Central Indiana Community Foundation, together with the Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, and Women’s Foundation of Indiana, administers local scholarships through its system. The general application for the 2027–28 academic year opens November 2, 2026, and closes February 1, 2027; the Foundation recommends exploring opportunities before the portal opens. Some special awards may have different dates, so read each listing.
The catalog includes awards for college, nursing, technical or vocational training, returning adult students, and students from specified counties or schools. Criteria such as GPA, financial need, 4-H participation, service, field of study, or connection to the National Guard apply to particular funds, not every opportunity. Award amounts depend on each fund’s size and the number of eligible applicants; there is no single amount for the general application.
Applications are submitted online and may require essays, transcripts, residency documents, and recommendations. Prepare records and verify that each fund’s name matches your profile. Although the shared application can connect students with multiple awards, some require supplemental responses; check each status before the deadline. CICF aid may supplement other sources, but ask your college how it affects the overall package.
Before committing, compare net cost with the written aid offer and confirm dates, renewal, eligible expenses, and obligations directly with the program and college financial-aid office.
Read the scholarship profile and FAFSA guide; request an individual review before committing.
Scholarships: fechas y catálogo 2027 — Central Indiana Community Foundation.
Cómo solicitar las becas CICF — Central Indiana Community Foundation.
FAFSA — Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education.
Research checked October 13, 2026. Deadlines and requirements refer to the stated cycle; some programs are already closed or will open later. Do not pay to apply or assume eligibility from an estimate: confirm the cycle, documents, eligible costs, and terms on the official portal.
Verify your fund’s criteria, cycle deadlines, and remaining balance after aid before making a decision.
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Central Indiana Community Foundation Scholarships
Central Indiana Community Foundation, together with the Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation, and Women’s Foundation of Indiana, administers local scholarships through its system. The general application for the 2027–28 academic year opens November 2, 2026, and closes February 1, 2027; the Foundation recommends exploring opportunities before the portal opens. Some special awards may have different dates, so read each listing. The catalog includes awar
Scholarship and college-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Central Indiana Community Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Central Indiana Community Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Central Indiana Community Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official application and program information ↗
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Central Indiana Community Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Official website of Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education ↗
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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