Funds are listed in alphabetical order. For specific criteria, please see the scholarship publication at How to Apply.

Ambassador Randall L. Tobias and Dr. Marianne W. Tobias Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Ambassador Randall L. Tobias and Dr. Marianne W. Tobias Endowed Scholarship Fund was created to promote and encourage students of Mexican descent to pursue higher education. 

Benjamin Drayer Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors Ben Drayer, an enthusiastic young man with a positive attitude and an enthusiasm for school. 

Betty Lou Kyle Dramatic Arts Scholarship
Jon M. Kyle established this fund to honor his wife and their mutual love of the theatre and their desire to give back to the community that has meant so much to their family.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis James R. East Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis partnered with CICF in 1999 to honor students who are active in the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis.  From 1969-1999, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis administered the scholarship program.  Many generous donors and the leadership of Dr. James R. East, Dean and Professor Emeritus at IUPUI, made the program possible. 

Building Division – ICA Scholarship Fund
Associated General Contractors of Indiana, Inc. (AGC/I) and its members established this fund, formerly known as the AGC/I Construction Industry Scholarship Fund, to promote and enhance the construction industry by recognizing and underwriting some of the expenses of construction students in Indiana colleges and to encourage those students to choose post-graduate construction industry positions in Indiana.

Carter-Lee Legacy Scholarship Fund
Carter-Lee Lumber Company is committed to being the premier supplier of quality materials and building solutions to the construction industry.  Honesty, integrity, and a desire to do what is right guide the company’s actions. 

As a company, Carter-Lee Lumber strives to make a difference in the business relationships we are involved with and in the lives of our employees.  Mr. and Mrs. David Carter desire to continue that tradition with the Carter-Lee Legacy Scholarship Fund.  The fund hopes to touch the lives of young men and women, and assist them in acquiring the tools to build a successful future.

Church Church Hittle and Antrim Scholarship Fund
Church Church Hittle and Antrim is a law firm in Noblesville that established this scholarship fund as a way to give back to the community.

Crooked Stick Scholarship Fund
The fund provides scholarships for students living in Hamilton County that are interested and/or involved in golf who are pursuing a secondary education.

Debbie Holwager Memorial Fund
This fund was established in memory of Debbie Holwager, a teacher at Clinton Young Elementary School in Perry Township.  Her husband created this fund to further the education of students from this area, especially those taught by Debbie. 

Donovan M. Hinds Business Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors Donovan Hinds, founder of Don Hinds Ford in Noblesville.  He was a Navy veteran of World War II and an active member of the Noblesville community. 

Earl W. and Edna L. Russell Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund was created by Mr. and Mrs. Russell to assist students pursuing a technical or vocational degree. 

Elizabeth H. Jasper Scholarship Fund
The Elizabeth H. Jasper Scholarship is awarded to nominees who are finalists but are not selected as Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.  The Elizabeth H. Jasper Scholarship is made possible through a donation to the Marion County Community Scholarship Fund. 

Helen L. Hinds Music Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is a tribute to Helen Hinds, a Noblesville homemaker with a passion for music.  She was a graduate of Indiana University and was very active in the alumni association. 

Highway, Heavy and Utility Division – ICA Scholarship Fund 
Indiana Constructors, Inc. and its members established this fund, formerly known as the Indiana Constructors, Inc. (ICI) Endowed Scholarship Fund, to assist students interested in pursuing a career in the highway, bridge, and/or the utility construction industry.  

The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarships
Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarships are awarded to nominees who are finalists but are not selected as Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.  The Indianapolis Foundation Community Scholarships are made possible with a grant from The Indianapolis Foundation and donations to the Marion County Community Scholarship Fund. 

Insley-Mayer Scholarship Fund
Insley-Mayer Scholarships are awarded to nominees who are finalists but are not selected as Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.  Insley-Mayer Scholarships are awarded to minority students interested in pursuing a four year degree. 

