email Ivy Tech or call (574) 289-7001, ext. 5307. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Ivy Tech State College” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Bill and Diane Killilea Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the Killilea family to honor Diane’s life and the values which were important to her including faith, volunteerism and education. When her loving husband Bill died, the scholarship added his name, as well. This award provides support to attend Marian High School. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information, please contact Marian High School at (574) 255-2020. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Bill and Diane Killilea Memorial Scholarship Fund” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Thaddeus Kosciusko Benevolent Society Educational Fund was established to provide scholarships to St. Joseph County students attending Marian High School and Saint Joseph High School. For more information, please contact Marian High School at (574) 255-2020 or Saint Joseph High School at (574) 234-2904.  To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Kosciusko Benevolent Society Education Fund ” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Jon and Sonja Laidig Community Service Scholarship was created to support the educational aspirations of students who demonstrate financial need and who are motivated to give back to their community. Details about this scholarship are available on our primary scholarships page, under “All High School Seniors.”

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Laidig Community Service Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Laidig Scholarship Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of children of employees of Laidig, Inc. and Laidig, Systems Inc. who wish to pursue an undergraduate education.

To apply for this scholarship, students will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Laidig Scholarship Fund” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Olga Logan Larimer Scholarship Fund for Good Shepherd Montessori was established to provide financial support for Latino/Hispanic children attending Good Shepherd Montessori School in South Bend. For more information, please contact Good Shepherd Montessori at (574) 288-0098. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Olga Logan Larimer Scholarship Fund for Good Shepherd Montessori” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Felicia A. Leon-Driscoll Scholarship Fund for Good Shepherd Montessori was created to provide financial support for children attending Good Shepherd Montessori School in South Bend. The fund was established in memory of Felicia, who worked with children as a catechist at Good Shepherd, a school she founded alongside her husband, Dan, and other parents committed to the well-being of the child. For more information, please contact Good Shepherd Montessori at (574) 288-0098. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Felicia A. Leon-Driscoll Scholarship Fund for Good Shepherd Montessori” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Tameka Luten Memorial Teacher Scholarship Fund, which was created in memory of a seven-year-old South Bend girl who was tragically struck and killed by a school bus in 1993, was established to help local students pursue and advance a professional career in teaching.  This award provide scholarships for students attending Indiana University South Bend who demonstrate financial need, are residents of St. Joseph County and are in pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email IUSB or call (574) 520-4357. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Luten Memorial Teacher Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Rita Lyzen

The William and Rita Lyzen Scholarship Fund was created to provide scholarships to Mishawaka High School students who are residents of St. Joseph County and plan to attend a college or university in Indiana to pursue a full-time 2- or 4-year plan of study. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Rita Lyzen, who created the scholarship fund, taught business at Mishawaka High School for 33 years and felt a deep connection to the school.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Lyzen Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Charles Martin “Touch a Life” Scholarship was established by leaders in the African-American community to create a meaningful and lasting tribute to a remarkable man who mentored hundreds of students throughout this community. The Charles Martin “Touch a Life” Scholarship provides academically motivated African-American students from St. Joseph County with tuition assistance and an opportunity to give back to their community while gaining meaningful work experience in the process. Application guidelines for this scholarship are available on our main scholarships page.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Charles Martin Touch a Life Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field. You can also find additional information about the campaign that is making it possible to expand the scholarship to include a summer internship component.

