How much funding does Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship provide?

Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship provides $20,000 from Caesars Foundation + $10,000 from IU Southeast ($30,000 total) in funding.

When is the deadline for Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Prefer Floyd County, Indiana residents.

How often is Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship offered?

Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship

Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc

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Funding Amount

$20,000 from Caesars Foundation + $10,000 from IU Southeast ($30,000 total)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Prefer Floyd County, Indiana residents

Other requirements

Must be a student of color
Must be pursuing an education degree at Indiana University Southeast

Overview

Funder: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc (in partnership with Indiana University Southeast and New Albany Floyd County Schools)

Geographic Scope: Floyd County, Indiana

Background: The Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship is named for the first Executive Director of the Caesars Foundation and an advocate of countless diversity and belonging initiatives in the community. This scholarship is given in partnership with Indiana University Southeast and New Albany Floyd County Schools.

Award Amount: $20,000 from Caesars Foundation of Floyd County + $10,000 from IU Southeast = $30,000 total per year

Partner Organizations: Indiana University Southeast and New Albany Floyd County Schools

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a student of color
Must be pursuing an education degree at Indiana University Southeast
Prefer Floyd County, Indiana residents

Additional Benefits

Beyond the financial award, scholarship recipients will:

Meet regularly with representatives from New Albany Floyd County Schools
Have conversations about academics and career planning
Build relationships with local education professionals

Contact Information

Phone: 812.945.4332
Email: staff@CaesarsFoundationFC.org
Address: 33 State Street, Suite 344, New Albany, IN 47150

How to Apply

Contact IU Southeast Financial Aid: Contact the Indiana University Southeast Office of Financial Aid for scholarship application information
Submit Application: Complete the scholarship application as directed by IU Southeast
Provide Documentation: Submit documentation of student of color status and education degree pursuit

Application Details

Contact: IU Southeast Office of Financial Aid
Administered in partnership with Indiana University Southeast and New Albany Floyd County Schools
Deadline and specific application materials to be provided by the university

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