Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne & Warsaw invites 2024 high school graduates to apply for the Mark M. Suedhoff Endowed Scholarship- Chancellor’s Merit Award before May 15.

“We’re grateful for this opportunity to give two hardworking, incoming students the chance to make their dreams more attainable,” says Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Warsaw. “This award allows us to help break the financial barrier standing between our students and their education.”

Two students who are seeking an associate degree for the first time have the chance to receive a full-ride scholarship to Ivy Tech that covers the cost of tuition, books, and fees. The application is a one-page essay explaining why the student chose Ivy Tech and how this award will help them pursue their education. High school transcripts and a reference letter from a school, church, or community mentor are also required.

To be eligible, students must also:

• Apply to Ivy Tech BEFORE submitting their scholarship application
• Be graduating high school in 2024
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA upon high school graduation
• Be enrolled at Ivy Tech for a minimum of 12 credit hours during both the fall and spring semesters

Essay submission along with high school transcript and one reference letter should be emailed to fortwayne-foundation@ivytech.edu. For more information visit link.ivytech.edu/meritaward or call 260-480-2010.