INVESTING IN FUTURES:

THE BF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Unlocking potential and funding higher education or trade school pathways for Fort Wayne youth.⁠ 

Up to $10,000

Earnable College & Trade Support

100%

College & Trade School Eligibility

Grades K–12

Cumulative Program Pathway

Earning Your Pathway to Higher Education

Through the BF Scholarship initiative, dedicated participants build toward post-secondary funding over their years with The Brandon Foundation. Whether pursuing a four-year university or a specialized trade school, we stand alongside our scholars to ensure financial barriers don’t hold them back.

  • ⁠Up to $10,000 Support

     Students have the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 in scholarship funds based on their years of active participation in BF programs.

  • College & Trade School Flexible

     Funding can be applied to accredited 2-year or 4-year universities, community colleges, or trade & technical certification programs.

  • College & Career Readiness

    Integrated into our high school BF Launch program, scholars receive hands-on guidance for applications, FAFSA, resume building, and career planning.

Scholarship Requirements & Student Milestones

Scholarships are awarded based on consistent involvement, personal character, community service, and academic progress throughout high school.

 

  • Years of Participation

    — Earn credits toward your total award for every year enrolled in K–12 mentoring and teen programs.

  • Leadership & Service

    — 11th and 12th graders serve as junior mentors to younger students while engaging in monthly community service projects.

  • BF Launch Checkpoints

     —Participate in weekly teen support groups, fall and spring retreats, and senior milestone check-ins to qualify.

READY TO BUILD YOUR SCHOLARSHIP PATHWAY?

Enroll your student in our programs or learn how you can sponsor a scholar’s tuition.

SPONSOR A SCHOLAR

Empowering local youth through individualized mentoring and family-focused support.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

-Jeremiah 29:11

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