Jack and Carol McGann Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of St. Joseph County

Description

The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County (CFSJC) is a local charitable endowment dedicated to improving quality of life for St. Joseph County residents and future generations. This scholarship supports that mission by helping eligible students at Indiana University South Bend cover college tuition and fees. It is targeted to increase access to higher education among underrepresented groups in the county. The award is administered through the CFSJC scholarship application process.

Key takeaways:
- Scholarship administered by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County.
- Intended to improve access to higher education for local residents.
- Focused on students attending Indiana University South Bend.
- Funds are directed toward tuition and fee support.

Eligibility

**Who qualifies**
Eligibility focuses on undergraduate students who are from St. Joseph County and enrolled at Indiana University South Bend. Preference is given to female and/or minority students, and applicants must meet academic and enrollment standards. Financial need must be demonstrated through completion of the FAFSA. Students whose tuition and fees are already fully covered by other gift or grant aid will receive lower priority.

Key takeaways:
- Must be a St. Joseph County resident and attend IU South Bend.
- Preference for female and/or minority students.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 required.
- Must enroll in at least 6 credit hours each semester and complete the FAFSA.
- Priority to students without full tuition/fee coverage from other aid.

Award Value

**Amount**
The scholarship provides a minimum award of $1,500 annually to cover tuition and fees.

**Renewal**
Awards are renewable for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study, subject to continued eligibility and institutional discretion.

**Part-time proration**
For part-time students, the award may be prorated at the discretion of Indiana University South Bend.

Key takeaways:
- Minimum annual award: $1,500 for tuition and fees.
- Renewable up to four years for full-time undergraduates.
- Part-time awards may be prorated by IU South Bend.

Number of Awards

The program issues one new award each year through the CFSJC selection cycle. That annual selection identifies a new recipient; previously awarded recipients may continue under the renewal terms described above. The overall number of active recipients in any year will therefore include both the new awardee and any students continuing via renewal.

Key takeaways:
- One new recipient is selected each year.
- Active recipient totals depend on renewals from prior years.
- New-award selection follows the CFSJC annual cycle.

Application Timeline and Process

**How to apply**
The CFSJC Scholarship Application is available online and, when open, allows applicants to apply to 20+ scholarships with a single submission. Complete the CFSJC application to be considered for this award and follow any additional instructions listed for IU South Bend-specific scholarships.

**When to apply**
The application becomes available in December; specific deadlines and selection dates are posted by the Community Foundation and should be checked each year. For questions or clarifications, applicants are encouraged to contact the scholarship staff directly.

**Contact**
For further assistance, email the CFSJC scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041. Additional scholarship opportunities that are not part of the CFSJC application can be reviewed on the foundation’s website.

Key takeaways:
- Apply via the online CFSJC Scholarship Application (available in December).
- One submission covers access to 20+ scholarship opportunities.
- Check the CFSJC site for exact deadlines and selection timelines.
- For questions, email the scholarships staff or call (574) 232-0041.