Scholarships

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

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

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. Unless otherwise noted, application can be found in our Scholarship Portal. Please check with your school for internal deadlines.

View the CFGFW College Scholarship Opportunities PDF.

High Schools

Bishop Dwenger High School

Gertrude B. Eckrich Scholarship

For Bishop Luers and Bishop Dwenger high school seniors planning on attending a 2- or 4-year Catholic institution.

Application due by March 25, 2023.

Grace Hogan Scholarship

For graduating seniors at Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers, Blackhawk Christian, Carroll, Concordia Lutheran, Canterbury, Homestead, and the five FWCS high schools.

Application due by April 7, 2023 (for students not attending FWCS). Students attending FWCS should contact their guidance counselor for the FWCS application. 

Marie C. Koester Scholarship

For graduates of Fort Wayne Catholic high schools attending University of Saint Francis.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Bishop Luers High School

Gertrude B. Eckrich Scholarship

For Bishop Luers and Bishop Dwenger high school seniors planning on attending a 2- or 4-year Catholic institution.

Application due by March 25,2023.

Grace Hogan Scholarship

For graduating seniors at Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers, Blackhawk Christian, Carroll, Concordia Lutheran, Canterbury, Homestead, and the five FWCS high schools.

Application due by April 7, 2023 (for students not attending FWCS). Students attending FWCS should contact their guidance counselor for the FWCS application.

H. Robert Facks Memorial Scholarship

Allen County students with preference given to graduates from Homestead High School or Bishop Luers High School majoring in agriculture, veterinary science, or economics at Purdue University.

To apply: contact Lela Mixon, Assistant Director for Career Services and Scholarship Coordinator, College of Agriculture at Purdue University, 765-494-8482.

Marie C. Koester Scholarship

For graduates of Fort Wayne Catholic high schools attending University of Saint Francis.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Fort Wayne Community Schools

Bill C. Anthis Scholarship

For high school seniors from FWCS who plan to attend a public, degree-granting Indiana college. SAT score of 1000 or higher is required, along with ability to make the best use of time and talent in class, extracurricular activities, and work experience.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Caroline Zwick Scholarship

For FWCS seniors ranked in the upper half of their graduating class pursuing a 4-year degree.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Clarence A. & Josephine E. Biedenweg Education Scholarship

For high school seniors from FWCS who plan to attend an Indiana accredited 4-year college or university. Must major in education.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Grace Hogan Scholarship

For graduating seniors at Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers, Blackhawk Christian, Carroll, Concordia Lutheran, Canterbury, Homestead, and the five FWCS high schools.

Application due by April 7, 2023 (for students not attending FWCS). Students attending FWCS should contact their guidance counselor for the FWCS application.

John F. Young Scholarship

For FWCS seniors ranked in the upper half of their graduating class pursuing a 4-year degree.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Kasey Harter Scholarship

For FWCS seniors ranked in the upper half of their graduating class.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Nurse Marce Scholarship

Student must be a high school senior at FWCS pursing a nursing degree. Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Homestead High School

Grace Hogan Scholarship

For graduating seniors at Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers, Blackhawk Christian, Carroll, Concordia Lutheran, Canterbury, Homestead, and the five FWCS high schools.

Application due by April 7, 2023 (for students not attending FWCS). Students attending FWCS should contact their guidance counselor for the FWCS application.

H. Robert Facks Memorial Scholarship

Allen County students with preference given to graduates from Homestead High School or Bishop Luers High School majoring in agriculture, veterinary science, or economics at Purdue University.

To apply: contact Lela Mixon, Assistant Director for Career Services and Scholarship Coordinator, College of Agriculture at Purdue University, 765-494-8482.

New Haven High School

Bill Kerbel Athletic Scholarship

New Haven High School Seniors who are 4-year student athletes pursuing a 4-year college degree.

To apply: fill out the 2023 Bill Berbel Athletic Scholarship Application or contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260-446-0220, ext. 7208

Bill & Todd Fritcha Vocational Scholarship

New Haven High School seniors pursuing vocational careers.

To apply: contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260-446-0220, ext. 7208.

New Haven High School Art Scholarship

New Haven High School seniors pursuing college or vocational training in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, or culinary arts.

To apply: contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260- 446-0220, ext. 7208.

New Haven High School Scholarship

For New Haven High School seniors pursuing a 2- or 4-year college degree.

To apply: contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260-446-0220, ext. 7208, or fill out the 2023 New Haven High School application.

