October 2, 2025
Dear Scholarship Applicants,
Those interested in applying for scholarships through the community foundation will complete an application online. Below is a list of of the applications and application periods.
** Be sure to read more about the new scholarship opportunities below or follow this link – Ignite Your Future
Simple steps to apply:
1. Visit Scholarship Apply Page
2. Create an account (if you don’t already have one)
3. Take the Eligibility Quiz – to be matched with 65+ scholarships – opens 11/24/2025
4. Compete application(s) matched with AND you must complete the 2026 CFNC Main Application as well. The main application collects the 3 required essays, references, activities, etc.
5. Submit by Jan. 15, 2026 at 11 pm.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW
Apply Online/Application Periods
2026 General Scholarship Application*
(for over 65 named scholarship opportunities for high school and college/adult students)
Nov. 24, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026 at 11 pm.
*Take the Eligibility Quiz to be matched with scholarships being offered. If matched, applicants are encouraged to first complete the 2026 CFNC Main Application. If not matched, you are still encouraged to complete the 2026 CFNC Main Application, in case other opportunities are added.
Julia Atz Scholarship (classical music performance or conducting)
(separate application)
Nov. 24, 2025 to May 22, 2026
Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship (non-traditional adult)
(separate application)
Nov. 24, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026 at 11 pm
Note: If you are an adult applying for this scholarship and the General Scholarships you will need to submit two (2) references for the Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship AND two (2) for the General Scholarship. They can be the same reference, but they will have to submit the forms twice.
Ignite Your Future Scholarships
(separate application)
These are new scholarships in partnership with the Don Wood Foundation.
Read more on the Ignite Your Future Scholarship page by clicking here.
Nov. 24, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026 at 11 pm
Matthias “Matt” and Rosemarie “Rosie” Kretler Scholarship
(separate application)
Tool and Die Field as a Machinist/Toolmaker or Mechanical Engineering
Nov. 24, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026 at 11 pm
Kris Campbell “Any Dream Will Do” Scholarship
(separate application for Prairie Heights students only)
Nov. 24, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026 at 11 pm
2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
July 14, 2025 to Sept. 4, 2025 at 11 pm.
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application typically is offered in July to early September. Check back at that time. The Noble County scholarship recipient will receive four years of full-tuition, required-fees and book stipend for up to four years.
Criteria for the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
To apply, students must be a high school senior residing in Noble County and be on track to graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by the end of June 2026. These students must also plan to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private nonprofit college or university in Indiana. Applicants will be required to complete three essays, submit two references, and must have a high school grade point average of at least a 3.80 on a 4.00 scale at time of application. Applicants may not round up their GPA. Additionally, applicants must show evidence of community service, volunteerism, extracurricular activities, any work experience, and leadership roles.
In October, click here to read more regarding the students selected to interview for the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.
Click here to watch the How To Create an Account tutorial video.
To read the pdf version of the How To Create an Account tutorial video Click here.
Application navigation and tips video:
As always, you can call or email with questions.
Best Regards,
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