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The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana is proud to partner with local individuals and organizations in offering scholarships to area students. Our scholarship program consists of dozens of funds established by donors desiring to assist students in Southern Indiana, most of them intended to provide assistance in obtaining a college education.
We are committed to assisting local students in pursuing – and completing – higher education degrees. As we build our scholarship program, our focus is to grow and create endowment funds to provide renewable scholarships at a level of financial impact for diverse educational needs. We hope to continue to provide opportunities and share in students’ success.
** IMPORTANT: Please do not use your school-issued email address when filling out an application. ONLY use a personal email address that you will have access to following graduation. **
To apply for the General Scholarship Program, please follow the instructions below:
- Go to https://aim.applyISTS.net/CFSI. Click the “Don’t have an account? Register!” link and follow the instructions to create a new account or log in to an existing account. You should then be redirected to the application form.
- Note: If you are instead directed to the ISTS Home Page, click the Add New Application button, enter the Program Key CFSI, and click Apply Now.
- Complete all required fields, upload your required documents, request your recommendation (if required), and Submit your application.
If you need assistance during the application process, you may reach out to the ISTS Program Support Team via email at CFSouthernIndiana@applyISTS.com or click the green help widget at the bottom of your application to live chat with an agent during normal business hours.
Program Key: CFSI
To apply for the Lilly Scholarship Program, please follow the instructions below:
- Go to https://aim.applyISTS.net/CFSILilly. Click the “Don’t have an account? Register!” link and follow the instructions to create a new account or log in to an existing account. You should then be redirected to the application form.
- Note: If you are instead directed to the ISTS Home Page, click the Add New Application button, enter the Program Key CFSILilly, and click Apply Now.
- Complete all required fields, upload your required documents, request your recommendation, and Submit your application.
If you need assistance during the application process, you may reach out to the ISTS Program Support Team via email at CFSouthernIndiana@applyISTS.com or click the green help widget at the bottom of your application to live chat with an agent during normal business hours.
Program Key: CFSILilly
To apply for the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Program, please follow the instructions below:
- Go to https://aim.applyISTS.net/CFSINT. Click the “Don’t have an account? Register!” link and follow the instructions to create a new account or log in to an existing account. You should then be redirected to the application form.
- Note: If you are instead directed to the ISTS Home Page, click the Add New Application button, enter the Program Key CFSINT, and click Apply Now.
- Complete all required fields, upload your required documents, and Submit your application.
If you need assistance during the application process, you may reach out to the ISTS Program Support Team via email at CFSouthernIndiana@applyISTS.com or click the green help widget at the bottom of your application to live chat with an agent during normal business hours.
Program Key: CFSINT
2024-2025 Scholarship Opportunities Presentation
Things to Remember, FAQs, and Tips
Before applying for scholarships through the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana it is important to review Frequently Asked Questions, as well as CFSI’s Code of Conduct Policy.
Scholarship FAQs
College Cost Estimator
CFSI Scholarship Policies
Essay Writing Tips
If you have questions on applying for a scholarship, please contact Crystal Melcher at 812-984-4662 or cmelcher@cfsouthernindiana.com.
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