# Emergency Scholarship Fund

> Amount varies from Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. Rolling deadline.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/emergency-scholarship-fund
- Provider: Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Rolling deadline
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/in
- Official page: https://cfgfw.org/scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

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.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: IN
- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- Must be an Allen County high school graduate or enrolled in an Allen County postsecondary institution. Must demonstrate an emergency financial need that poses a risk to continuing studies.

## How to apply

Apply online through the foundation's scholarship portal or contact them directly for guidance.

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