Carolyn J. Peterson Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Be a resident of St. Joseph County, Indiana and be a graduate of South Bend Community School Corporation
  • Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
  • Intend to pursue a teaching degree through a full-time baccalaureate course of study at Indiana University South Bend
  • Be a member of a class of students underrepresented in the teaching profession (e.g. African American or Hispanic/Latino)
AWARD:
  • Up to $1,000 per year ($500 per full-time semester) for tuition and required fees. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years
NUMBER:
  • Number of awards is based on funds available each year
DEADLINE:
  • April 15
APPLY:
  • 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.
P.O. Box 837, South Bend, IN 46624 | 305 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601 | Phone: (574) 232-0041 | Fax: (574) 233-1906

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