The Fort Wayne Community Foundation has a multitude of financial resources
for students. More than 80 scholarship funds are managed by the Community
Foundation for private elementary and high schools, technical schools, or
colleges and universities. In 2003 the
Community Foundation awarded approximately 300 individual scholarships ranging from $500 to
$26,000 per year. Nearly $1.5 million in scholarships was given to students in
2003.
Every spring, scholarship applications are distributed to all Allen County school guidance departments and the Community Foundation.
Scholarship application deadlines dates vary from one school to another. When considering an application for a scholarship, it's best to
start the process at the beginning of the school year. In general the
deadline dates are from January to May. Check with your school for the
exact deadline date. If you cannot obtain the application information from the
contact source listed, call Fort Wayne Community Foundation at 260.426.4083.
View our scholarships for the following academic groups:
Or Give to an Existing Scholarship
The above scholarship programs, administered by the Fort Wayne Community
Foundation, have been established by concerned individuals from our county. Like
you, they have recognized the community's need for an educated work force,
and that the costs of education prohibit many deserving students from fulfilling
their educational dreams. By establishing the scholarship funds, these donors
have taken the first step in assuring that students have an opportunity for
education at all levels.
The legacy these contributors have created is a tribute to them and supports
the Foundation's belief that our community's future depends upon educating our
youth and returning adult students.
As you know, education costs continue to rise, making these scholarship funds
vital to the community's educational goals. The only way these funds can grow to
provide more scholarships or increase the grant amount of existing scholarships
is investment growth or new money being added.
Please take a moment to review the scholarships we manage and consider a
donation. Any sum, large or small, given to any of these scholarship funds will
be greatly appreciated. And, of course, your gift is tax deductible. Call David
Bennett, Executive Director, at 426-4083, if you have questions or would like to
make a gift.
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