Emergency Scholarship Fund

The Emergency Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, is designed to help students overcome short-term financial emergencies that threaten their ability to continue their postsecondary education. To qualify, applicants must be graduates of a high school in Allen County, Indiana, or currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution located within Allen County. Candidates must also demonstrate an urgent financial need that poses a direct risk to their ongoing studies, such as sudden expenses related to housing, food, or transportation. The program operates independently of standard federal or state financial aid applications like the FAFSA, utilizing a straightforward application process to ensure quick assistance. Applications are reviewed weekly by an internal committee, allowing for timely distribution of funds to students facing unexpected hardships. Eligible students may receive support from this fund once per calendar year.