Walter Blackburn Scholarship Grant

Walter Blackburn Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Walter Blackburn Scholarship, established by Alpha Blackburn in memory of her husband, supports Marion County residents pursuing degrees in design, architecture, fine arts, performing arts, or construction management. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to public school and minority students. Awards cover educational expenses at accredited institutions, including tuition, fees, and sometimes room and board, fostering educational opportunities in Central 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. Walter Blackburn Scholarship This scholarship was created in memory of Walter Blackburn by his wife Alpha Blackburn. Walter was the founder of Blackburn Architects, and the lead architect of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, The Black Cultural Center at Purdue University and local architect for the Artsgarden.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident Criteria Marion County residents Degree Criteria Any college or universityAdditional Criteria Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in design, architecture, fine art, performing arts or construction management, demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.Scholarship 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)