The Indiana Donor Network Foundation scholarship fund was established to fund scholarships for immediate family members of Indiana organ and tissue donors, as well as living organ donors, transplant recipients, people waiting for lifesaving organs and their immediate family members. Those selected as scholarship recipients often help further public education about organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation.

The James Foundation has a goal of improving the quality of life in DeKalb County, including providing educational opportunities for its youth.

The James Foundation offers three competitive scholarships to graduates of High Schools in DeKalb County.  The renewable scholarships offered are:

• A two-year scholarship will be awarded to a graduate who intends to enroll in or has been accepted into a two-year course study leading to a degree or certification in a technical, vocational, or trade field. The scholarship awarded will be for $5,000 each year.
• Two four-year scholarships will be awarded to a graduate who intends to enroll in a four-year baccalaureate program. The scholarship is for $5,000 each year.

The James Scholars are selected on a basis of their ability to excel in their chosen field and demonstrate good standing within the school and community.

Applicants Must:

• Be residents of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
• Be high school seniors at a Fort Wayne community school, public or private.
• Earn or contribute part of the cost of their education each semester.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Rank in the top 50% of the graduating class.
• Demonstration of financial need and scholastic ability.

The Center for Scholarship Administration Inc. (CSA), a nonprofit, independent organization, is the facilitator of the scholarship fund. CSA’s goal is to help students by providing a unique opportunity for corporations and foundations to offer scholarship funds to worthy students.

LaGrange County REMC awards three $1,000 scholarships annually to help area students further their education at an accredited college or trade school of their choice.

Applicants must be an actively enrolled senior in good standing from LaGrange County REMC’s service area, and the primary residence of his/her parent or legal guardian must be served electricity by the cooperative.

The Floretta A. Clancy Memorial Scholarship was established in 1974 as a memorial to Mrs. Floretta A. Clancy, a charter member of the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Mrs. Clancy was a dedicated teacher who sought to enhance the lives of all who came under her tutelage. It is the aim of the sorority that the scholarship be made available to students of African American Heritage, male or female, who have demonstrated academic promise, community involvement, financial need, and are planning to pursue or continue education beyond high school at an accredited institution of higher education.

This scholarship is intended for students in and/or from the Fort Wayne area only. Previous applicants, including previous recipients, may re-apply for this scholarship each year and be considered upon meeting all the requirements at the time of applying. Please note that students that are immediate family members (first and second generation) of financial and non-financial members of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. are not eligible to apply.

The Indiana Electric Cooperatives Managers’ Association Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship given to ten outstanding students each year. The purpose of this scholarship is to help further the education of the sons and daughters of Indiana electric co-op directors and employees, and to give them the chance to be more aware about energy industry careers.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the following provisions will govern the acceptance of applicants from the local cooperatives:

1. Applicants must be either graduating high school seniors who have all basic credits for college or proper* vocational or technical school entrance, or be a freshman, sophomore or junior in college or proper vocational or technical school.
2. Applicants must be a son, daughter or legal ward of an Indiana electric cooperative employee or director.
3. Applicants must have current academic career average of “B” or better and be enrolled in an accredited college or proper vocational/technical school of the student’s choice. Applicant enrolled in an accredited school of nursing, working toward a degree, are also eligible applicants.
4. Applications for scholarship competition must be completed electronically using the forms found on the Indiana Electric Cooperatives website. Application information must be confined to the official nomination form with no attachments other than grade transcripts.
5. Students are allowed to receive only one Managers’ Association scholarship during their academic career.

*Proper vocational or technical school means one beyond high school where credits can be transferred to a state-accredited four-year college.

Northeastern REMC will be selecting two students from eligible applicants to receive $1000 college scholarships.

Selection criteria will be based on scholastic achievement, school involvement, community involvement, and recommendations. The student must be a graduating senior, accepted to an accredited college or university, and a full-time dependent of a current REMC member.

The Indiana Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE), recognizing that an engineering education is the foundation upon which the engineering profession is constructed and also recognizing the need for encouragement and financial aid, has established the scholarship program to aid resident students of Indiana who have proven a genuine interest in an engineering career.

To qualify for one of the Scholarships, the applicant must meet all the following criteria and report the information substantiating the applicant's eligibility.

1. The applicant, and his/her parents or legal guardian, must be residents of the State of Indiana, and the applicant shall attend an Indiana educational institution or be commuting daily to a school outside the State of Indiana.
2. The applicant must be entering the Fall Semester of this scholarship year having accrued a minimum of 24 credit hours for an undergraduate EAC/ABET accredited engineering degree (i.e. be entering at least as a college sophomore).
3. The applicant may not be the legal dependent of any member of the Scholarship Committee (the Chair and/or other members, if any).

