Scholarship Programs
Preparing Carmel Clay Students For The Future
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHS CLASS OF 2025
CEF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
We are thrilled that 103 students have been awarded scholarships totaling over $141,000!
This incredible achievement was made possible thanks to the generosity of families, organizations,
and community leaders. Your support is helping shape bright futures—thank you!
2025 Recipients alphabetical by scholarship
2025 recipient and presenter photos by joHNNY gilbert
2025 ceremony photos by Caroline Petry
SCHOLARSHIP Profiles
Pictured: Michael and Michelle Del Busto present Priscilla Smith the Joseph Del Busto Memorial Scholarship on May 20, 2025About CEF Scholarships
Each year, the Foundation proudly awards scholarships to 90+ Carmel High School (IN) seniors. These scholarships have been created to help students, of all backgrounds and interests, further their education at either a college, university, or trade school.
CEF scholarships are funded through the generosity of families, organizations, and community donors. Donations to the Foundation fund several scholarships and support the administration of the application and award processes.
Pictured: Dennis and Jackie Wolfe present Chloe Fouts the Nicholas L. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship on May 14, 2024
2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2024 Scholarship Recipients
2023 Scholarship Recipients
2022 Scholarship Recipients
SCHOLARSHIP Profiles
Local scholarships
Carmel High School students are encouraged to check the Naviance Scholarship List for other local scholarships- there are many resources available!
Finding Merit Based Scholarships
additional resources
To be considered for scholarships that have a financial need criteria, please have a PDF document of your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) including the Student Aid Index (SAI) from your 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. FAFSA application opens December 2024- you may upload your PDF at any time before March 3, 2025. FAFSA forms will only be viewed by CEF staff for verification.
If you are a student-athlete, please review the NCAA information (see link above). In some instances, student-athletes may not be able to accept a CEF athletic scholarship under NCAA rules.
Establishing new scholarships
CEF is accepting applications for scholarships from individuals, families, or community members. Scholarships are often established in honor of, or in memory of, someone who has had a significant interest in, or impact on, education.
Review the Establishing a CEF Scholarship Overview document, then complete the Memorandum of Understanding, linked below.
Save the Memorandum of Understanding using your scholarship name and email completed document to Stacey Hetrick @ shetrick@ccs.k12.in.us.
As an additional contact, please also email foundation@ccs.k12.in.us.
Carmel Education Foundation is a 501c3 not for profit organization. Our EIN is 35-6066912.