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 2023 Scholarship Application to apply for the scholarships listed below:

Return the completed application to your high school Guidance Office (who will forward the application) or return directly to K-12 College & Career Readiness Office – Attention Shenita Bolton, Director of K-12 College & Career Readiness (located at the Wendy Y. Robinson Family and Community Engagement Center at 230 E. Douglas Avenue). Please note, it is likely that your high school will have a scholarship deadline before the K-12 College & Career Readiness Office deadline in order to allow time for school mail delivery.

Scholarship applications and coversheets not received by K-12 College & Career Readiness Office by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023 will not be considered in the selection process.

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

for applicants intending to pursue a vocation as a teacher

Noel M. Hupp Entrepreneurship Scholarship

$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

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.

Richard & Patricia Wilson Scholarship

$1,500

for applicants intending to pursue a vocation in business or teaching.

For South Side High School seniors only

Richard & Patricia Wilson Scholarship

$1,500

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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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.