Northrop High School

Mark and Helen Schoeff Memorial Scholarship

For Northrop High School seniors planning to attend a public, degree-granting Indiana college.

To apply: fill out the 2023 Schoeff Application due to Northrop High School by their deadline.

Nathaniel Saul Wittenberg Scholarship Fund

Northrop High School Graduate. Must NOT rank in the top 2 positions of graduating class.Majoring in social studies, economics, political science, geography, international studies, history, or teaching. Can be used for Post Bachelor Education.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

North Side High School

Dixie Durr Scholarship Fund

For North Side High School Seniors who excel in performing arts and participate in extra-curricular activities.

To apply: contact the North Side High School Alumni Association at 260-471-4499 or nshsaa@gmail.com.

John and Maryann Chapman North Side High School (NSHS) Medical Education Scholarship

For North Side High School seniors and graduates pursuing medical degrees.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Lee Family Scholarship

For North Side High School seniors who show leadership potential, financial need, academic accomplishments, and extracurricular activities.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

North Side High School Alumni Family Scholarship Fund

Available to a student from any school who is the child or grandchild of a North Side High School Alumni Association Member. One $1,000 scholarship awarded annually.

To apply: contact the North Side High School Alumni Association at 260-471-4499 or nshsaa@gmail.com.

North Side High School Alumni Scholarship Fund

Must be a North Side High School graduate.

To apply: contact the North Side High School Alumni Association at 260-471-4499 or nshsaa@gmail.com.

Phillip and Froncie Gutman Scholarship

North Side High School seniors who have participated in high school athletics at least 3 out of 4 years.

To apply: contact the North Side High School Alumni Association at 260-471-4499 or nshsaa@gmail.com.

South Side High School

Al Sheldon Memorial Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors planning on attending IUFW, PUFW, Indiana Tech, Ivy Tech Community College or University of Saint Francis.

To apply: fill out a 2023 Sheldon Application, due to South Side High School by the deadline. Contact South Side Guidance Office at 260-467-2565 with questions.

Jack Weicker Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors pursuing a college degree in education.

To apply: contact South Side High School Guidance Office, 260-467-2565.

Mary P. Graham Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors.

To apply: contact South Side High School Guidance Office, 260-467-2565.

South Side High School Foundation (Jennifer Manth) Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors pursuing a college degree in English, fine arts, or the performing arts.

To apply: contact South Side High School Guidance Office, 260-467-2565.

Wayne High School

Charles R. Baker Scholarship

For Wayne High School seniors with a class rank of three through ten.

To apply: contact Wayne High School Guidance Office, 260-467-6400 or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Reagan Swinford Memorial Scholarship

For Wayne High School and New Tech Academy seniors ranked in the upper half of their graduating class pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree. Exhibit leadership, service and initiative during high school.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Other

Grace Hogan Scholarship

For graduating seniors at Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers, Blackhawk Christian, Carroll, Concordia Lutheran, Canterbury, Homestead, and the five FWCS high schools.

Application due by April 7, 2023 (for students not attending FWCS). Students attending FWCS should contact their guidance counselor for the FWCS application.

Reagan Swinford Memorial Scholarship

For Wayne High School and New Tech Academy seniors ranked in the upper half of their graduating class pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree. Exhibit leadership, service and initiative during high school.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Richard & Gloria Baker Fund for the Arts

For Allen County high school students wishing to pursue a degree in Arts.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Señor Kerry Miller Scholarship

For R. Nelson Snider High School seniors ranked in the top 25% of their graduating class and pursuing a 4-year degree. Must have at least 3 years of one foreign language in high school.

To apply: contact the R. Nelson Snider High School Guidance office, 260-467-4628.

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

Indiana Tech

Al Sheldon Memorial Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors planning on attending IUFW, PUFW, Indiana Tech, Ivy Tech Community College or University of Saint Francis.

To apply: fill out a 2023 Sheldon Application, due to South Side High School by the deadline. Contact South Side Guidance Office at 260-467-2565 with questions.

Indiana Tech Business Education Scholarship

For Indiana Tech business majors.

To apply: contact Scott Thum, Indiana Tech Financial Aid Office, 260-422-5561 ext. 2208.

Indiana University

Al Sheldon Memorial Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors planning on attending IUFW, PUFW, Indiana Tech, Ivy Tech Community College or University of Saint Francis.

To apply: fill out a 2023 Sheldon Application, due to South Side High School by the deadline. Contact South Side Guidance Office at 260-467-2565 with questions.

