2024 Fort Wayne Scholarships

Fort Wayne residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Fort Wayne residents is $45,853.00, and 14.6% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Fort Wayne, IN more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

26.8% of Fort Wayne residents have a college degree or higher, while 29.0% have a high school degree but no more and 11.4% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 32.8% have at least some college education, 17.6% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 9.2% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Fort Wayne residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 13.8% of people living in Fort Wayne, IN are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 15.2% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Fort Wayne.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Fort Wayne, IN residents?

There are 978 scholarships totaling $2,068,486.00 available to Fort Wayne residents.

Are these scholarships available for Fort Wayne high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Fort Wayne can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Fort Wayne?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Fort Wayne can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Educational Leadership Graduate Fellowship
Sponsor:
Phi Delta Kappa International
Applicant must be a full-time graduate student in any field of education and a member in good standing of Phi Delta Kappa. Selection based upon written essay, transcript, recommendation, and involvement with Phi Delta Kappa.
Deadline:
June 30
$1,500.00
Oratorical Contest Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion - Indiana
Applicant must be a student under the age of 20, participate in local contests and must attend an Indiana high school. Speech must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution.
Deadline:
December 21
$1,550.00
Harold E. Ennes/Robert Greenberg Scholarship
Sponsor:
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)
Applicant must have a career interest in the technical aspects of broadcasting and must be recommended by two members of the SBE. Preference is given to SBE members and applicants who are employed at least part-time in broadcast engineering. Recipient must submit 400- to 500-word technical paper on broadcast engineering topic...
Deadline:
July 1
$1,000.00
Ben Franklin Scholarship
Sponsor:
Franklin College
Applicant must rank top 10 percent of high school class with a minimum combined SAT score of 1860 or composite ACT score of 28.
Deadline:
December 1
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Music Scholarship
Sponsor:
Oakland City University
Awarded to incoming freshmen or transfers who maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA. Audition required.
Deadline:
None
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Distinguished Dean's Scholarship
Sponsor:
Franklin College
Applicant must be an entering student who ranked in the top fifth of their graduating class and has a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1600 (composite ACT score of 25).
Deadline:
January 15
$12,000.00
Hutton Honors College Scholarship
Sponsor:
Indiana University Bloomington
Applicant must rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class, have a minimum combined SAT score of 1300 and/or a composite ACT score of 30, in addition to being admitted to the university by December 1 of their high school senior year. Selection for scholarship is based upon standardized...
Deadline:
December 1
$6,000.00
Dean's Scholarship
Sponsor:
Franklin College
Applicant must be in top twenty percent of high school class. SAT of 1700 or higher and ACT 25 or higher. Limited
Deadline:
None
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Academic Excellence Scholarship
Sponsor:
Franklin College
Applicant must be have an SAT Reasoning score of 1530 or higher (ACT of 22 or higher).
Deadline:
December 1
$8,000.00
Achievement Award
Sponsor:
Franklin College
Applicant must be in the top fifty percent of high school class. SAT of 1350 or higher and ACT of 19 or higher, limited.
Deadline:
None
$6,500.00
Faculty Scholarship
Sponsor:
Taylor University
Applicant must be an incoming freshman student with a minimum 3.4 high school GPA and a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1150 (composite ACT score of 25).
Deadline:
April 1
$6,000.00
Chancellor Scholarship
Sponsor:
Oakland City University
Applicant must be a incoming freshman and Valedictorian of graduating class with a minimum 3.8 GPA and SAT score of 1900 (33 ACT).
Deadline:
None
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General Baptist Grant
Sponsor:
Oakland City University
Applicant who are incoming freshman, transfer. Parent or legal guardian must be a member of the General Baptist Church.
Deadline:
None
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