Scholarships

Every scholarship tells a story. Many of these opportunities were established by generous donors to honor or remember a loved one, and like our donors, each scholarship has a unique purpose. 

Through the Universal Application, you can connect with a variety of scholarships tailored to diverse academic goals, career paths, and personal stories. Whether you’re a high school senior, a current college student, or a non-traditional learner, there’s a scholarship waiting for you.

Why Apply:

One Application, Many Opportunities: Simplify the process with our Universal Application, connecting you to multiple scholarships in one step.

Community-Driven Support: Our scholarships are funded by individuals who care deeply about education and your future.

Diverse Options: Find scholarships designed to support specific fields, backgrounds, and financial needs.

View our scholarships for the following academic groups:

All of the scholarships listed below require the applicant to be a resident of Indiana. Unless otherwise noted, all schools are in Allen County.

The scholarship application deadlines vary from one institution to another. Generally, the deadlines range from January through April. Please check with your individual school for internal deadlines.

 

Bruggeman, Anthony Scholarship

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School students attending Bishop Luers High School

Tuition assistance for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School minority students or students needing financial assistance

Contact St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, 260-432-4001

 

Central Lutheran School Scholarship

Central Lutheran School students

Contact Central Lutheran School at 260-493-2502

 

Concordia Lutheran Elementary School Scholarship

Concordia Lutheran Elementary School students

Contact Concordia Lutheran Elementary School, 260-426-9922

 

Emmanuel−St. Michael Lutheran School Scholarship

Emmanuel−St. Michael Lutheran School students

Contact Emmanuel-St. Michael Lutheran School Principal Dr. Ben Stellwagen at 260-422-6712 or at bstellwagen@esmeagles.com; Melissa Carsten, Director of Finance, at mcarsten@esmeagles.com

 

Hope Scholarship

Bishop Dwenger High School, Bishop Luers High School, Saint Jude Elementary School, and St. Joseph Catholic School

Contact Katie Burns, Bishop Dwenger High School, Development Office, 260-496-4706; Bishop Luers High School Business Office, 260-456-1261; Saint Jude Elementary School Development Director Heather Cisz, 260-484-6609; St. Joseph Catholic School Principal, Cristy Jordán, 260-432-4000

 

Lomont, Gary Francis Scholarship

St. Louis Besancon Academy students

Contact St. Louis Besancon Academy Principal Vanessa Diller, 260-749-5815

 

Lomont, Marshall Pierre Scholarship

St. John the Baptist Catholic School in New Haven, St. Joseph Catholic School in Monroeville, and St. Louis Besancon Academy students

Contact St. John the Baptist Catholic School Principal Beatrice Royal, 260-456-3321; St. Joseph Catholic School, 260-623-3447; St. Louis Besancon Academy Principal Vanessa Diller, 260-749-5815

 

Shank, Jim and Sandi Scholarship

Children’s Autism Center Inc. or Turnstone Center for Disabled Children and Adult students

Assistance for students under 18 to attend either institution

Contact Jill Forte, Children’s Autism Center Executive Director, 260-459-6040; or Michael Mushett, Turnstone Executive Director, 260-483-2100

 

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran School Scholarship

St. John Evangelical Lutheran members

Contact St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Treasurer, Lois Hoelle, 260-426-5751

 

St. Peter’s Lutheran Grade School Scholarship

St. Peter’s Lutheran Grade School students

Contact St. Peter’s Lutheran Grade School Principal, 260-749-5811

 

Voirol Scholarship (The Clarence and Celesta Voirol, Edwin Neil Voirol, James Robert Voirol, Thomas Stanley Voirol and Carol Louise Pond Scholarship Fund)

Students of St. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Church parish needing financial assistance to attend Saint Joseph Catholic School

Contact St. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Church, 260-623-6437

 

All of the scholarships listed below require the applicant to be a resident of Indiana.

The scholarship application deadlines vary from one institution to another. Generally, the deadlines range from January through April. Please check with your school for internal deadlines.