Robert C. Batchelder DDS Scholarship

For Allen County high school seniors and current Indiana University School of Dentistry students who graduated from an Allen County High School with at least a 3.0 GPA, pursuing careers in the dental field at IUFW, Indiana University— Bloomington, or IUPUI.

To apply: visit cfgfw.org. Application due by April 23, 2023.

Ivy Tech

Al Sheldon Memorial Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors planning on attending IUFW, PUFW, Indiana Tech, Ivy Tech Community College or University of Saint Francis.

To apply: fill out a 2023 Sheldon Application, due to South Side High School by the deadline. Contact South Side Guidance Office at 260-467-2565 with questions.

Bonnie, Ilene, and Helen Marschand Scholarship

For Ivy Tech Community College nursing majors.

To apply: contact Terri Vasquez, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2229.

Home Builders Association Scholarship

For graduates of local high schools pursuing a career in the residential construction industry, attending Ivy Tech Community College.

To apply: contact Terri Vasquez, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2229.

Ivy Tech Business Education Scholarship

For Ivy Tech Community College business majors.

To apply: contact Terri Vasquez, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2229.

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Al Sheldon Memorial Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors planning on attending IUFW, PUFW, Indiana Tech, Ivy Tech Community College or University of Saint Francis.

To apply: fill out a 2023 Sheldon Application, due to South Side High School by the deadline. Contact South Side Guidance Office at 260-467-2565 with questions.

Dr. C. James and Susan Owen Scholarship

For Purdue University Fort Wayne student athletes pursuing a career in public services.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletic Department, 260-481-6645.

Fort Wayne Sertoma Club-William Doctor Charles M. Henry Jr. Scholarship Fund

For students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders, 260-481-6410.

Purdue University Fort Wayne Business Education Scholarship

For Purdue University Fort Wayne business majors.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Department School of Business, 260-481-6472.

Richard T. (Dick) Doermer Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletic Scholarship

For Purdue University Fort Wayne student athletes.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletic Department, 260-481-6645.

Withers Scholars

For Purdue University Fort Wayne juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in elementary education, history, political science, communications, theater, English, or library science.

To apply: contact the Purdue University Fort Wayne department offices of the eligible majors or the university switchboard, 260-481-4739.

University of Notre Dame

Gertrude B. Eckrich Scholarship

For Bishop Luers and Bishop Dwenger high school seniors planning on attending a 2- or 4-year Catholic institution.

Application due by March 25, 2023.

Mary Louise (Weezie) Doermer Notre Dame Scholarship

For University of Notre Dame Business School students pursuing an MBA.

To apply: contact University of Notre Dame Office of Financial Aid, 574-631-6436.

University of Saint Francis

Al Sheldon Memorial Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors planning on attending IUFW, PUFW, Indiana Tech, Ivy Tech Community College or University of Saint Francis.

To apply: fill out a 2023 Sheldon Application, due to South Side High School by the deadline. Contact South Side Guidance Office at 260-467-2565 with questions.

Blanche and Edward Schaeffer Endowed Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis students.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Don G. Scott Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis business majors with an agricultural background.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Gertrude B. Eckrich Scholarship

For Bishop Luers and Bishop Dwenger high school seniors planning on attending a 2- or 4-year Catholic institution.

Application due by March 25, 2023.

Marie C. Koester Scholarship

For graduates of Fort Wayne Catholic high schools attending University of Saint Francis.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Marilyn and William Wunderlin Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis students majoring in elementary education.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Mary Louise (Weezie) Doermer Notre Dame Scholarship

For University of Notre Dame Business School students pursuing an MBA.

To apply: contact University of Notre Dame Office of Financial Aid, 574-631-6436.

Paul and Virginia Yergens-Rogers Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis students with above-average GPA.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Robert D. Parker Graphic Arts Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis graphic arts majors.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Thomas and Mary Lou Knurek Mid-Degree Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis art majors.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

University of Saint Francis Business Education Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis business majors.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Other

H. Robert Facks Memorial Scholarship

Allen County students with preference given to graduates from Homestead High School or Bishop Luers High School majoring in agriculture, veterinary science, or economics at Purdue University.

To apply: contact Lela Mixon, Assistant Director for Career Services and Scholarship Coordinator, College of Agriculture at Purdue University, 765-494-8482.

Huntington University Business Education Scholarship

For Huntington University business majors.

To apply: contact Lisa Montany, Huntington University Financial Aid Office, 260-359-4014.

Indiana Wesleyan Business Education Scholarship

For Indiana Wesleyan business majors attending the Fort Wayne Campus.

