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Board Member Mary Johnston and Jasmyn Foisey
Board Member Carol Fischman with Devon White
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Welcome to Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County

Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County was founded in 1964 by Dan K. Richardson and members of the Rotary Club as a chapter of Scholarship America's Dollars for Scholars program with a vision and mission of helping local students realize their dream of going to college by providing need-based scholarships.

Since making our first awards in 1965, we have provided $15.5 million in scholarships to 3,140 accomplished and deserving Indian River County students. In 2013 we changed our name to Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County. Though we changed our name, everything else remains the same -- our vision and mission, our program, our dedicated volunteers and our commitment to serve local students with the dream of going to college.

Scholarship Foundation is supported solely through the generosity of the residents and businesses of Indian River County. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Our volunteer Board of Directors raises our funds, sets our policies, reviews scholarship applications and interviews student applicants and their families.

Scholarship qualifications and applications are available online each year after November 1 and must be submitted by our January-February deadlines. We are grateful for the support of all who wish to join us in fulfilling the college dreams of the hardworking, talented and deserving students in Indian River County.

A Message of Thanks to our Donors, Friends and Community

“For the rest of my life, I will remember how your generosity allowed me to follow my dreams.”
“SFIRC has truly opened my eyes to the idea that the scholarships are investments in our futures, and I cannot be more grateful you chose to invest in mine”

These are just some of the comments from our local teenagers and young adults, reflecting their sincere gratitude to you for helping them mature into capable adults. For 59 years, your generous financial support has provided college scholarships for our community’s future leaders and reduced the financial strain on their parents and guardians.

We'd like to take a moment to express appreciation to you, our friends and neighbors. You have supported countless non-profits so we can all be better human beings. You have also allowed the Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County to continue to invest in the students of our country year after year. As we look forward to welcoming applications from the Class of 2025, we hope you will continue to support our efforts to deliver much-needed support to these young people in their quest for ongoing education.

Scholarship Foundation Awards $727,750 at 59th Annual Awards Ceremony

Thanks to the continued generosity and support of the Indian River County community, the Scholarship Foundatioan of Indian River County awarded $727,750 in new need-based scholarships on May 14, 2024 at its 59th Annual Awards Ceremony which was held this year at St. Edward's High School Waxlax Center. Thirty-eight local students, including four recipients already in college and eight high school seniors who will receive their AA degrees from IRSC this year, received 91 scholarships to study at 19 colleges and universities in five states and Washington, DC. Individual awards, which are tailored to each student's financial need, range from $4,000 to $30,000. Awards are payable over the 2, 3, or 4 years each recipient is expected to take to achieve their undergraduate degree.

Announcements

Spring 2025 Check Pick-Up

Spring 2025 check pick up begins December 26, 2024 and ends on January 17, 2025 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Please note that the office will be closed for the New Year's holiday on January 1, 2025. Any unclaimed checks will be forfeited on February 1, 2025.

Class of 2025 Applications

Applications for the Class of 2025 opened on November 1, 2024. All HS seniors graduating in 2025 and students now in college should go to Who Can Apply and How to Apply to review eligibility criteria and application requirements for the upcoming year's awards.

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