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The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County has more than 80 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.
Most of our scholarship opportunities are available through our CFSJC Scholarship Application. High school seniors and undergraduate students who fill out the application will be matched to any and all scholarships that they are qualified for. See additional scholarship opportunities not available through the CFSJC Scholarship Application.
Questions? Email us at scholarships@cfsjc.org.
Online Application SystemOur specialized scholarships include…
21st Century Success Fellowship
The 21st Century Success Fellowship supports 21st Century Scholars from St. Joseph County who are completing 2- or 4-year degrees from a college or university located in St. Joseph County, Indiana. Through organized leadership, professional and personal development programs, Fellows outreach and inspire the next generation of 21st Century Scholars to reach more through education. Learn more. >>
Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts
This scholarship supports 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.
Laidig Community Service Scholarship
This opportunity includes a $7,000 annual scholarship for students in St. Joseph County and a $3,750 paid summer internship with a local nonprofit. Learn more. >>
Charles Martin “Touch A Life” Scholarship
This $5,000 opportunity is for African-American students in St. Joseph County, and includes a $3,750 paid summer internship. Learn more. >>
Looking for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship?
This scholarship, administered on behalf of Lilly Endowment Inc., provides full tuition to any accredited Indiana college or university. Applications for the 2026 scholarship award have ended. The application for the 2027 award will open in July 2026.
About Our Scholarships
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.
If you’ve already received a scholarship from the Community Foundation, download the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about what happens next.
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