Scholarship Opportunity

Central Indiana Community Foundation Scholarships

Offered by Central Indiana Community Foundation Collaborative

The Central Indiana Community Foundation Collaborative administers a large collection of scholarships established by community members, families, organizations, and philanthropic partners. Students can explore opportunities housed at Central Indiana Community Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, the Indianapolis Foundation, and Women’s Foundation of Indiana through a shared online scholarship portal.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Transfer Student, Adult Learner, Certificate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027–2028 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Meet the eligibility requirements for at least one scholarship administered through the CICF Collaborative.
  • Residency, high school, college, county, academic major, GPA, financial need, and enrollment requirements vary by scholarship.
  • Many opportunities serve students from Indianapolis, Marion County, Hamilton County, and other Central Indiana communities.
  • Applicants may pursue education at an eligible college, university, community college, vocational school, technical school, or trade school, depending on the scholarship.
  • Some scholarships are limited to graduating high school seniors, while others accept current college students, transfer students, or adult learners.
  • Applicants must submit all materials required by each selected scholarship before its individual deadline.

Requirements

  • Create an account in the CICF Collaborative scholarship portal.
  • Complete the applicant profile and general application information.
  • Provide a digital copy of the most recent academic transcript.
  • Provide financial information requested through the application.
  • Provide contact information for references when required.
  • Complete any scholarship-specific essays, statements, or supplemental questions.
  • Submit a separate application for each scholarship selected through the portal.

How to Apply

  1. 1Visit the CICF scholarship directory and review the available opportunities.
  2. 2Open individual scholarship listings to compare residency, school, major, GPA, financial need, and other eligibility requirements.
  3. 3Create or log into an account in the CICF Collaborative scholarship portal.
  4. 4Complete the applicant profile with personal, academic, enrollment, and financial information.
  5. 5Upload the most recent transcript and other requested documents.
  6. 6Identify scholarships for which you appear eligible.
  7. 7Complete any scholarship-specific essays, references, or supplemental questions.
  8. 8Submit each selected scholarship application by its published deadline.

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