How To Apply

Traditional Application Process

Students who wish to apply for a Scholarship Foundation grant must complete the following two steps for consideration:

Step One:

Complete and submit the College Board’s online CSS Profile

The Scholarship Foundation’s CSS Code, needed to complete the PROFILE is 0619.

Step Two:

Complete and submit the appropriate Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County application online.

The scholarship deadline for the 2026-2027 school year is February 15, 2026. Applications will be available below.

New Application – Graduating high school senior. 

New Upperclassman Application – Current college student. 

Renewal Application –   This application is for our current scholarship recipients only. Deadline is February 1, 2026.

Non-Traditional Application Process

Eligibility, instructions and deadlines are in the application below. Submit the application along with supporting documentation to our Foundation by the deadline dates. 

Non-Traditional ApplicationComplete this application if it is your first time applying for the scholarship. 

Non-Traditional Renewal Application Use this form if you have previously applied for a scholarship.

If you have questions about our applications or the application process, please feel free to contact us via phone or email.

Phone: 574-259-0522  or  Email: cindy@scholarshipfoundation.org