Fort Wayne Community Schools Grants and Scholarships
With college costs rising, here are some general guidelines to keep in mind:
- Don’t limit the colleges you are considering based on cost alone. Many schools offer need-based aid or work-study programs.
- If you need money to pay for school, federal loans may be a good choice.
- If your circumstances change, contact your college’s financial aid office. You may be eligible for an adjusted aid package. For federal aid applications, visit FAFSA Federal Student Aid.
FWCS Scholarships
Complete the 2022 Scholarship Application to apply for the scholarships listed below:
The deadline to turn in the application is: March 4, 2022
For all FWCS high school seniors:
- John F. Young - $1,500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $6,000.
- Grace Hogan - $1,500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $6,000.
- Caroline Zwick - $1,500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $6,000.
- Kasey Harter - Award varies between $1,000 - $2,000 -- one-time award
- Bill C. Anthis Scholarship - Students must plan to attend a public, degree-granting Indiana college. SAT score of 1000 or higher is required, along with ability to make the best use of time and talent in class, extracurricular activities and work experience. This is a one-time award. Award varies between $1,000 - $1,500.
- Clarence & Josephine Biedenweg Scholarship - the award is between $20,000 and $26,000 dollars for applicants intending to pursue a vocation as a teacher.
- Noel M. Hupp Entrepreneurship Scholarship – a $500 one-time award for applicants intending to pursue a vocation as an entrepreneur.
- Nurse Marci Scholarship – students must intend to pursue a degree in nursing, show financial need, & have a G.P.A of 2.5 & higher. Award is a one-time award of $1,000.
For North Side High School seniors only:
- John and Maryann Chapman - Award varies between $1,500 - $3,000 per year, renewable for four years. Applicants must be entering a medically-related field including pre-med.
- Alice MacPherson - $1,500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $6,000.
- Lee Family Scholarship – North Side High School students only. Students must exhibit leadership potential, be in financial need, show academic accomplishments and are involved in extracurricular activities. Award is $2,500 per year, renewable for four (4) years given to two students each year.
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Richard & Patricia Wilson Scholarship - $1,500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $6,000 for applicants intending to pursue a vocation in business or teaching.
For Northrop High School seniors only:
- Nathaniel Saul Wittenberg Scholarship – a $5,000+ per year, renewable for four years for a total of $20,000+ for applicants intending to major in social studies, economics, political science, geography, international studies, history or teaching. Must not rank in the top two in their graduating class and a student in financial need.
- Shahnaz Shipchandler Scholarship – a $2,500 one-time award for applicants intending to pursue a vocation as a study biology, English, or economics in college.
For South Side High School seniors only:
- Richard & Patricia Wilson Scholarship - $1,500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $6,000 for applicants intending to pursue a vocation in business or teaching.
For Wayne High School seniors only:
- Charles Baker - Amount varies based on investment return (renewable for four years). Applicants must rank 3 through 10 in their graduating class.
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Additional Scholarships
National scholarships are available through these free scholarship search engines.
- Youth Forward Scholarship Program
- Cappex
- Chegg
- Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
- Fast Web
- Questa Education Foundation
- Scholarships
- Twenty-first Century Scholars Program
- Unigo
- Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
- Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program
- VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Patriotic Art Contest
- Diabetes Scholars Foundation
- Innovation in Education
- ISN Scholarship
- Study.com Scholarship for Women in STEM
- LGBTQ Stem Scholarship from Study.com
- Study.com Scholarship for Women in Science
- Study.com Scholarship for Women in Engineering
- Women in Computer Science Scholarship from Study.com
- Study.com Scholarship for Women in Environmental Science
- Varsity Tutor Scholarships
Helpful Web sites
- Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Guide
- FASFA
- Financial Aid tips
- ISM College Planning
- My LRAP
- State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
- Student Advantage
- The Common Application
- How to Make College More Affordable
- A Look Into College Student’s Financial Journeys
- 2021 College Guide for Low Income Students
- Fee Waiver Resources
- 16 Best Apps for Saving Money in College
- Guide to Work-Study Opportunity
All scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, scholarship, leadership and initiative displayed during high school years. Applicants should rank in the upper half of their graduating class and plan to attend a four-year college or university.