The Hendricks County Community Foundation administers over 50 scholarship funds as well as the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Since 1996, the Community Foundation has awarded nearly 500 scholarships worth over $3.7 million. These scholarships are funded by donors who believe in the youth of Hendricks County and want to support their pursuit of higher education. A scholarship fund established within the Community Foundation is a wonderful way to leave a family legacy forever.

At right: 2011 scholarship recipient Archie Purvis; photo courtesy of: Charley Green.

HCCF Scholarships

The HCCF Scholarship application can only be completed online. HCCF utilizes one application to apply for all scholarships. The application is now available.

What the application includes and requires:

a. General information regarding applicant including contact information, education, awards, activities, employment and a personal statement;

b. Two letters of recommendations -- submitted online through application [it requires an email address for recommender];

c. Transcript -- requested online through application; and

d. Financial information -- may be required. Information is collected through a third party vendor (National Center for College Costs) through the College Cost Estimator online form to ensure confidentiality. [see Instruction Sheet in side bar]

e. Required Materials Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Scholarships Available (2012)

* FN--Considers Financial Need so applicants needs to complete College Cost Estimator form

** IN--Must attend a college or university in Indiana

*** R--scholarship is renewable

Questions

Contact Eric Hessel at eric@hendrickscountycf.org.

State Bank of Lizton

Community Bankers Scholarship

State Bank of Lizton will present one scholarship to a graduating senior from each of these Hendricks County high schools: Avon, Bethesda Christian, Brownsburg, North West Hendricks, and Plainfield. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of academics, extracurricular activities, community service involvement, and recommendations of counselors and teachers. Students must enroll for full time undergraduate study in an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school. Each scholarship is worth $1,000 per year, renewable for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. A satisfactory academic performance (based on a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) is required in high school and beyond. Postmark application by March 15. Download Application

Logan's Legacy and Claudia Sproull Memorial Scholarship Special Application

The Community Foundation offers two scholarships designated for students enrolled in special education classes or diagnosed with a learning disorder.  These scholarships utilize the special application below. The Logan's Legacy Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior from Avon High School enrolled in special education classes with plans to pursue a technical or vocational trade. The Claudia Sproull Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior from any Hendricks County high school with a diagnosed learning disorder who maintains a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher.  Applications are due February 28 by midnight. 

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Jerry Hinds/Indy Hoops Memorial Scholarship

The Jerry Hinds/Indy Hoops Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to remember Jerry Hinds, a dedicated coach for the Indy Hoops program.  The purpose of the scholarship is to support a 6th grade Indy Hoops participant. The scholarship serves as an incentive for students to keep their grades up and graduate; upon graduation the recipients are a given $1000 scholarship for their college education.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program has a separate application and deadline. Please click here for information.