This scholarship was established by SADCO to support Latinx and Hispanic students who plan to—or are currently pursuing—their post-secondary education.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any college or university

Other Criteria: Applicants must plan to pursue an associate or bachelor degree, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need and demonstrate community service.

Preference is given to students who identify as Latinx and/or Hispanic descent (first, second or third generation).

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was established as a way to carry on Steve’s legacy by benefiting students pursuing a career in Automotive Technology or Automotive Engineering. Steve Sallee was the director of operations for Midwest Brake and  Wheel, Inc., and an instructor at Lincoln Technical Institute.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any Indiana vocational, technical, or trade school

Other Criteria: 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.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was created by the Associated General Contractors of Indiana (AGC/I) and its members to promote and enhance the construction industry by recognizing and underwriting some of the expenses of construction students in Indiana colleges and to encourage those students to choose post-graduate construction industry positions in Indiana.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school in Indiana

Other Criteria: Applicants must have completed at least 60 credit hours (in a 4-year program before fall 2025) in a construction related field (not design), have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate leadership skills, intend on working in Indiana and demonstrate professional aptitude through work experience.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was created by the Associated General Contractors of Indiana (AGC/I) and its members to promote and enhance the construction industry by recognizing and underwriting some of the expenses of construction students in Indiana colleges and to encourage those students to choose post-graduate construction industry positions in Indiana. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credit hours (in a 4-year program before fall 2025) in a construction related field (not design), have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate leadership skills, intend on working in Indiana and demonstrate professional aptitude through work experience.

This scholarship was established by Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation to encourage students to pursue an education at an accredited college, university, technical, vocational or trade school in Indiana.

Who Can Apply: Be a resident of Indiana

Location of School: Any accredited Indiana college, university, technical, vocational or trade school

Other Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other significant barrier to obtaining a post- secondary credential. A preference will be giving to blind or visually impaired applicants.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was created by the former Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis to promote and encourage students of Mexican descent to pursue higher education.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school

Other Criteria: Applicants must plan to pursue — or currently be pursuing — a post-secondary degree, demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students of Mexican descent.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was created by Mary Ann Ridder in memory of her husband, Major Richard L. Ridder, to honor both his commitment to and belief in the importance of the Indiana National Guard and their shared belief in the importance of education.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school in Indiana

Other Criteria: Applicants must be a current or former member of the Indiana National Guard or be a family member of a current or former Indiana National Guard member (eligible family member includes a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle).

Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post-secondary degree and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was created by Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (INTESOL) in honor of Wendy Wildman Long for students who are historic or current English learners.

Who Can Apply: any current or former graduates from Indiana public high school

Location of School: Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school in Indiana

Other Criteria: Applicants must be historic or current English language learners. Applicants without immigration documentation are encouraged to apply. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

The Olive B. Cole Foundation provides scholarships of up to $2,500 a year for up to 4 years.

Applicants must:

• Reside in Noble County or attend for two years and graduate from Central Noble, East Noble, West Noble High School, Oak Farm Montessori, or Churubusco High School.

And be pursuing one of the following:

• Bachelor degree requirements: Students must enroll in college on a full-time basis, with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Students may receive up to four years (eight semesters) of aid for a total of $10,000
• Teaching Degrees: Students who are already a Cole Scholar, in good standing, pursuing a teaching degree, will be awarded additional funding of up to $2,500 per year in the junior and in the senior years of study.
• Associate degree requirements: Students must enroll on a full-time basis, with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. Students may receive up to two years of aid for a total of $5,000.

This scholarship was established to support students pursuing a degree or credential in secondary education at an Indiana college or university.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any college or university in Indiana

Other Criteria: Applicants must plan to pursue a B.S., B.A., or master’s degree in secondary education, demonstrate academic promise, meet the required grade point average for admission to the program and demonstrate financial need.

Preference is given to individuals making a career change into the teaching profession (i.e. college graduates pursuing a certification through an alternative licensure program).

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance to Indiana students who are enrolled in a nursing program in Indiana in honor of Margaret Martin Roth.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents. Students must be enrolled in a nursing program at any college or university in Indiana.

Location of School: Any college or university in Indiana

Other Criteria: Applicants must be a sophomore or above and pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree in nursing. Preference will be given to students with a grade point average of 3.5 and who demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. George Kurty in honor of Mr. Kurty’s parents to support college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing a degree and career in engineering.

Who Can Apply: Ball State University, Purdue University, University of Evansville, Trine University or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students

Location of School: Any college or university listed above

Other Criteria: Applicants must currently be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students at one of the schools listed in the Who Can Apply section; be pursuing a degree and a future career in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering or mechanical engineering, or any of their sub-disciplines; demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

The SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Education Foundation supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent by awarding scholarships to high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students with degrees in manufacturing or engineering every year.

