Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to apply?

For the Mexican Scholarship Fund these are the requirements:

 The following eligibility requirements must be met by applicants to the Mexican Scholarship Fund for consideration:
    Demonstrate academic promise (GPA of 3.3 or above).
    Demonstrate financial need.
    Preference is given to students of Mexican descent residing in Indiana.

Please read through the specific criteria for other scholarship funds listed on pages 4-12 of the CICF form
to see if you are eligible to apply.

What if I have questions?

If you have any questions, please call the CICF Scholarship Student Information
Line at 317.631.6542, ext. 279 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

If I am awarded a scholarship, how can it be used?

Scholarships are for educational expenses at a college or
university: tuition, required fees, room, and board. Scholarships at CICF will only pay for a part of these
expenses.

If I am awarded a scholarship, how much will I get?

Most scholarship funds offer varying award amounts,
which range from $1,000 to several thousand dollars. Awards depend on the size of the particular fund and the
number of qualified applicants. Award amounts may vary from year to year.

Where can I go to school?

Most of the scholarships are for students attending schools anywhere in the United
States unless otherwise noted in the scholarship description. Some scholarships are designated for students
attending an Indiana institution.
May I receive awards from more than one scholarship fund? Yes. You may apply to all the funds for which
you are eligible and it is possible to receive multiple awards.

What is the timeline for scholarship decisions and notification?

Deadlines vary and are stated under the scholarship description. All materials must be received on or before the
stated deadline. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
CICF’s scholarship selection committees meet and select recipients from April to June. All applicants are notified
about committees' decisions by Scholarship America.

What happens after I receive my scholarship?

For a majority of scholarships, you will be notified by Scholarship America, an organization that assists CICF
with the administration of its scholarships including award notification, scholarship payment, enrollment
verification and student reporting.

When and how will my scholarship be paid?

Recipients must submit scholarship acceptance agreements before a scholarship will be paid. For a majority of
scholarships, scholarship checks are sent in August provided students have submitted required paperwork. Checks
are made payable to the college or university and sent directly to scholarship recipients.

Will I be asked to submit any year-end reports for my scholarship?

For a majority of scholarships, students are asked to submit reports verifying enrollment, grades, major, and
contact information. In some cases an essay or additional information may be required.

What additional scholarship resources are available?

High school guidance counselors and college financial aid offices can provide information on federal and school
financial aid and other community-based scholarships. Below is a partial listing of helpful Web sites.

Additional resources are also available in the scholarship section of www.cicf.org.
www.fastweb.com - A free searchable scholarship database
www.fafsa.ed.gov - Interactive Web version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.finaid.org - General financial aid information
www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP - Financial aid primer from the U.S. Department of Education and the Office
of Student Financial Assistance Programs