To apply: contact Tom Taylor, Indiana Wesleyan, 765-677-4971.

MKM architecture + design Scholarship

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

To apply: contact Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning department chair, 765-285-5859.

Richard C. Menge Scholarship

For graduating seniors from Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley Counties attending University of Michigan.

To apply: visit alumni.umich.edu/communities-clubs/fort-wayne/scholarships.

Robert C. Batchelder DDS Scholarship

For Allen County high school seniors and current Indiana University School of Dentistry students who graduated from an Allen County High School with at least a 3.0 GPA, pursuing careers in the dental field at IUFW, Indiana University: Bloomington, or IUPUI.

Application due by April 23, 2023.

Tony Beam Memorial Scholarship Fund

Legal dependents 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.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

MAJOR/CONCENTRATION

Agriculture

Don G. Scott Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis business majors with an agricultural background.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

H. Robert Facks Memorial Scholarship

Allen County students with preference given to graduates from Homestead High School or Bishop Luers High School majoring in agriculture, veterinary science, or economics at Purdue University.

To apply: contact Lela Mixon, Assistant Director for Career Services and Scholarship Coordinator, College of Agriculture at Purdue University, 765-494-8482.

Arts

Dixie Durr Scholarship Fund

For North Side High School Seniors who excel in performing arts and participate in extra-curricular activities.

To apply: contact the North Side High School Alumni Association at 260-471-4499 or nshsaa@gmail.com.

New Haven High School Art Scholarship

New Haven High School seniors pursuing college or vocational training in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, or culinary arts.

To apply: contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260-446-0220, ext. 7208.

Richard & Gloria Baker Fund for the Arts

For Allen County high school students wishing to pursue a degree in Arts.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Robert D. Parker Graphic Arts Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis graphic arts majors.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

South Side High School Foundation (Jennifer Manth) Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors pursuing a college degree in English, fine arts, or the performing arts.

To apply: contact South Side High School Guidance Office, 260-467-2565.

Thomas and Mary Lou Knurek Mid-Degree Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis art majors.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Withers Scholars

For Purdue University Fort Wayne juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in elementary education, history, political science, communications, theater, English, or library science.

To apply: contact the Purdue University Fort Wayne department offices of the eligible majors or the university switchboard, 260-481-4739.

Business

Don G. Scott Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis business majors with an agricultural background.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Huntington University Business Education Scholarship

For Huntington University business majors.

To apply: contact Lisa Montany, Huntington University Financial Aid Office, 260-359-4014.

Indiana Tech Business Education Scholarship

For Indiana Tech business majors.

To apply: contact Scott Thum, Indiana Tech Financial Aid Office, 260-422-5561 ext. 2208.

Indiana Wesleyan Business Education Scholarship

For Indiana Wesleyan business majors attending the Fort Wayne Campus.

To apply: contact Tom Taylor, Indiana Wesleyan, 765-677-4971.

Ivy Tech Business Education Scholarship

For Ivy Tech Community College business majors.

To apply: contact Terri Vasquez, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2229.

Mary Louise (Weezie) Doermer Notre Dame Scholarship

For University of Notre Dame Business School students pursuing an MBA.

To apply: contact University of Notre Dame Office of Financial Aid, 574-631-6436.

Purdue University Fort Wayne Business Education Scholarship

For Purdue University Fort Wayne business majors.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Department School of Business, 260-481-6472.

University of Saint Francis Business Education Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis business majors.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Communications

Fort Wayne Sertoma Club-William Doctor Charles M. Henry Jr. Scholarship Fund

For students attending Purdue University Fort Wayne Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders, 260-481-6410.

Withers Scholars

For Purdue University Fort Wayne juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in elementary education, history, political science, communications, theater, English, or library science.

To apply: contact the Purdue University Fort Wayne department offices of the eligible majors or the university switchboard, 260-481-4739.

Economics

H. Robert Facks Memorial Scholarship

Allen County students with preference given to graduates from Homestead High School or Bishop Luers High School majoring in agriculture, veterinary science, or economics at Purdue University.

To apply: contact Lela Mixon, Assistant Director for Career Services and Scholarship Coordinator, College of Agriculture at Purdue University, 765-494-8482.