Jason Baker Public Safety Scholarship Fund
The scholarship fund was established in memory of Marion County Sheriff Deputy Jason M. Baker #232 who was killed in the line of duty.  Jason Baker dedicated his life to service, community, and country.  Jason’s parents, Jerry and Sharon Baker, established the fund in memory of their son.  Jerry Baker has served as a law enforcement officer since 1971.

Joel Yonover Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund was created in memory of Joel Yonover who was a noted lawyer, insurance company co-founder, and civic volunteer.  It is through his love of the performing arts that his friends honor him and his memory. 

Joseph B. and Frieda G. Farwick Scholarship Fund
Joseph was a 1929 graduate of Sheridan High School.  He played football at Purdue University and later worked for American State Bank.  Frieda was a homemaker who enjoyed supporting Sheridan sports and music.  The scholarship fund was created to continue to support Sheridan students. 

Joseph 0. and Geraldine C. Waymire Nursing Scholarship Fund
This scholarship fund has been established to honor the memory of Joseph and Geraldine Waymire.  Their family philosophy on building a fulfilling life was founded on education.  In their later years, they urged their caregivers to continue their own educations to enrich their lives.  This scholarship is intended to further the Waymires' educational encouragement.
 
Joyce H. Cline Education Endowment Trust
This fund honors Joyce Cline, a teacher in the Sheridan schools for 46 years.  Her life-long interest in education resulted in the creation of the William A. Cline and Joyce H. Cline Educational Trust Fund to honor and reward outstanding students and teachers. 

Karl T. Harford Good Samaritan Endowed Scholarship Fund
Karl T. Harford was a 20 year-old Ball State University sophomore from Carmel who was robbed and killed in March 2004 after offering a ride home to three strangers.  Karl’s family created this scholarship fund to honor Karl as the kind, gentle-hearted person he was and to help other students achieve their goal of earning a college degree. 

La Plaza Scholarship Fund
Leaders of the Hispanic community came together in the spring of 1997 with a vision to build a program that would focus on scholarships for Hispanic youth within the state of Indiana.  Charles Garcia, Luis Dominguez, and Esperanza Zendejas founded the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.  The mission of the fund is to provide financial support to Hispanic youth of Indiana for post-secondary education and retain high quality Hispanic individuals to the Indiana work force. 

Larry C. and Lee Ann Glasscock Scholarship Fund
Larry C. Glasscock, chairman, president and CEO of Wellpoint., and his wife, Lee, established the scholarship fund in 2003 to help children of Wellpoint associates realize their dreams of graduating from college and having the opportunities a college education can offer.  Mr. Glasscock was a first-generation college student and the family wishes to give back, to invest in future leaders, and to focus on Wellpoint associates and their families. 

Legacy Fund Community Scholarships
Legacy Fund Community Scholarships are awarded to nominees who are finalists but are not selected as Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.  Legacy Fund Community Scholarships are made possible with a grant from Legacy Fund and donations to the Hamilton County Community Scholarship Fund

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships – Hamilton County
Students are nominated by their school. Contact your guidance counselor for more information.  All nominated students must complete an application and interview process.  Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships provide full tuition and required fees for four Hamilton County students at any accredited Indiana college or university.  Recipients in Hamilton County must promise to, upon graduation, give back to the community through active participation in professional, civic, and/or voluntary associations.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships – Marion County
Students are nominated by their school. Contact your guidance counselor for more information.  All nominated students must complete an application process.  Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships provide full tuition and required fees for 12 Marion County students at any accredited Indiana college or university.  Recipients in Marion County must promise to, upon graduation, give back to the community through active participation in professional, civic, and/or voluntary associations. 


Mary Sue Rowland Scholarship Fund
The friends and family of Mary Sue Rowland established this scholarship fund in grateful appreciation of her eight years of service as mayor of Noblesville. 

Mexican Scholarship Fund
The Mexican Scholarship Fund was created by the Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis to promote and encourage students of Mexican descent to pursue higher education. 

Michael and Anna Kurty Scholarship for Students of Engineering
Mr. and Mrs. George Kurty created this scholarship in honor of Mr. Kurty’s parents. 

Mildred B. Price Nursing Scholarship Fund
This fund was created in memory of Mildred B. Price by her son, Bill Price. 

