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Imagine Early is your opportunity to start building your future right now!

4th – 6th Grades

Focus on goal setting, mastering core subjects, and starting to think about your interests.

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7th – 8th Grades

Begin more targeted career and college exploration, including personal career inventories, high school course planning, and understanding personal finance.

9th – 12th Grades

Focus on goal setting, mastering core subjects, and starting to think about your interests.

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Q1  Q2  Q3  Q4  Total
4th Grade
Goal Setting  $10
Reading assignments and reach goal in Q4  $20  $20  $20  $20
Math assignments and reach goal in Q4  $20  $20  $20
Language Arts essays  $20  $20
Savings Match (If $20 is deposited into 529 account each semester)  $20  $30
$240
5th Grade
Essay/Presentation  $20
College Go Activity #1  $25
College Go Activity #2  $25
Savings Match (If $20 is deposited into 529 account each semester)  $20  $30
$120
6th Grade
Goal Setting  $10
Reading, Math, and Language Arts assignments and reach 2 goals in Q4  $35  $35  $35  $35
Essay/Presentation  $20
College Go Activity #1  $25
College Go Activity #2  $25
Savings Match (If $20 is deposited into 529 account each semester)  $20  $30
$270
7th Grade
Essay/Presentation  $20
College Go Activity #1  $25
College Go Activity #2  $25
Savings Match (If $20 is deposited into 529 account each semester)  $20  $30
$120
8th Grade
Personal Career Inventory  $20
High School Course Planning  $20
College Application Essay  $20
Lifetime Earnings  $20
Personal Finance  $20
Compare College Costs  $20
Pathways to Success  $20
FAFSA 4Caster (parent)  $40
Watch video: “Paying for Career Training / College” (parent)  $20
Savings Match (If $20 is deposited into 529 account each semester)  $20  $30
$250
Total possible Early Award Scholarships for 4th-8th grade:  $1,000

Viewing & Accessing Your Early Award Scholarship Fund

PRE-GRADUATION

Viewing Your Fund Statements

Your parent or guardian can log in to the Early Award Scholarship Fund Portal and show you your current fund balance and all past statements. Contact us when you are ready for your own login.

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POST-GRADUATION

Accessing Your Scholarships

Students Who Applied for Other Community Foundation Scholarships

The Community Foundation offers more than 80 traditional scholarships that you can apply for with one form in your senior year of high school. If you applied for a Community Foundation scholarship, you’ll request your scholarships through the online Scholarship portal ↗ where you submitted your application.

Students Who Did NOT Apply for Other Community Foundation Scholarships

If you only have Imagine Early scholarships, you’ll request a grant directly through the online Early Award Scholarship fund portal.

How to Request a Grant

  • Once logged in, navigate to the “Grant Recommendations” tab.
  • Enter your college’s name under “Enter Grantee Information Manually” and hit “Submit.”
  • On the next screen, for “Amount,” type the total amount shown in your fund.
  • For “Attachment,” upload your official tuition bill (a photo from your phone works).
  • Add a thank you note in the “Special Instructions” box, review your request, and then submit it. Contact us if you need help logging in.

INTRODUCING

Scholars of the Quarter!

This award is given each quarter to one student per grade at each Wabash County school for academic skills, persistence, positive pure leadership, good citizenship, or personal responsibility at school.

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FAQs for High School Graduates

May I submit an estimate instead of an official bill?

Official bills only. Be sure the bill shows all charges (tuition, room, board, fees) and all credits (all financial aid, scholarships, loans). Your bill might not arrive until fall.

How long will it take for my invoice to be paid?

If there are no issues with your request, the Community Foundation will mail a check to the school where you are enrolled approximately 10 business days after you submit your request.

What if I withdraw from classes after the Community Foundation has paid my school?

The school may issue a refund to the Community Foundation. Contact the Community Foundation for assistance.

What happens to my Imagine Early scholarship money if I do not request a grant by age 26?

Upon turning 26, the unused money in your Imagine Early Fund will be forfeited to the Community Foundation.

What does “qualifying post-secondary school” mean?

Imagine Early scholarship money can only be granted to institutions that accept federal student aid. A list of these qualifying schools is available at CollegeScorecard.ed.gov.

What educational expenses can my Imagine Early scholarship pay for?

Your scholarship can be used for tuition and fees. If your tuition and fees have already been paid, submit your tuition bill anyway as explained above and contact the Community Foundation to also submit a purchase receipt for required books, supplies, and equipment.

How do I pay educational expenses out of my CollegeChoice 529 Direct account?

Call CollegeChoice at 1-866-485-9415 Monday – Friday 8 AM – 8 PM.

How do I pay educational expenses out of my CollegeChoice 529 Direct account?

Call CollegeChoice at 1-866-485-9415 Monday – Friday 8 AM – 8 PM.