Nathaniel Saul Wittenberg Scholarship Fund

Northrop High School Graduate. Must NOT rank in the top 2 positions of graduating class. Majoring in social studies, economics, political science, geography, international studies, history, or teaching. Can be used for Post Bachelor Education.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Education

AWS Foundation Scholarship

For a currently licensed educator who teaches in Northeast Indiana at a public school seeking additional special education certifications. Must be based in the following counties: Allen, DeKalb, Adams, Wells, Huntington, Steuben, LaGrange, Noble, Whitley, Wabash, Miami, Kosciusko, Elkhart, Fulton and Marshall counties.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Clarence A. & Josephine E. Biedenweg Education Scholarship

For high school seniors from FWCS who plan to attend an Indiana accredited 4-year college or university. Must major in education.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Jack Weicker Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors pursuing a college degree in education.

To apply: contact South Side High School Guidance Office, 260-467-2565.

Marilyn and William Wunderlin Scholarship

For University of Saint Francis students majoring in elementary education.

To apply: contact University of Saint Francis Financial Aid Office, 260-399-8003.

Nathaniel Saul Wittenberg Scholarship Fund

Northrop High School Graduate. Must NOT rank in the top 2 positions of graduating class. Majoring in social studies, economics, political science, geography, international studies, history, or teaching. Can be used for Post Bachelor Education.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Withers Scholars

For Purdue University Fort Wayne juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in elementary education, history, political science, communications, theater, English, or library science.

To apply: contact the Purdue University Fort Wayne department offices of the eligible majors or the university switchboard, 260-481-4739.

Public Services

Dr. C. James and Susan Owen Scholarship

For Purdue University Fort Wayne student athletes pursuing a career in public services.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletic Department, 260-481-6645.

Nathaniel Saul Wittenberg Scholarship Fund

Northrop High School Graduate. Must NOT rank in the top 2 positions of graduating class. Majoring in social studies, economics, political science, geography, international studies, history, or teaching. Can be used for Post Bachelor Education.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Withers Scholars

For Purdue University Fort Wayne juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in elementary education, history, political science, communications, theater, English, or library science.

To apply: contact the Purdue University Fort Wayne department offices of the eligible majors or the university switchboard, 260-481-4739.

Medical

Bonnie, Ilene, and Helen Marschand Scholarship

For Ivy Tech Community College nursing majors.

To apply: contact Terri Vasquez, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2229.

John and Maryann Chapman North Side High School (NSHS) Medical Education Scholarship

For North Side High School seniors and graduates pursuing medical degrees.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Nurse Marce Scholarship

Student must be a high school senior at FWCS pursing a nursing degree. Student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

Robert C. Batchelder DDS Scholarship

For Allen County high school seniors and current Indiana University School of Dentistry students who graduated from an Allen County High School with at least a 3.0 GPA, pursuing careers in the dental field at IUFW, Indiana University— Bloomington, or IUPUI.

Application due by April 23, 2023.

Wanda Crouse Nursing Scholarship

Allen County students pursuing a major in nursing (BSN).

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Vocational

Ann D. Ballinger Scholarship

For adults, 24 years or older, returning to school. Must reside in Allen County, Indiana, and plan to enroll in a continuing education school in the areas of vocational and technical training, including computer-related skills.

Application due by May 3, 2023.

Bill & Todd Fritcha Vocational Scholarship

New Haven High School seniors pursuing vocational careers.

To apply: contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260-446-0220, ext. 7208.

Home Builders Association Scholarship

For graduates of local high schools pursuing a career in the residential construction industry, attending Ivy Tech Community College.

To apply: contact Terri Vasquez, Ivy Tech Assistant Director of Financial Aid, 260-481-2229.

NICAF Construction Scholarship

For families of a regular Building Contractors Association (BCA) member in good standing or a regular BCA member’s full-time employee and/or successfully completed the BCA Construction Career Academy for an accredited construction apprenticeship program or college construction-related degree program.

To apply: contact BCA, 260-483-9596 or visit bcafortwayne.org/scholarships.

Nicho Becerra Memorial Scholarship Fund

Legal dependents 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.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Tony Beam Memorial Scholarship Fund

Legal dependents 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.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Other

H. Robert Facks Memorial Scholarship

Allen County students with preference given to graduates from Homestead High School or Bishop Luers High School majoring in agriculture, veterinary science, or economics at Purdue University.

To apply: contact Lela Mixon, Assistant Director for Career Services and Scholarship Coordinator, College of Agriculture at Purdue University, 765-494-8482.

MKM architecture + design Scholarship

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

To apply: contact Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning department chair, 765-285-5859.

Nathaniel Saul Wittenberg Scholarship Fund

Northrop High School Graduate. Must NOT rank in the top 2 positions of graduating class. Majoring in social studies, economics, political science, geography, international studies, history, or teaching.

