We’re on a mission to improve academic access and success
Hamilton County Community Foundation is proud to offer a wide range of scholarships that make education more accessible for students in our community. Through our own funds and additional opportunities available through the CICF Collaborative, we help connect students to dozens of scholarships created by generous fundholders who believe in investing in Central Indiana’s future.
- Full-time baccalaureate course of study at a public or private college or university in Indiana
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Graduate by the end of June 2026 with a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school, but not have graduated before the start of the 2025-2026 school year (students graduating mid-year are eligible)
- Plan to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study beginning in the fall of 2026 at a public or private college or university in Indiana
- Demonstrate a commitment to community volunteerism
- Demonstrate leadership and/or initiative in their school, community and/or extracurricular activities
- Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school
- Applicants must demonstrate academic promise and financial need
- Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school
- Applicants must demonstrate academic promise and financial need.
- Any accredited college, university, technical, vocational or trade school
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post- secondary credential in a STEAM field. A preference will be given to students with a 2.5 GPA or higher and who represent diversity.
- Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school in Indiana
- Applicants must have been active in 4-H at least three years. Demonstrate a self-motivated, strong work ethic and unselfish dedication to serving others. Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school
- Applicants must demonstrate academic promise, good citizenship, financial need and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school
- Applicants must demonstrate a financial need, academic promise, good character, a strong work ethic and a strong interest and/or involvement in golf
- Any college or university
- Applicants must plan to pursue a career in law
- Current or former students from any of the following eligible schools: County / School District Madison / Alexandria Community School Corp Hendricks / Avon Community School Corp Marion / Beech Grove City Schools Hendricks / Brownsburg Community School Corp Hamilton / Carmel Clay Schools Johnson / Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp Delaware / Delaware Community School Corp Hancock / Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp Marion / Franklin Township Com Sch Corp Hancock / Greenfield-Central Com Schools Hamilton / Hamilton Heights School Corp Hamilton / Hamilton Southeastern Schools Marion / Indianapolis Public Schools Boone / Lebanon Community School Corp Marion / MSD Decatur Township Marion / MSD Lawrence Township Marion / MSD Pike Township Marion / MSD Warren Township Marion / MSD Washington Township Marion / MSD Wayne Township Hancock / Mt Vernon Community School Corp Hamilton / Noblesville Schools Howard / Northwestern Con School Corp Marion / Perry Township Schools Marion / School Town of Speedway Madison / South Madison Com Sch Corp Hancock / New Palestine Community Schools Tipton / Tipton Community School Corp Boone / Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist Hamilton / Westfield-Washington Schools Boone / Zionsville Community Schools
- Any Indiana vocational, technical, or trade school
- Applicants must plan to pursue a career in automotive technology or automotive engineering, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be of good character in the community.
- Any Indiana vocational, technical, or trade school
- Returning adult students who demonstrate financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post-secondary degree or credential, and community involvement and service.
- Preference will be given to full-time students working a minimum of 10 hours weekly.
- Any college or university
- Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in communications or business and demonstrate dedication, hard work and financial need.
- Preference is given to students who have participated in some sort of media program while in high school.
- Any college or university in Indiana
- Applicants must have been an Indiana resident for eight years and a graduate of an accredited high school in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, or Shelby County. Applicants must have been enrolled at the school they graduated from for a minimum of two years.
- Current high school senior who demonstrates financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post-secondary degree, “average” GPA as described by the school, and community involvement and service.
- Students must pursue a degree in a STEM field: science, technology/computer sciences, engineering or math.
- Preference will be given to full-time students working a minimum of 10 hours weekly.
- Any college or university in Indiana or Grand Valley State University in Michigan
- Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in math or science, show community service and school involvement, demonstrate academic improvement, good character, financial need and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Any college or university in Indiana
- Applicants must live in or attend a high school in Grant, Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Pulaski, Starke or White County.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in nursing.
- Ball State University, Purdue University, University of Evansville, Trine University or Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology Students
- Applicants must currently be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students at Ball State University, Purdue University, University of Evansville, Trine University or Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology Students.
- Applicants must be pursuing a degree and a future career in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering or mechanical engineering, or any of their sub- disciplines.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- 4 year accredited college or university
- Applicants must have participated in speech, debate, or Model U.N. for at least two years.
- Community involvement and service (e.g., church or religious organization, not-for-profit organization, youth- serving agency) will be considered.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
- Any college or university
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- Any college or university
- Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in education.
- Any accredited College or University
- Must be a Sheridan High School graduate seeking a major in Math, Engineering or Computer Sciences
About Our Scholarships
Generous community members who hold funds with HCCF have established scholarships to help make education more accessible for students in our community. Through HCCF’s partnership with the CICF Collaborative, HCCF scholarships are combined with additional scholarships from fundholders of other entities within CICF Collaborative, including CICF, the Indianapolis Foundation, and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana. CICF administers the scholarship application and award process, providing a streamlined experience for students.
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:
- Tuition
- Required fees
- Room and board (in some cases)
- Books (in some cases)
Students must submit all required application materials online by the deadline to ensure award decisions are made in a timely manner.
Scholarship Opportunities for All Educational Paths
Our scholarship opportunities support students pursuing many types of education, including:
- Colleges and Universities
- Vocational, Trade, and Technical Schools
- Other Accredited Programs
| Scholarship | Applications Open | Applications Close | Notification |
| Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship | Aug. 21, 2025 | Sept. 11, 2025 | Dec. 2025 |
| General Application Scholarships* | Nov. 2, 2025 | Feb. 1, 2026 | May–Early June 2026 |
| Church, Church, Hittle + Antrim Scholarship | Oct. 14, 2025 | Jan. 2, 2026 | March 2026 |
| Crooked Stick Scholarship | Apr. 15, 2025 | June 3, 2026 | June–July 2026 |
*Please note: Some scholarship application deadlines may vary. Be sure to review individual scholarship listings for specific application dates and details.
No. Deadlines vary and are listed on each scholarship’s webpage. Completed applications must be received on or before the stated deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
For a majority of scholarships, you will be notified and provided further information about scholarship payment, enrollment verification, and student reporting.
No. Students who are undocumented are eligible to apply to any of our scholarships as long as they meet the specific criteria defined for each individual scholarship. Our staff and committees understand that undocumented students often have significant need and limited access to resources to obtain post-secondary credentials.
No. Our applications do not ask about criminal history and thus do not take this information into account when making scholarship award selections. We believe that everyone should be able to access education to enable them to reach their full potential.
Yes. You may apply to any scholarship for which you are eligible. It is possible to be considered for multiple awards.
Yes. You will set up an online account that will allow you to save your application and return to it at a later date or time.
Most scholarships are for students attending schools anywhere in the United States unless otherwise noted in the scholarship description. Some scholarships are designated for students attending an Indiana institution. If this is the case, it will be listed in the scholarship criteria.