The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarship Grant

The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Summary

The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarship aims to support both traditional and non-traditional Black students in pursuing various post-secondary education paths, including degrees and vocational training. Managed by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, this scholarship aligns with their mission to foster opportunities for all, particularly emphasizing financial need and community engagement. Eligibility includes Marion County residency and a commitment to education, ensuring a diverse and impactful student body. Preference is given to Black student applicants.

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. The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarship The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarship has relaunched with a new focus on supporting traditional and non-traditional Black students fund post-secondary education, including two and four year degrees, certifications, and vocational tech programs. The Indianapolis Foundation Scholarship is in alignment with its strategic plan which promotes investment into diverse and comprehensive post- secondary credentialing opportunities that accelerate meaningful economic outcomes.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident Criteria Marion County residents Degree CriteriaAny college, university, vocational, technical or trade schoolAdditional CriteriaStudents must plan to pursue or currently be pursuing a degree programStudents must demonstrate financial needScholarship 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)