Indianapolis Urban League Burke, Dabner, Rodman Family Scholarship

This Indianapolis Urban League fund supports Marion County, Indiana high school seniors of color — with first consideration to those of African American heritage — who plan to lead and serve on their college campus. Applicants must reside in Marion County, attend a public high school there, be accepted to an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution, and show unmet financial need; selection also weighs leadership, service, and potential beyond test scores. Recipients get $6,000 total, paid at $1,500 a year across four years, plus access to a separate assistance fund of up to $1,000 over that same period for non-academic needs. It's one of three Indianapolis Urban League scholarships high school seniors can apply for each cycle, alongside Education Matters and the Project Ready Program Scholarship.

Eligibility

DemographicsApplicant must reside in Marion County, Indiana, attend a public high school there, and demonstrate unmet financial need; first consideration goes to students of African American heritage, though open more broadly to students of color, with no paid-membership requirement.

Applying

$6,000 total ($1,500/year over four years); a separate assistance fund of up to $1,000 over four years may also be available.