The Indiana Funeral Education Foundation offers scholarships to qualified funeral students who plan to complete their education and then serve the public in their chosen career in the state of Indiana.

Applicants Must:

• Attend a high school within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Wayne, IN or school located outside such corporate limits, but within Allen County, IN
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be affiliated with or a member of a church or religious organization
• Be a resident of Allen County, IN for at least one year prior to March
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative qualities
• Rank in the top 50% of the graduating class
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 of a 4.0 scale
• Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college, university, technical, trade or professional school in the United States

The Center for Scholarship Administration Inc. (CSA), a nonprofit, independent organization, is the facilitator of the scholarship fund. CSA’s goal is to help students by providing a unique opportunity for corporations and foundations to offer scholarship funds to worthy students.

Applicants Must:

• Be high school seniors attending New Haven, Leo, or Woodlan High Schools in the East Allen County Community School system, located in Allen County, Indiana or be a previous recipient of the Star Bright Foundation Scholarship.
• Be ranked in the top 50% of their graduating class.
• Be U.S. citizens.
• Have lived in the school district serving any one of the (3) three high schools for at least (1) one year.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Demonstrate character traits of perseverance and diligence in their school careers.
• Plan to attend full-time an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or technical school with a strong educational component, in pursuit of an undergraduate degree.

The Center for Scholarship Administration Inc. (CSA), a nonprofit, independent organization, is the facilitator of the scholarship fund. CSA’s goal is to help students by providing a unique opportunity for corporations and foundations to offer scholarship funds to worthy students.

The Indiana Freemasons are dedicated to supporting post-secondary education for their members and families.

The first priority will be given to Indiana Master Masons in good standing and to the sons, daughters, adopted sons or daughters, stepsons or stepdaughters, and orphans of Indiana Master Masons in good standing. Grandchildren are also eligible to apply but will be given secondary priority.

Students must maintain a full-time status (a minimum of 12 credit hours) at an Indiana College or University. Scholarships cannot be used at out-of-state schools.

Applicants Must:

• Be graduating seniors at one of the Catholic High Schools located in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Demonstrate qualities of leadership and initiative.
• Be planning to attend full-time an accredited four-year university, college or school of advanced learning in the United States to receive an undergraduate degree.

 Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Applicants must be in the top 50% of their graduating class.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The Center for Scholarship Administration Inc. (CSA), a nonprofit, independent organization, is the facilitator of the scholarship fund. CSA’s goal is to help students by providing a unique opportunity for corporations and foundations to offer scholarship funds to worthy students.

The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing, and dispensing funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field. The general qualifications for applicants are: to be an active affiliate or associate member of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association or a dependent child or grandchild of an active affiliate or associate member of the association, be an Indiana resident, attend an Indiana College or University, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a full-time student (12 hours).

Each year, IRTAF awards 10 scholarships (one in each Area) to help promote our profession and assist college students who have a passion for the classroom.

Scholarships are awarded to juniors or seniors in an Indiana college or university who are in a program leading to a degree in education.

This scholarship is to provide financial assistance for returning adults (24 years or older) with financial need and a record of scholastic achievement. Applicants must reside in Allen County, Indiana, and plan to enroll in a continuing education school for the purpose of developing and enhancing knowledge and skills in the areas of vocational and technical training, including computer-related skills. Appropriate programs may be offered at an accredited college or university in Allen County, Indiana as well as at accredited vocational and technical schools. Scholarship awards are for one year (or term of study); recipients may apply for renewal of the scholarship for up to three years of study. This scholarship is provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.

This scholarship is for Allen County high school seniors or current IU School of Dentistry students that graduated from an Allen County high school. You must be attending Indiana University Fort Wayne (IUFW), IUPUI or Indiana University-Bloomington and pursue a career in the dental field. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required. In the event that there are multiple applications received, priority consideration will be given first to Snider High School applicants, then the other Fort Wayne Community School applicants, and finally to all applicants attending accredited schools in Allen County. This scholarship is provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.

This scholarship is for Allen County students pursuing a major in nursing (BSN). This scholarship is provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.

This scholarship is for Bishop Luers and Bishop Dwenger Catholic High School graduating seniors that plan to attend a two- or four-year Catholic institution. The scholarship award is for tuition, fees, books, required supplies for needed course work, or room and board. (Students need not be a member of the Roman Catholic faith to apply.) This scholarship is provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.

This scholarship is for children and stepchildren of active or pensioned Fort Wayne Fire Department employees that are attending or will attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis. This scholarship is provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne.