College Scholarships
College Scholarships
Scholarship Available during the 2023-24 School Year
Scholarship Opportunity for the Class of 2025 – Yes, Juniors
Anderson University School of Theology and Christian Ministries Scholarship
The Martin Fischer Memorial Scholarship
Deadline April 1, 2023
This scholarship is to be administered by the Martin Fischer Memorial Fund of the Concordia Educational Foundation (CEF) in accordance with the guidelines established. The scholarship is to be awarded annually by CLHS to a worthy and deserving CLHS student to be used during the student’s four undergraduate college years. The scholarship further stipulates that the student must study a Humanities-related field, which includes the fine and performing arts, languages, philosophy, religion, history, education, journalism, many more, etc., branches of learning having primarily a cultural character. The scholarship shall be for $8,000 annually, renewable for three years, for a total of up to $32,000.
Carl F. Gallmeier Endowed College Scholarship
This $1500 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating CLHS Senior who will attend a Lutheran college or university to prepare for a career in Christian Education or the pastoral ministry. It is renewable for three more years if the conditions of the Scholarship are met. Applications are DUE IN March each year and are available from Ms. Karen Johnson, Guidance Assistant, in the CLHS main office.
Lilly Scholarship
Due Yearly in the Fall (Second Week of September)
We have made a few minor changes to the application:
- Removed SAT scores from the application & scoring materials
- Removed gender references from the application
Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:
- be a resident of Allen County, Indiana
- have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- graduate during the current school year with a diploma from an accredited high school in Allen County
- Intend to apply to an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study by the following fall.
- The applicant has overcome obstacles that created barriers to academic achievement.
- The applicant’s family has demonstrated financial need shown through the completion of the FAFSA, eligibility for subsidized school lunches, or other extenuating circumstances, such as multiple children in secondary and postsecondary school or a single-parent household.
Pick up your application in the MAIN OFFICE.
If you live in another county, they may have their own Lilly Endowment requirements and deadlines. Be sure to check that out.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program will again offer 5 scholarships to Allen County students. These scholarships cover full tuition, fees and a stipend to cover books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study at an Indiana college or university.
To apply for this scholarship, you must be a resident of Allen County graduating during the 23-24 school year with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The application includes two essays; the first “What barriers have you or will you have to overcome to attain your educational goals,” and second, “Why are you pursuing your chosen career and what are your long-term goals.”
The completed application must be turned in to the Guidance department no later than September 1, 2023. Pick up your application from Miss Johnson in the Guidance Office.
Chick-fil-a Scholarship
Chick-fil-a Scholarship:
Applicants to the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Program must:
- Be current high school
- Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or a leadership role in the twelve (12) months prior to application deadline (for example, volunteering for non-profits, helping others less fortunate, tutoring/mentoring, etc.)
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Chick-fil-A landing page for Community Scholars: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/communityscholars
Application: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/cfacommunityscholars/
Edgar H Kilbourne Scholarship
Information is available in the Guidance Office for the Edgar H Kilbourne Scholarship Fund. Students eligible for the Kilbourne reside in Allen County, are affiliated with a church or religious organization, and demonstrate financial need and qualities of leadership and initiative. Desired qualifications include being in the top 50% of your graduating class and a minimum GPA of 2.0. These applications are completed online at www.csascholars.org/kilbourne. Flyers and Q&A sheets are available in the Guidance Office. Applications for the Kilbourne will be accepted January 11 through March 28, 2023.
Evans-Moss Scholarship
Information is available in the Guidance Office for the Evans-Moss Scholarship Fund. Students eligible for the Kilbourne reside in Allen County and earn or contribute part of the cost of their education each semester. Desired qualifications include being in the top 50% of your graduating class and demonstrate financial need and scholastic ability. These applications are completed online at www.csascholars.org/moss. Flyers and Q&A sheets are available in the Guidance Office. Applications for the Evans Moss will be accepted January 11 through March 28, 2023.
Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust
Future Teacher Scholarships
Indiana Senior Scholarship Program and the Student-View Scholarship Program
Going into a Law Enforcement Career?
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is taking applications for their scholarship for students enrolling as a full-time student studying for a career in a Law Enforcement Field. Applicants must be a resident of Indiana. You must also be a member of the association or a dependent child or grandchild of an association member. If you are not a member of the association, there is an application for association membership with the scholarship paperwork to become a member. Deadline for this application is April 1. Information on this scholarship is available in the Guidance Office.
HeySunday's Annual Eco-Warrior Scholarship
• Amount: $1,000
• Application deadline: December 1
• Eligibility: Open to all high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident.
• Where to apply: Interested students can apply here
• Recurring: Annually, with the deadline on December 1 each year
• If you have any questions, please call 385-414-3388.
John H Noll Scholarship
The John H Noll Scholarship is available to graduates of Fort Wayne high schools planning full-time attendance at an accredited 2 or 4-year college, university, vocational-technical or trade school. This scholarship gives preference to average students with a GPA of 2.0 to 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale. The application site is available February 2, 2023 through 3:00 pm March 16, 2023. Visit https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/johnnoll/. Flyers are available in the Guidance Office.
Pay it Forward Scholarship
Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Star Scholarship
USI Foundation Scholarships
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
Amount: $500-$2,000
Description: Funded through the generosity of private donors. There are approximately 100 USI Foundation scholarships reserved for new, incoming freshmen. Students' applications match them with any scholarships for which they meet the criteria set forth by the donor. Students access the application through their myUSI account that is created once they are admitted to USI.
https://www.usi.edu/admissions/scholarships/awardspring-scholarships