Major Richard L. Ridder Memorial Scholarship Grant

Major Richard L. Ridder Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Summary

The Major Richard L. Ridder Memorial Scholarship, established by Mary Ann Ridder, honors her husband’s dedication to the Indiana National Guard and the value of education. Open to Indiana residents, it supports current or former members of the National Guard and their families. Applicants must show financial need and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, and educational expenses at accredited institutions in Indiana.

Overview

About Us CICF is the community foundation for the region of Central Indiana. We help people give to the causes they care about, and we support nonprofits so they can do their work more effectively. Our Mission To build a community of opportunity no matter place, race, or identity. Our Vision Central Indiana is the most connected, philanthropic, and impactful region in the nation. Major Richard L. Ridder Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was created by Mary Ann Ridder in memory of her husband, Major Richard L. Ridder, to honor both his commitment to and belief in the importance of the Indiana National Guard and their shared belief in the importance of education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident CriteriaIndiana residentsDegree CriteriaAny college, university, vocational, technical or trade school in IndianaAdditional CriteriaApplicants must be a current or former member of the Indiana National Guard or be a family member of a current or former Indiana National Guard member (eligible family member includes a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle). Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post-secondary degree and have a GPA of 2.0 or higherScholarship awards depend on the size of each scholarship fund and the number of qualified applicants. Awards must be used for educational expenses at an accredited college, university, or technical, vocational, or trade school. Eligible expenses include:TuitionRequired feesRoom and board (in some cases)Books (in some cases) You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.