Scholarship Programs
Preparing Carmel Clay Students For The Future
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHS CLASS OF 2026
CEF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
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
We are thrilled that 111 students have been awarded scholarships totaling $170,000!
2026 Recipients alphabetical by scholarship
2026 photos by Riley Meier - Pink Lemondade Studios, LLC
2026 Ceremony Photos - Marcus Primason (CHS Class of 2027)
Scholarship Profiles
Suiter Family presents Sydney A. and James A. Suiter Memorial Scholarship to Anaya Reed on May 20, 2026
Megan Klinginsmith presents the Carmel Elementary School Scholarship to Jacob Harlemert on May 20, 2026
About 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.
Dr. Michael Beresford presents the Student Leader Scholarship to Liv Barrett on May 20, 2026
2026 scholarship recipients
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.
SAI Examples
Student Athletes
If you are a student-athlete, please review the NCAA information (see link below). In some instances, student-athletes may not be able to accept a CEF athletic scholarship under NCAA rules.