The Cole Scholarship — Dream Big. We’ll Help Fund the Way.
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The Cole Scholarship for Noble County Students
Starting fall 2026, the Olive B. Cole Foundation is offering scholarships exclusively for Noble County students. If you’re ready to take the next step in your education, we’re here to help you get there!
Each scholarship provides up to $2,500 per year, for up to four years, depending on your degree path. That’s up to $10,000 toward your degree!
You’re eligible to apply for the Cole Scholarship if you meet the following:
Attend for at least two years and graduate from:
Central Noble High School
East Noble High School
West Noble High School
Oak Farm Montessori
Churubusco High School
Possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Be accepted to an accredited, nonprofit college or university
You must be pursuing one of the following:
Bachelor’s Degree Track
Enroll full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)
Receive funding for up to 4 years (8 semesters)
Total award: up to $10,000
Associate Degree Track
Enroll full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)
Receive funding for up to 2 years (4 semesters)
Total award: up to $5,000
Teaching Degree Track
Already a Cole Scholar pursuing a teaching degree? If you’re in good standing, you’ll receive up to an additional $2,500 per year during your junior and senior years.
Application Opens January 15 - March 15
Ongoing Scholarship Requirements
To continue receiving funding each semester, students must:
Make steady progress toward your degree.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
Stay in regular communication with Questa staff during each semester, completing Questa compliance checks at the end of each semester.
We are grateful to the Olive B. Cole Foundation for generously supporting this scholarship opportunity for Noble County students.
About the Olive B. Cole Foundation
Founded in 1954 by Richard R. Cole in honor of his mother, Olive B. Cole, the Olive B. Cole Foundation has grown from a small family endowment into a major philanthropic force in Northeast Indiana. Thanks to the growth of the Flint & Walling Manufacturing Company, whose stock helped establish the foundation, the organization is now able to invest deeply in strengthening local communities.
Today, the Olive B. Cole Foundation is a private, tax-exempt foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life across Northeast Indiana, with a special focus on Noble, DeKalb, LaGrange, and Steuben counties. Guided by a spirit of innovation, the foundation supports education, economic development, crisis assistance, recreation, and environmental conservation.
Their generosity makes scholarships like this possible and helps local students build a brighter future close to home.
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