The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) awards around 400 scholarships annually to Adams County, Indiana residents of all ages for tuition, fees, books, and professional materials (as required / listed on the student’s syllabus). Traditional students (current high school students), OnTrack Students (students out of high school 1-5 years) and Nontraditional students (out of high school 5+ years) are encouraged to contact the ACCF to learn about scholarship opportunities. With four scholarship cycles, due dates vary. Details are listed on the ACCF website: AdamsCountyFoundation.org.
Traditional students: Non-Adams County students attending an Adams County high school are also eligible to apply.
Questa Education Foundation, in partnership with Cameron Health, is offering a fully forgivable loan to support healthcare students with college expenses and connect them with career opportunities at Cameron Health. Students will be eligible for up to $5,000 a year for two years in loan funding that can be 100% forgiven when students graduate and accept employment at Cameron Health. Students will be eligible to receive $5,000 in debt forgiveness for each year of employment at Cameron Health. Application is open year-round. Funding is limited and not guaranteed. Visit the Cameron Health Scholars Program page for more information, including a list of eligible certificates/degrees.
The Parkview Candidate Scholars program is for students within one year or less of completing their certificate or degree who plan to work in the Parkview Health network for at least one year after graduation. Eligible fields of study include CNA, CMA, Phlebotomy Technician, Respiratory Therapy, Pharm Technician, Registered Medical Assisting, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Radiography, Sonography, and Medical/Clinical Lab. Funding will vary by program level.
Funding by Program Level:
Certificate Level (<1 year) — $1,000
Technical Certificate/Licensure Level (=>1 year) — $2,500
Associate/Bachelor Level (2-4 years) — $5,000