The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarship Grant

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.

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

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)