Friends and family of Katie McCloskey, an Adams High School graduate who was killed in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, created the Katie McCloskey Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of this remarkable young woman. Details about this scholarship are available here.  For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, contact the Adams High School Guidance Office. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Katie McCloskey Memorial Scholarship Fund” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Jack and Carol McGann Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of low-income women and/or minority students who attend Indiana University South Bend. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email IUSB or call (574) 520-4357. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Jack and Carol McGann Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Michael J. McMahon Memorial Scholarship Fund was established with a bequest from Dr. Michael J. McMahon in appreciation for the excellent education, guidance, and support he received while attending Saint Joseph’s High School. The award provides tuition assistance to students attending Saint Joseph’s High School based on both academic potential and financial need. For more information for this scholarship, please contact Saint Joseph’s High School at (574) 233-6137. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Michael J. McMahon Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Peggy J. Millbern Scholarship Fund was established to provide nursing scholarships to St. Joseph County students attending IU South Bend through Memorial Health Foundation. For more information, please contact Memorial Health Foundation at (574) 647-6613. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Millbern Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The W. Scott and Janette Burkhart Miller Scholarship Fund supports students at Stanley Clark School who demonstrate financial need. For more information, please contact Stanley Clark School at (574) 291-4200. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “W. Scott and Janette Burkhart Miller Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Mishawaka Rotary Club Scholarship Fund was established to support the educational aspirations of students from Mishawaka High School.  To be eligible, a student must be a senior at Mishawaka High School with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to pursue a full-time course of study at an accredited college or university.  This scholarship will provide a one-time award of $1,500 for tuition and fees. Award amount and eligibility for renewal may be adjusted from time to time as resources permit.  For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please contact Mishawaka High School at (574) 254-7313. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Mishawaka Rotary Club Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Family of Anthony “Tony” Moore, a Marian High School graduate whose life was tragically cut short in an airplane accident, established the Anthony David Moore Memorial Scholarship to honor the memory of this special young man.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Anthony David Moore Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The NAACP KeyBank Scholarship, which is administered by Indiana University South Bend, provides $1,000 in annual tuition assistance for an African-American student from St. Joseph County, who has a minimum GPA of 3.0, and has been accepted into IUSB. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “NAACP South Bend Branch Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The NAACP South Bend Branch Scholarship, which is administered by Indiana University South Bend, provides $1,000 in annual tuition assistance for an African-American student who lives in South Bend, has a minimum GPA of 3.0, and has been accepted into IUSB. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years. The first NAACP Scholarship will be awarded in the spring of 2014, for the subsequent school year. South Bend NAACP President Rev. Terrell Jackson says the organization hopes to be able to offer additional scholarships as the fund grows. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “NAACP South Bend Branch Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. (NC100BW) South Bend Area Chapter Scholarship, which is administered by Indiana University South Bend, provides up to $1,000 in annual tuition assistance for a female African-American student who has graduated from a South Bend area high school (St. Joseph County), has a minimum GPA of 2.5, and is pursuing a degree through a full-time baccalaureate course of study at Indiana University South Bend. Preference will be given to students pursuing degrees related to communication and journalism. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study. The first NC100BW South Bend Area Chapter Scholarship will be awarded in the spring of 2023, for the subsequent school year.  To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “NC100BW South Bend Area Chapter Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Robert O. Neeser/Cassady, Neeser & Brasseur Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of high school students in St. Joseph County that will be pursuing their undergraduate education.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Cassady, Neeser & Brasseur Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

Reed A. Oei

The Reed A. Oei Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to support a graduating Saint Joseph High School senior exhibiting exceptional academic performance, ability and interest in mathematics, an intent to major in mathematics or computer science, and exceptional character. The scholarship memorializes Reed A. Oei, a St. Joe alumnus who died on April 15, 2022, at 23 years old after a year-long battle with bile-duct cancer. Reed graduated magna cum laude as a true math and computer science double major from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and was pursuing his PhD in Math at UCLA under a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. In his spare time, Reed enjoyed playing tennis, hiking, camping, and especially cooking.

