Grant County Scholars Program

Funding for graduate studies is now available through the Grant County Scholars Program so YOU can complete your degree and graduate with less debt.

In partnership with the Community Foundation of Grant County, this program assists individuals pursuing graduate and professional degree programs with a gap in their financial aid. Funding for this program is available for students pursuing a graduate-level degree. $10,000 is awarded per year, up to $40,000.

Grant County Scholars receive 50% debt forgiveness on their Questa loan when they complete their degree and live in Grant County after graduation! Graduate students from Grant County are eligible to apply!

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Program Overview

Eligibility Requirements

Be a current student from Grant County pursuing a graduate-level degree.
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs are also eligible
Possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Accepted by and planning to attend an accredited, not-for-profit college or university in Indiana*
Enrolled in 6 credit hours or more per semester is preferred
Medical and educational programs are preferred, but other fields are encouraged to apply.
Awarded scholars will have 50% of their Questa loan forgiven when they complete their degree and commit to living in Grant County for five years after graduation. (Scholars may work in any county)

*Students attending proprietary (for profit) schools are not eligible. Click here for a list of eligible schools.

Create your student portal account, then complete our Contemporary Scholars application to apply to be a Grant County Scholar! Choose ‘Grant County Scholars’ as your Specialized Funding Request.

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Priority Deadline: October 1, 2024

Application is open until all funding is awarded.

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