Scholarships

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The Community Scholarships Program Guidebook is your go-to resource for everything related to the Community Scholarships Program.


Whether you’re just starting to explore opportunities or ready to apply, this guide has it all. Inside, you’ll find details about our program, eligibility requirements, and helpful tips to make your application shine.

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Available Scholarship Opportunities

Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility criteria which are determined by donors when the scholarship is created. Examples of eligibility criteria include: community of residence, school attended, grade point average, future plans, or financial need. In addition, the Community Foundation Alliance and our Community Foundation affiliates are the local administrators of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program.

Scholarship Renewals

Recipients of the following Knox County Community Scholarships may apply for renewal of the scholarship award. Please be aware that your failure to submit the renewal form by the specified date will result in your ineligibility to be considered for this year’s and future scholarship renewal awards. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.

  • Kathleen W. Rinsch Memorial Educational Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by Kathleen W. Rinsch to encourage recent graduates and non-traditional students to pursue higher education in the field of education.


    Award Amount

    $870


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior, and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale). Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. 

  • Zack Arnold Memorial Scholarship

    Annual renewable scholarship created by Brian L. Arnold in memory of his son.


    Award Amount

    $1,500


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior, and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in college. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. 

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