Scholarships

In 2021, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded approximately $160,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools. More than 30 different students earned money toward their college costs. Scholarships are available for a variety of applicants. Some are specific to schools, majors, need, or interests. Others have few restrictions. Check out the Available Scholarship Listing to see what you may be eligible for!

The county is given one Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship each year, awarding full tuition to an Indiana college or university. The application is open to Jefferson County seniors in the top 20% of their class. The window for applying lasts from early July until mid August, and the winner is announced in late December. Find out more here.

Many of the scholarships ask you to supply your test scores. However, due to the recent pandemic, many students have had to put off taking these tests. If you do not have a score yet, please go ahead and apply for the scholarships. You should supply your PSAT scores if you have those.

Most of the scholarships require you to provide the EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) from your FAFSA. However, not all of the scholarship have a need-based requirement. Look at the Available Scholarship Listing to see which scholarships require this information. You can complete your FAFSA by going to the link at the top of this page.

Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars receive full tuition to any Indiana public college or university. Because many scholarships are listed for tuition only, you may not be eligible. Take a look at the Available Scholarship Listing to see which awards you might still be able to apply for.

Most winners will be announced in May at school ceremonies. Award recipients must complete an acceptance form on the CFMJC online application site HERE. Checks will be mailed directly to the colleges on August 1. If you drop out of school, any refund will return to the Foundation. If you decide to transfer, the money can generally go to the new school. Contact the office to find out more.

CFMJC scholarships may be used for tuition and related expenses like books and equipment at accredited colleges and universities. Room and board are NOT covered, but be sure to check out the specifics in the Available Scholarship Listing.

The online application window for our 2022 scholarships is open from December 1, 2021 to January 28, 2022 at NOON. 

All student information and recommendations MUST be submitted on the Community Force website before Noon on January 28, 2022. Please remember to give your references plenty of time to complete and submit letters of recommendation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure all materials are completed and the SUBMIT button is pressed before this time. Your school counselor will have an additional week to submit your transcript. Partial applications will not be considered.

Email [email protected] with questions, or call the office at 812-265-3327.