Scholarships
Scholarship Program
SCCF offers 60 scholarships for students pursuing further education and training each year. These scholarships are often established by families in memory of a loved one or by individuals who wish to support students entering a career path similar to theirs.
- Unless explicitly stated, scholarships are for residents of Steuben County, Indiana.
- Scholarships are available for both traditional students (graduating high school seniors) and non-traditional students (current college students and those who are returning to advanced education after a period of time).
- Students may be eligible to apply through SCCF’s general scholarship cycle, vocational scholarships, or the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.
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Applications without the appropriate required documents will not be considered.
AI is prohibited, SCCF assumes that all work submitted by applicants will be generated by the individual applicant. Applicants should not have another person/entity do the writing of any substantive portion of the scholarship application for them, which includes using parents, hiring a person or a company to write assignments, or using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT.
The majority of SCCF scholarships are open for applications from November 1 – January 31 each school year. Students submit an online application through our scholarship portal. Some scholarships have GPA requirements, additional essay questions, or support students attending a specific college. All scholarship applications are reviewed by a committee of volunteers. Award decisions are announced in late spring. If you plan to attend a for-profit college, please read through the information at the bottom of this page. For students looking to apply for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, please visit the respective webpage.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
AI is prohibited, SCCF assumes that all work submitted by applicants will be generated by the individual applicant. Applicants should not have another person/entity do the writing of any substantive portion of the scholarship application for them, which includes using parents, hiring a person or a company to write assignments, or using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT.
Before applying, we recommend students review the full list of scholarships to see which opportunities they may be eligible to receive. For general tips and due date reminders, students can follow the SCCF Scholarship social media accounts on Instagram and Twitter. Before contacting SCCF with questions, please view the Scholarship FAQs page.
Need more guidance? Follow this Universal Applicant Tutorial created by the software, Foundant Technology.
SCCF manages vocational scholarships for graduating high school seniors and adult Steuben County residents. These scholarships provide assistance to residents of Steuben County seeking educational opportunities that are not typically a four-year bachelor’s degree. For residents who are considering vocational or trade school, a certificate program, apprenticeship, skills-building courses for work including computer instruction, a secondary language, etc., this is the perfect opportunity.
The Angola Vocational Training Initiative Scholarship is now available electronically at SCCF with a rolling due date throughout the year. The applicant must be a Steuben County resident with a high school diploma or high school equivalency as well as a desire to obtain certification required for professional advancement at their current Steuben County employer OR desire to become certified in a skill that is currently being hired by a Steuben County Employer. Please click on the link below to create an account and to complete the required Eligibility Quiz. If you are found eligible to apply for the scholarship, use access code AngolaVoc to begin your application.
The Steuben County Vocational Education Scholarship is available at SCCF electronically with a rolling due date throughout the year. This scholarship is available for Steuben County residents seeking some form of vocational training. In addition to graduates, current high school students are eligible to apply for this funding. Please click on the link below to create an account and to complete the required Eligibility Quiz. If you are found eligible to apply for the scholarship, use access code SteubenVoc to begin your application
Information for For Profit Schools
SCCF may not be able to award a scholarship to a student attending a for-profit college, university or trade school. SCCF has must execute expenditure responsibility for any grant made to a for-profit institution. Grants/scholarships can be made to for-profit organizations for charitable, scientific or educational purposes, but since the grantee is not inherently charitable, SCCF must take additional steps to ensure that the dollars granted are being used charitably. https://www.kcfoundation.org/scholarships/for-profit-schools/
What is a For-Profit School?
A for-profit school is a business that offers a variety of degree programs to prepare students for specific careers. For-profit schools, like other for-profit businesses, are designed to make money for their owners. To find out if the school you are considering is for-profit, use a search engine with the phrase “for-profit colleges in Indiana” and you’ll find several lists. Wikipedia offers a list of all colleges and universities in Indiana in a simple chart that identifies the school as a private for-profit, private not-for-profit, or public school.
Additional Resources
Learn more about the financial aid process and the costs of college at www.indianacollegecosts.org.
If you plan to attend a for-profit school, contact our Vice President of Programs, Lisa Biers, before applying. Email lbiers@steubenfoundation.org or call 260-665-6656.
