Scholarships for Students
Find and Apply for Scholarships
As the costs of higher education rise, scholarship support becomes increasingly valuable. Madison County Community Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships each year, ranging from the Lilly Endowment College Scholarship to memorial scholarships.
Each scholarship will have criteria based on the donor's wishes. The Madison County Community Foundation, community partners, and thoughtful contributors are committed to helping Madison County students pursue their education. We work together to manage scholarship funds that provide various levels of support to help students achieve their educational goals. Please keep in mind that scholarship funding is limited and highly competitive. All awards follow IRS regulations, Community Foundation policies, and donor-established criteria. Scholarships may only be used for qualified educational expenses as defined by the IRS (tuition, fees, and books). They cannot be used for other college costs, including room and board.
Scholarships are grants generated from the income earned from funds administered by the Madison County Community Foundation on behalf of donors. Because endowed scholarship amounts are determined based on a percentage of income earned, some fund awards equate to unusual dollar amounts but are a minimum of $1,000.
2026 Scholarship Opportunities
To make things simple, you can access ALL of them through our one Universal Scholarship Application. Complete one application, and you’ll automatically be considered for every scholarship you’re eligible for.
The Scholarship Guidebook is your go-to resource for applying for scholarships. It includes all important dates and events, a detailed list of scholarships, FAFSA completion resources, and answers to frequently asked questions.
2026 Guidebook will be released in December 2025.
The link to access the Universal Scholarship Application will be posted here on January 12, 2026.
MCCF 2026 Scholarship Timeline
| Application Available | January 12, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | March 2, 2026 |
| Application Evaluations | March 9 - April 3, 2026 |
| Scholarship Offers | April 15, 2026 |
| Scholarship Acceptance Due | April 30, 2026 |
| Recipient Follow-up Info Due | June 15, 2026 |
| Scholarship Payments Released | July 15, 2026 |
Considered among the most prestigious and competitive scholarships available, Madison County's Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is awarded annually to two students from Madison County. Students receiving the scholarships are provided with full tuition, fees, and a stipend for books and equipment for four years of full-time, undergraduate study.
Creating a Brighter Future
for the Youth of Madison County