 

Bishop Dwenger High School Foundation for Catholic Schools Scholarship

Bishop Dwenger High School students

Contact Molly Schreck, Bishop Dwenger High School, Development Office, 260-496-4704

 

Bishop Luers High School Foundation for Catholic Schools Scholarship

Bishop Luers High School students

Contact Bishop Luers High School Business Office, 260-456-1261

 

Bowers, Jerome E. Scholarship

Bishop Luers High School students

Contact Bishop Luers High School Business Office, 260-456-1261

 

Bruggeman, Anthony Scholarship

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School students attending Bishop Luers High School

Tuition assistance for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School minority students or students needing financial assistance to attend Bishop Luers High School

Contact St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, 260-432-4001

 

Dettmer, Dr. Robert and Susan Scholarship

Concordia Lutheran High School students

Contact Concordia Lutheran High School, 260-483-1102

 

Doermer, Mary Louise (Weezie) Bishop Luers High School Scholarship

Bishop Luers High School students

Contact Bishop Luers High School Business Office, 260-456-1261

 

Hope Scholarship

St. Joseph Catholic School, Bishop Dwenger and Bishop Luers High Schools, and Saint Jude Elementary School students

Contact Katie Burns, Bishop Dwenger High School, Development Office, 260-496-4706; Bishop Luers High School Business Office, 260-456-1261; Saint Jude Elementary School Development Director Heather Cisz, 260-484-6609; St. Joseph Catholic School Principal, Cristy Jordán, 260-432-4000

 

Kassing, Robert and Troy Endowed Scholarship

Concordia Lutheran High School students

Contact Concordia Lutheran High School, 260-483-1102

 

Shank Family Scholarship

Children’s Autism Center Inc. or Turnstone Center for Disabled Children and Adult students

Assistance for students under 18 to attend either institution

Contact Jill Forte, Children’s Autism Center Executive Director, 260-459-6040; or Michael Mushett, Turnstone Executive Director, 260-483-2100

 

Shields, Jim Scholarship

Bishop Dwenger High School students

Contact Katie Burns, Bishop Dwenger High School, Development Office, 260-496-4706

 
 
 

Eligibility and Application Details: All of our college scholarships are available exclusively to Indiana residents. Scholarships are categorized by school or area of interest, making it easy to find the right fit for you. To explore the full list of opportunities, download the CFGFW College Scholarship Opportunities PDF. This brochure also includes details on scholarships that follow unique timelines and are not part of the Universal Application.

Key Dates:

Applications Open: January 1, 2025
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025*

*Note: A few scholarships operate outside of this timeline and require a separate application. Details about these opportunities can be found in the brochure. Ready to get started? Visit our Scholarship Portal or contact us for additional guidance.

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. 

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.


Beam, Tony Memorial Scholarship

Active duty service member, veterans, spouse of a veteran or active duty service member, or legal dependent of a veteran or active service member, honorably discharged or medically discharged are eligible to apply.

Must be based in Northeast Indiana, from Northeast Indiana, or residing in Northeast Indiana and attending an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational/technical school.

To apply: visit our scholarship application portal.

Contact the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, 260-426-4083, with any questions.


Becerra, Nicho Memorial Scholarship

Active duty service member, veterans, spouse of a veteran or active duty service member, or legal dependent of a veteran or active service member, honorably discharged or medically discharged are eligible to apply.

Must be based in Northeast Indiana, from Northeast Indiana, or residing in Northeast Indiana and attending an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational/technical school.

To apply: visit our scholarship application portal.

Contact the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, 260-426-4083, with any questions.


MKM architecture + design Scholarship

Ball State University students enrolled in the College of Architecture and Planning

Award is part of a 3rd year competition

To apply: contact Tammy McCord, Administrative Coordinator, Department of Architecture, 765-285-1902


Shank, Jim and Sandi Scholarship

Children’s Autism Center Inc. or Turnstone Center for Disabled Children and Adult students

Assistance for students under 18 to attend either institution

Contact Jill Forte, Children’s Autism Center Executive Director, 260-459-6040; or Michael Mushett, Turnstone Executive Director, 260-483-210


Renew or Defer a Scholarship:
In order to continue to receive financial support for your renewable scholarship, you will need to submit forms to renew. View the renewal forms or the transfer / defer your scholarship forms.

 

To learn more, please contact:

Jaren Harmon
Donor Engagement Specialist
260-969-3115
jharmon@cfgfw.org


Estela Gutierrez
Impact Assistant
260-969-3302
egutierrez@cfgfw.org

You can also contact another member of our Grants team.