Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne & Kosciusko County invites 2025 high school graduates to apply for the Mark M. Suedhoff Endowed Scholarship- Chancellor’s Merit Award before April 25.

“It’s an honor to support incoming students as they take the next step toward their goals,” says Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Warsaw. “This award helps ease the financial strain of college and opens the door to life-changing opportunities.”

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 2025
• 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.