Starke County

Starke County Scholarships

Thanks for our generous donors, we awarded over $75,000 in scholarship last year! Scholarship dollars are varied and cover a wide range of criteria. Whether a graduating senior, current college student, or non-traditional student, there are scholarships available.

SCCF Scholarship Applications

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is open August 3 – September 3, 2026.

Eligibility Snapshot: Open to graduating Indiana high school seniors who are current Starke County residents, have a 3.75+ GPA, and plan to attend a full-time, accredited Indiana college or university.

Preschool Scholarships

We partner with local preschools, schools, and other organizations to offer preschool scholarships for the children of Fulton, Miami, and Starke Counties.

The goal of the program is to make one year of preschool education affordable to every child in our counties by providing need-based scholarships.

“I am always impressed by the quality of the scholarship applications we review. The next generation is certainly on their way to achieving great things.”

Marilyn Wickert – Scholarship Committee

Hannah Bahney

Program Director

Phone: 574.223.2225

Students: Download and create your own “Brag Sheet”

Creating your own scholarship

Learn more about the NICF

NICF Scholarship Policies & Procedures

Federal Student Aid

Learn how to prepare for college, types of aid, how to qualify, how to apply, and how to manage college loans. Check it out at studentaid.ed.gov

Better understand your options when it comes to college affordability. Student Guide to Financial Aid – https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/

FASFA Deadlines

Here is the link to the FAFSA website.