Minimum Criteria:

• Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada , or have
  a U.S. or Canadian student visa.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be pursuing associates, bachelors, or graduate degree in manufacturing,
  engineering, or related field.
• Open to high school seniors or current college students.
• Students can be part time or full time to be eligible.
• Must be attending a University or Community College in the United States or Canada.

Awardees can use scholarship funds for tuition, books, or lab and course fees.

The Cox Civic Scholarship places a strong emphasis on serving the community, and provides funding for hardworking Indiana residents who are incoming first-year students, are academically strong, have demonstrated financial need, and have a commitment to service

To be eligible for a Cox Civic Scholarship, you must:

• Enter IU classified as an Indiana resident with a citizen status of U.S. Citizen or Naturalized Citizen.
• Be pursuing your first baccalaureate degree.
• Be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours upon arrival and throughout your academic career at IU Bloomington.
• Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher (4.0 scale) at the application deadline.
• Demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal government by February 1.
• Be willing to complete a 10 to 12 hour work commitment each week during your entire enrollment at Indiana University.
• As an incoming student, apply to Indiana University Bloomington by November 1 for Cox Scholarship consideration.

The Cox Engagement Scholarship provides funding for hardworking Indiana residents who are incoming first-year students, are academically strong, have demonstrated financial need, and have a commitment to service.

To be eligible for a Cox Engagement Scholarship, you must:

• Enter IU classified as an Indiana resident with a citizen status of U.S. Citizen or Naturalized Citizen.
• Be pursuing your first baccalaureate degree.
• Be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours upon arrival and throughout your academic career at IU Bloomington.
• Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher (4.0 scale) at the application deadline.
• Demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal government by February 1.
• Be willing to complete a 10 to 12 hour per week work commitment through participation in the Advocates for Community Engagement (ACE) Program during your entire enrollment at Indiana University.
• As an incoming student, apply to Indiana University Bloomington by November 1 for Cox Scholarship consideration.

The Cox Exploratory Scholarship provides funding for hard-working Indiana residents who are incoming first-year students, are academically strong, have demonstrated financial need, and have a desire to help educate and mentor their peers.

To be eligible for the Exploratory Scholarship, you must:

• Enter IU classified as an Indiana resident with a citizen status of U.S. Citizen or Naturalized Citizen.
• Be pursuing your first baccalaureate degree.
• Be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours upon arrival and throughout your academic career at IU Bloomington.
• Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher (4.0 scale) at the application deadline.
• Demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal government by February 1.
• Be willing to complete a 10 to 12 hour work commitment each week during your entire enrollment at Indiana University.
• As an incoming student, apply to Indiana University Bloomington by November 1 for Cox Scholarship consideration.

The Cox Legacy Scholarship provides funding for hardworking Indiana residents who are academically strong, have demonstrated financial need, and have a commitment to developing their personal and professional skills while attending Indiana University Bloomington.

To be eligible for a Cox Legacy Scholarship, you must:

• Enter IU classified as an Indiana resident with a citizen status of U.S. Citizen or Naturalized Citizen.
• Be pursuing your first baccalaureate degree.
• Be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours upon arrival and throughout your academic career at IU Bloomington.
• Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher (4.0 scale) at the application deadline.
• Demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal government by February 1.
• Be willing to complete a 10 to 12 hour work commitment each week during your entire enrollment at Indiana University.
• As an incoming student, apply to Indiana University Bloomington by November 1 for Cox Scholarship consideration.
• As a transfer student, apply to Indiana University Bloomington by June 1 for Cox Scholarship consideration.

The Cox Research Scholarship is a need-based scholarship program for Indiana residents of exemplary achievement and scholarly curiosity. The program pairs high-achieving, hard-working students according to their interests with an IU faculty member who is willing to take on an inexperienced first-year scholar to teach the skills and tools required to conduct meaningful scholarly inquiry or creative activity. All Cox Research Scholars are invited to join the Hutton Honors College.

To be eligible for a Cox Research Scholarship, you must:

• Enter IU classified as an Indiana resident with a citizen status of U.S. Citizen or Naturalized Citizen.
• Be pursuing your first baccalaureate degree.
• Be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours upon arrival and throughout your academic career at IU Bloomington.
• Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher (4.0 scale) at the application deadline.
• Demonstrate financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal government by February 1 for the upcoming academic year.
• Be willing to commit to 10 to 12 hours of work in research each week during your entire enrollment at Indiana University.
• As an incoming student, apply to Indiana University Bloomington by November 1 for Cox Scholarship consideration.

You can be interested in any academic major and are not expected to have prior research experience. However, you must exhibit academic curiosity and intellectual prowess.