Pliny and Mildred Randall School Trust Fund
Although Mr. and Mrs. Randall never had children themselves, they had a strong desire to have a positive effect on both children and education. 

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Funds
Richard H. Crosser was the co-founder of Crossmann Communities.  Crossmann Communities donates to scholarship funds in the communities where its homes are built.  In turn, scholarships are awarded to students interested in any type of building trade who live in areas with Crossmann homes. 

The following Scholarship Funds were established in each of the schools and townships listed below.  Contact your guidance counselor for more information

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Decatur Township Schools
Students must be a graduating senior from a Decatur Township High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Franklin Township Schools
Students must be a graduating senior from a Franklin Township High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Hamilton Southeastern High School
Students must be a graduating senior from Hamilton Southeastern High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Lawrence Township Schools
Students must be a graduating senior from a Lawrence Township High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Funds for Noblesville High School
Students must be a graduating senior from Noblesville High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Perry Township Schools
Students must be a graduating senior from a Perry Township High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Pike Township Schools
Students must be a graduating senior from a Pike Township High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Warren Township Schools
Students must be a graduating senior from a Warren Township High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Fund for Wayne Township Schools
Students must be a graduating senior from a Wayne Township High School

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship Funds for Westfield Washington Schools
Students must be a graduating senior from Westfield Washington High School

Sallie Mae Scholarship Fund
Sallie Mae High School Scholarships are awarded to nominees who are finalists but are not selected as Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.  Sallie Mae created a scholarship fund to promote educational opportunities for students in Hamilton County.  The Sallie Mae Scholarship is made possible through a donation to the Hamilton County Community Scholarship Fund. 

Wilbur L. Appel Sr. and Gertrude S. Appel Scholarships
The Wilber L. Appel Sr. and Gertrude Appel Scholarships are awarded to nominees who are finalists but are not selected as Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.  The Appel Scholarship is made possible through a donation to the Marion County Community Scholarship Fund. 

Other CICF Scholarships        
CICF wants to recognize all of our scholarship fund donors. The following scholarship funds are not accepting any new applications at this time.

Bart McCormick Scholarship Fund
Budd Jump Scholarship Fund
Carmel Clay Kiwanis and Tom Thompson Scholarship Fund
Choice Scholarship Endowment Fund
Community Bank Scholarship Endowment
Connie Held Memorial Tennis Scholarship Fund
David L. Adams Memorial Student Recognition Award
Gerry and Sherry Fortner Education Endowed Scholarship Fund
Hamilton County Theatre Guild Scholarship Fund
Hand Up Fund
Indiana Breast Cancer Legacy Scholarship Fund
Indiana Mortgage Bankers Education Scholarship Fund
The Indianapolis Star Scholarship Fund
John G. Davis Memorial Designated Scholarship Fund
Kurt Kahlo Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
Louis A. and Gertrude E. Gohman Scholarship Fund
Megan Anne Beatty Art Scholarship Fund
Noblesville Kiwanis Bill Burton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Noblesville Midday Rotary Club Foreign Language Scholarship Fund
OPTIONS Scholarship Fund
Patricia Luttrell Memorial Scholarship Fund
Rick Gudal Public Service Scholarship Fund
Todd Witsken Scholarship Fund
Verizon Indiana Legislative Intern Scholarship Fund
Viola Pfaff Bowman Memorial Scholarship Fund
Wings to Fly Scholarship Fund
Walter Blackburn Scholarship Fund

Other Scholarship Opportunities     
The Foundation also holds funds administered by local education foundations and/or other organizations.  Please contact the organization and/or your guidance counselor for information on additional scholarship opportunities:

Beech Grove Education Foundation
Carmel Clay Education Foundation
Hamilton Heights Education Foundation
Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation
Lawrence Township Foundation
Noblesville Schools Educational Foundation
Pike Township Educational Foundation
Washington Township Schools Foundation
Wayne Township Education Foundation
Westfield Athletic Booster Club
Westfield-Washington Education Development Foundation

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