Can be used for Post Bachelor Education.

To apply: contact your guidance counselor or Community Programs, 260-467-8810.

New Haven High School Art Scholarship

New Haven High School seniors pursuing college or vocational training in visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, or culinary arts.

To apply: contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260-446-0220, ext. 7208.

South Side High School Foundation (Jennifer Manth) Scholarship

For South Side High School seniors pursuing a college degree in English, fine arts, or the performing arts.

To apply: contact South Side High School Guidance Office, 260-467-2565.

Withers Scholars

For Purdue University Fort Wayne juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in elementary education, history, political science, communications, theater, English, or library science.

To apply: contact the Purdue University Fort Wayne department offices of the eligible majors or the university switchboard, 260-481-4739.

SPECIAL AREAS

Athletics

Bill Kerbel Athletic Scholarship

New Haven High School Seniors who are 4-year student athletes pursuing a 4-year college degree.

To apply: fill out the 2023 Bill Berbel Athletic Scholarship Application or contact Jana Gepfert, New Haven High School, 260-446-0220, ext. 7208

Dr. C. James and Susan Owen Scholarship

For Purdue University For Wayne student athletes pursuing a career in public services.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletic Department, 260-481-6645.

Fort Wayne Coliseum Lions Club Scholarship

Applicants for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are eligible.

To apply: contact your Allen County high school guidancecounselor for Lilly application and deadline.

Phillip and Froncie Gutman Scholarship

North Side High School seniors who have participated in high school athletics at least 3 out of 4 years.

To apply: contact the North Side High School Alumni Association at 260-471-4499 or nshsaa@gmail.com.

Richard T. (Dick) Doermer Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletic Scholarship

For Purdue University Fort Wayne student athletes.

To apply: contact Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletic Department, 260-481-6645.

Lilly Endowment Scholarship

Community Scholarship

Applicants for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are eligible.

To apply: contact your Allen County High School guidance counselor for Lilly application and deadline.

Fort Wayne Coliseum Lions Club Scholarship

Applicants for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are eligible.

To apply: contact your Allen County high school guidance counselor for Lilly application and deadline.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Allen County High school seniors, who live in Allen County, must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have overcome significant hardships.

To apply: contact your Allen County high school guidance counselor for application and deadline information.

Returning Adults

Ann D. Ballinger Scholarship

For adults, 24 years or older, returning to school. Must reside in Allen County, Indiana, and plan to enroll in a continuing education school in the areas of vocational and technical training, including computer-related skills.

Application due by May 3, 2023.

AWS Foundation Scholarship

For a currently licensed educator who teaches in Northeast Indiana at a public school seeking additional special education certifications. Must be based in the following counties: Allen, DeKalb, Adams, Wells, Huntington, Steuben, LaGrange, Noble, Whitley, Wabash, Miami, Kosciusko, Elkhart, Fulton and Marshall counties.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Other

Camp Watcha-Wanna-Do Scholarship Fund

For high school seniors who have survived cancer or is a sibling of a child with cancer. Must write a one-page essay about your experience with cancer and how it has shaped future plans.

To apply: contact Jennyfer Balkema, 260-609-3155. Application due by April 1, 2023.

Fort Wayne Country Club Caddie Scholarship

For Fort Wayne Country Club caddies attending Indiana colleges.

To apply: contact Fort Wayne Country Club, 260-432-2581.

Fort Wayne Firefighters Fraternal Benefit Association Scholarship

For children and stepchildren of active or pensioned Fort Wayne Fire Department employees.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

James H. Cox Scholarship

For tax dependents of Agri Stats employees; also includes Agri Stats affiliate companies. For students looking to pursue either a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Application due by March 18, 2023.

NICAF Construction Scholarship

For families of a regular Building Contractors Association (BCA) member in good standing or a regular BCA member’s full-time employee and/or successfully completed the BCA Construction Career Academy for an accredited construction apprenticeship program or college construction-related degree program.

To apply: contact BCA, 260-483-9596 or visit bcafortwayne.org/scholarships.

Nicho Becerra Memorial Scholarship Fund

Legal dependents 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.

Application due by April 15, 2023.

Rea Magnet Wire Scholarship

For children and stepchildren of permanent, full-time Rea Magnet Wire retirees and employees with at least three years of continuous service.

To apply: contact Susan Boyd, Rea Magnet Wire Vice President of Human Resources, 260-421-7343.

Tony Beam Memorial Scholarship Fund

Legal dependents 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.

Application due by April 15, 2023.