Funding Amount

US $1,100

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Be a graduating senior of any accredited Jefferson County, Indiana High School; be accepted into and planning to attend any accredited two or four year college or university, vocational or trade school;Live in the Ryker’s Ridge school/community district.

Overview

In 2025, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded over $233,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools. Nearly 50 different students earned money toward their college costs. Scholarships are available for a variety of applicants. Some are specific to schools, majors, need, or interests.
Criteria:

  • Academic achievement and financial need
  • Required materials:
  • FAFSA SAI PDF upload
  • Scholarship amount:
  • $1,100 | 1 scholarship

CFMJC scholarships may be used for tuition and related expenses like fees and required equipment at accredited colleges and universities. Room and board are NOT covered.

Eligibility

Be a graduating senior of any accredited Jefferson County, Indiana High School; be accepted into and planning to attend any accredited two or four year college or university, vocational or trade school;Live in the Ryker’s Ridge school/community district.

What Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
45
Total given
$999K
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,100–$71K
  • By dollars: Indiana 96%, Kentucky 4%. Top recipient cities: Madison, IN; Hanover, IN; Canaan, IN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • River Valley Resources Inc · Madison, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $71K

  • Jefferson County Historical Society · Madison, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $64K

  • Christ Episcopal Church · Madison, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $59K

  • First Christian Church · Madison, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $47K

  • Girls Inc of Jefferson County · Madison, IN

    To further the exempt purpose of the organization

    $44K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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