Funding Amount

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

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship

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

    How to Apply

    1. Contact IU Southeast Financial Aid: Contact the Indiana University Southeast Office of Financial Aid for scholarship application information
    2. Submit Application: Complete the scholarship application as directed by IU Southeast
    3. 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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationminoritiesbipock-12-schoolsteacher-development

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