Scholarship Foundation grants are open to St. Joseph County students planning to attend any accredited college or university on a full-time basis.* Recipients are selected on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Our objective is to identify and make a difference in the lives of the most hard-working and gifted students in our community who exhibit unmet financial need.
Unlike many scholarship programs, our awards are renewable and are not restricted to paying for tuition and room and board expenses. Though most frequently used to meet those obligations, our grants allow the student the financial flexibility to use their scholarship funds where they’re needed most. This sometimes includes the incidental expenses associated with college life that are often under-funded, and which can sometimes pose an additional barrier to college attendance. Computers, school supplies, travel and personal expenses can all be met through a Scholarship Foundation grant.
Over the last 10 years, we have awarded an average of 27 new and 81 renewal scholarships a year, averaging just under $2000 per award. Scholarship expenditures are based upon endowment investment results and our annual fundraising campaign. The number of awards and award amounts can fluctuate year-to-year.
* Please see eligibility for a complete list of eligibility requirements.
