2026 Community Scholarships Available for Southwest Indiana Students

Description

The Community Foundation Alliance is proud to announce that applications are now open for its Community Scholarship Program, offering hundreds of opportunities for students across Southwest Indiana and in select areas of Illinois and Kentucky. 

These scholarships, made possible by generous local donors, provide financial support for students pursuing college, university, technical programs, or other post-secondary education paths.

“Our scholarships reflect the belief that investing in students is investing in the future of our communities,” said Melinda Waldroup, Chief Program Officer of the Community Foundation Alliance. “We want every eligible student in Southwest Indiana and select areas of Illinois and Kentucky to have access to these opportunities and feel confident applying.”

Scholarship Program Highlights

• -Wide Range of Awards: Hundreds of scholarships for graduating seniors and high school graduates across Southwest Indiana and select areas of Illinois and Kentucky.
• -Simple Application Process: Scholarships can be completed through our online Community Scholarships Common Application.
• -Select special scholarship opportunities can be found on each community’s website.
• -Deadline: Applications are open today and close on January 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

1. 1. Visit communityfoundationalliance.org/scholarships.
2. 2. Review the 2026 Scholarship Guidebook.
3. 3. Find your community and click through to its website.
4. 4. Review all available scholarship opportunities and their eligibility criteria for your community.
5. 5. Complete the 2025–2026 Community Scholarships Common Application.
6. 6. Receive your automatic matches to scholarships you qualify for.
7. 7. Submit all required materials, including essays and recommendation letters, by January 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Start your application early!

All supplemental materials must be submitted by the deadline, so build in plenty of time for each step. Give your references time to complete their recommendations, allow yourself enough time to write thoughtful essays, and request your transcripts early so your Guidance Counselor has time to process them.