The award will be announced annually at the spring Academic Honors Assembly at Saint Joseph High School. For more information for this scholarship, please contact Saint Joseph High School at (574) 233-6137. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Oei Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The India Claire Patton Scholarship Fund was created by Michael and Tina Patton in memory of their daughter to support the educational aspirations of African-American students from St. Joseph County. For more information, please contact the Kingdom Life Christian Cathedral office at (574) 246-9110. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “India Claire Patton Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Carolyn J. Peterson Scholarship was created by Vince and Carolyn Peterson to encourage greater diversity in the local teaching profession. This award provides tuition assistance to South Bend Community School Corporation graduates pursuing a teaching degree at Indiana University South Bend. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please contact IUSB or call (574) 520-4357. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Carolyn J. Peterson” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Vince Peterson Scholarship was created by Vince and Carolyn Peterson to encourage the educational aspirations of underrepresented students in the field of Counseling and Human Services. This award provides tuition assistance to students pursuing a Master of Science in Education in Counseling and Human Services at Indiana University South Bend. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please contact the IUSB School of Education at (574) 520-4867. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Vince Peterson Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Irwin Press Opportunity Scholarship Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of academically motivated South Bend public high school graduates who demonstrate financial need.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Irwin Press Opportunity Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Ruth Carmean Putnam Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to provide two kinds of scholarships. First, this fund provides scholarships to members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County who otherwise cannot afford the program fees. Additionally, this fund provides a scholarship for post-secondary education to the winners of the “Youth of the Year” award. For more information, please contact the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County at (574) 232-2048. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Ruth Carmean Putnam Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Riley High School Class of 1991 STEM Scholarship fund was created to support the educational aspirations of Riley High School graduates who have been engaged with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math) fields of study. To be considered, students must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4-point scale or equivalent) and plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year public or private institution of higher learning to pursue a full-time course of study.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Riley High School Class of 1991 STEM Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Joshua David Saffren Memorial Science & Technology scholarships was established to celebrate his life and love of science.  Joshua spent much of his life working in the field of Chemistry in higher education.  This scholarship will provide assistance to a St. Joseph County high school senior that shares Joshua’s passion for the sciences and intends to pursue a degree in a science or technology field.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Saffren Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Saracino Scholarship Fund was established to provide educational scholarships for students to attend Saint Joseph High School.  For more information for this scholarship, please contact Saint Joseph High School at (574) 233-6137.  To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Saracino Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Fred and Velma Shearer Fund was established to support the educational aspirations of students who attend Bethel College. For more information for this scholarship, please contact Bethel College at (574) 807-7000. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Fred and Velma Shearer” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Shields Fund for the Education of Medical Professionals was established by William S. and Kathryn L. Shields to provide financial assistance to individuals seeking to enhance their training and education within the healthcare field. For more information, please contact Memorial Health Foundation at (574) 647-6613. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Shields Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Shields Fund for the Education of Medical Professionals was established by William S. and Kathryn L. Shields to provide financial assistance to individuals seeking to enhance their training and education within the healthcare field. For more information, please contact the Foundation of Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center at (574) 472-6368. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Shields SJRMC Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Links, Inc. is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. The South Bend Chapter created the Links Scholarship Fund to support the educational aspirations of African-American women accepted to Indiana University South Bend. Details about this scholarship are available here. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please email IUSB or call (574) 520-4357. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Links Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The South Bend Medical Foundation High School Heroes Fund was created to support the educational aspirations of students who have decided to give at least three units of blood during their high school career. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please contact South Bend Medical Foundation or call (574) 234-1157. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “South Bend Medical Foundation ‘High School Heroes Fund’” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Spalding and Zirille Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by David and Rosemary Zirille Spalding in loving memory of their parents. The fund supports the educational aspirations of Mishawaka High School graduates who wish to pursue an undergraduate education at an accredited Indiana college or university. For more information and/or to apply for this scholarship, please contact Mishawaka High School at (574) 254-7313. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Spalding and Zirille Memorial Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

The Joan Japa Vujovich Scholarship Fund was established to support the educational aspirations of St. Joseph County students who graduate from Riley High School. To be considered, students must possess a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4-point scale or equivalent) and plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year public or private insitution of higher learning to pursue a full-time course of study. Preference is given to students engaged in the musical arts.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. This scholarship may not make awards each year. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Joan Japa Vujovich Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

In his senior year, Clay High School football player Justin Wozny was honored by his peers with the annual Sportsmanship Award for setting an example with his exemplary character and good citizenship. Tragically, Justin’s life was cut short. His family established this award in Justin’s honor to provide financial assistance to Clay High School football players who also receive the Sportsmanship Award. For more information, please contact Clay High School at (574) 243-7000. To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Justin Wozny Sportsmanship Award Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.

To apply for this scholarship, high school seniors will need to complete the online CFSJC Scholarship Application available in December and due February 15. Completing this one application will provide students access to 20+ scholarship opportunities. If you have further questions, please email our scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC Scholarship Application may be reviewed here.

To contribute to this scholarship fund, please go to our Give Now page and select “A scholarship fund.” Enter “Beverly R. Wills Scholarship” in the “Fund Name” field.