Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Scholarship Portal Last Chance
Offered by Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
About This Scholarship
The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, based in New Albany, runs one of the few community foundation scholarship cycles that operates in late summer rather than winter. Its 2026-27 Scholarship Portal opened August 10, 2026 and closes September 8, 2026, with all applications submitted through the foundation's online scholarship system.
The foundation primarily serves students in Clark and Floyd counties, directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, with some funds extending eligibility to Harrison, Washington, Scott, and Switzerland counties. Individual scholarships range from about $1,000 up to $30,000 depending on the fund and the length of the program being funded.
Because the entire cycle runs inside a single month, students in the service area need to move quickly: create an account, complete the online application, and submit supporting materials before the early-September cutoff. The foundation notes that additional opportunities may also be available through local high schools.
Eligibility
- Student in Clark or Floyd County, Indiana (some funds extend to Harrison, Washington, Scott, and Switzerland counties)
- Graduating high school seniors and current college students, depending on the fund
- Must apply through the foundation's online scholarship system during the open window
- Individual scholarships carry their own GPA, field-of-study, and need criteria
How To Apply
- Go to the foundation's scholarships page and enter the online scholarship portal while it is open (August 10 - September 8, 2026).
- Complete the application and any fund-specific supplemental questions, then submit before the September 8, 2026 close.
- Contact the foundation at (812) 948-4662 with questions about specific funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the deadline so early compared with other community foundations?
CFSI runs its unified scholarship cycle in late summer — the 2026-27 portal is open August 10 through September 8, 2026 — instead of the winter cycle most community foundations use, so awards can be lined up well before the following school year.