Questa Education Foundation opens doors to affordable education with multiple funding opportunities

Are you ready to take a bold step toward your future? Questa Education Foundation is excited to present multiple opportunities to make college more affordable and accessible for students in Northeast Indiana. Through its Traditional Scholars Program, Parkview Opportunity Scholars Program, and K21 Health Foundation funding, Questa is empowering students to pursue their dreams without the heavy worry of student debt. Applications are now open online, with additional options available to help students achieve their educational and career goals.

Traditional Scholars Program

High school seniors and current college freshmen planning to attend an Indiana college or university in the fall of 2025 can benefit from the Traditional Scholars Program. This program offers Northeast Indiana students the opportunity to borrow up to $5,000 per year (up to $20,000 for a four-year degree) through a unique forgivable loan structure. Here’s how it works:

  • 50% Loan Forgiveness: Students who earn their degree and live and work in Northeast Indiana for five years after graduation can have 50% of their Questa loan forgiven.

  • ·Additional 25% Forgiveness: Graduates from one of Questa’s 12 regional partner schools can earn an additional 25% Questa loan forgiveness upon graduation.

With less debt and more financial freedom, students can focus on their future while contributing to the growth of Northeast Indiana.

Parkview Opportunity Scholars Program

For graduating high school seniors from Northeast Indiana pursuing various degrees at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Warsaw, the Parkview Opportunity Scholars Program offers specialized funding to support the next generation of professionals. By participating, students can access 100% forgivable loans tailored to those committed to serving the local community by working at Parkview Health after graduation. Learn more about this funding opportunity at www.questafoundation.org/parkview-opportunity.

With support from the Questa Education Foundation, local students can focus on their future while graduating with less debt.

K21 Health Foundation Funding Opportunities

Questa is also proud to partner with the K21 Health Foundation to provide funding opportunities for students from Kosciusko County pursuing careers in healthcare. This initiative aims to strengthen the regional healthcare workforce by empowering students with the financial support needed to achieve their educational goals. Like other Questa programs, K21 funding features forgivable loans that reward students who remain in Northeast Indiana after graduation.

Questa Scholar Programs go beyond financial aid by supporting students pursuing certificates, associate degrees or bachelor's degrees from an Indiana college or university. These programs are investments in the future of students and the future of Northeast Indiana. By encouraging graduates to stay local, Questa helps build a skilled and thriving workforce in the community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your education and your future. Learn more about the Traditional Scholars Program, Parkview Opportunity Scholars Program, and K21 funding opportunities at www.questafoundation.org/traditional-scholars-program.

Additionally, students can browse Questa’s Scholarship Search Tool to find hundreds of local scholarships to help fund their education. Explore the possibilities at www.questafoundation.org/scholarship-database.

  

John N. Crawford Scholar Fund Established to Support Local Students and Strengthen Community

Questa Education Foundation proudly announces the establishment of the John N. Crawford Scholar Fund, a newly endowed fund established in honor of the late John Crawford by his wife, Marcia Crawford, and their son, Grant Crawford.

The John N. Crawford Scholar Fund is a testament to Dr. Crawford’s vision and unwavering commitment to educational attainment and community development in Northeast Indiana. Dr. Crawford recognized the pressing need to reverse the trend of college graduates departing our region and courageously took proactive measures to effect change

Don Wood Foundation and Questa Education Foundation release study findings on postsecondary education attainment

The Don Wood Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to advancing manufacturing and entrepreneurship, and Questa Education Foundation, a nonprofit that financially helps local students access postsecondary education, today released findings of their Advancing Postsecondary Education and Training Study (APETS) that examines compiled data regarding educational attainment and talent needs in the 12-county region of northeast Indiana.