Scholarships
Portage High School Local Scholarships List
Local Scholarships
Click here to see the local scholarships list* for 2023-2024! Electronic copies of each scholarship application can be found on Google Drive here. Paper copies of each scholarship application are in the East Guidance Office. Most applications are due in March, but please check all deadlines and submission rules before applying!
For the “Dollars for Scholars” scholarships, You MUST complete the student profile in ChapterNet and apply online to be considered. You can access their website at https://portagehs.dollarsforscholars.org. Applications will be due April 15th. Follow these instructions to complete the DFS profile: DFS Completing the Student Profile.pdf
*Updated 3/1/24
Indiana University Bloomington Group Scholars Program
IUB Groups Scholars Program
Attention IU Bloomington bound seniors. If you receive free or reduced lunch or if you are a first generation college student, you may qualify for IU Groups Scholars. Minimum academic requirements also includes at least two years of a world language and Pre-Calculus. Groups Scholars provides academic, social, emotional, and sometimes financial support to its members. More information about IUB Group Scholars will be released in the early Fall, please reach out to Mrs. Shrader with questions
November Scholarships
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Award
If selected as a Chick-fil-A Community Scholar, the student will be granted up to a $25,000 award. Twelve (12) awards will be granted. Amounts of the final awards will be determined by Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Reside in the United States (U.S.) or Canada
- Be current high school seniors/students in their final year of upper or higher secondary school, college/university undergraduate (including CEGEP students) or graduate students or planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university (or equivalent), or full-time study at a vocational-technical school or CEGEP institution for the upcoming academic year
- Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or a leadership role in the twelve (12) months prior to application deadline (for example, volunteering for nonprofits, helping others less fortunate, tutoring/mentoring, etc.)
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
*Chick-fil-A Team Members are not eligible to apply.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by 3:00 pm CT on November 1, 2023Award
Three hundred scholars are awarded $2,000; with an additional $2,000 going to their high schools to support STEM education. The top 300 scholars will also receive an invitation to apply to Regeneron’s summer internship program. All 40 finalists win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC for the Regeneron Science Talent Institute where they explain their research to some of the country’s top scientists and compete for the top 10 awards. The top award is $250,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be living in and attending their last year of secondary school in the US and its territories
- Complete individual research projects in a critically important scientific field of study
Application
Click here to apply. For more information visit the Regeneron STS Scholarship Page.
Deadline
Applications are due by 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.Pitch Your Passion Competition 2023
Award
Students can win up to a full-ride scholarship to IU Indianapolis
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a full-time undergraduate student as a first-time philanthropic studies major or a high school senior who plans to major in philanthropic studies at ILI
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from your most recent institution (high school or university)
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
The first step of the application is due by November 12, 2023.Award
Scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $7,500 per year
Eligibility
Students must be a high school senior who is a citizen of the United States. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Application
Apply online here. Detailed FAQ's can be found here.
Deadline
Applications are due by November 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.
Award
Youth Award recipients will receive up to a $4,000 educational grant depending on the selected category to use for their college education or to fund a community service effort. National Youth Award recipients will be celebrated at the National Youth Awards ceremony.
Eligibility
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE YOUTH AWARDS, YOU MUST:
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2024
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2024-2025
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to the virtual ceremony is mandatory
Application
Click here to apply. For more information click here.
Deadline
Applications are due on November 13, 2023 11:59:59 PM PST.Award
Five (5) Digital SLR Cameras will be awarded to five (5) high school students
Eligibility
- High school students must have completed one year at an accredited high school (10th-12th grade)
- Have taken at least one photography or related art class
- Must be a United States Citizen and attend school in the United States
Application
Application instructions are found here. High school students should only submit still photographs.
Deadline
Applications are due by November 15, 2023.Award
The amount of the award varies by student, based on the cost of attendance as well as the amount of other scholarships or grants a recipient will receive. The maximum amount of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship is $55,000 per year.
Eligibility
- Graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2024
- Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2024
- Earn a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
- Demonstrate unmet financial need. They will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
Application
Apply online through the Common App. For more information, visit the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by November 16, 2023.Award
Recipients receive a $2500 scholarship, all expense paid national award trip 2024, and all expense paid Washington DC trip in Summer 2025.
Eligibility
- Currently Residing in the United States (undocumented applicants are eligible)
- Born On or After November 24, 2003
- Beginning College (four year, community college, or trade school) for the first time in 2024 (not including dual-enrollment courses)
- Experienced Homelessness in the Last Six Years
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by 11:59 PM PST on November 24, 2023Award
Award recipients will receive an academic scholarship ($1,000 for a 4-year institution or $500 for a 2-year institution) and a complimentary registration to attend the 2023 USHLI National Conference.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
- Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
- Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry
*Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented)
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by November 30, 2023 at 11:59 pm CT.Award
Two (2) $500 awards
Eligibility
- Must be currently enrolled in either high school, university, or college
- Employees and relatives of National Driving and Traffic School are ineligible
- Essays must have a minimum of 750 words
- Essay requirements found here
- The winner will be required to provide proof of successful acceptance to a Higher Institute of Learning, College, or University. Payment will be made directly to the applicant's college
Application
To apply and for more information, visit the DMVEdu website.
Deadline
Applications due by November 30, 2023.Award
Everyday Jobs is providing two $500 scholarships which you can use toward books, tuition, or anything else related to school expenses.
Eligibility
Students must be enrolled in high school, vocational school or college.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by November 30, 2023.December Scholarships
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers
Award
The winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship and a one year membership to the American Association of Physics Teachers
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be accepted into an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university
- Be a US citizen
- Plan to pursue a course of study leading towards a career in teaching physics in high school
- Show promise of success in their studies
Application
Click here to create an account and start the application process. For more information, please visit Barbara Lotze Scholarship Page.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 1, 2023.
AED.US Scholarship
Award
AED.us awards one $1,500 scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a high school senior or enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Application
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:
- Locate and take a picture of an AED in your community
- Interview someone who has used an AED (i.e. EMS, Fire Dept, Law Enforcement)
- Record a 1-2 minute video of them describing a time when an AED saved or could have saved a life
- Write a 300-500 word summary of the interview
- Email Picture, Video, and Summary to [email protected]
For more information click here.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 1, 2023.
Dells Scholars Program
Award
Nationally, 500 Dell Scholars are selected each year. All Dell Scholars receive:
- A $20,000 scholarship
- Personalized, multifacted support for the academic, financial, and emotional life challenges that may prevent students from completing college
- A laptop with a 4-year warranty
- Chegg credits. ($500 annually for four years) to be used for textbook purchases and rentals and/or textbook solutions (via Chegg Study)
- Scholars Resource Network for scholars and their families to deal with stress, debt, and other life circumstances
- Access to a teletherapy service that connects students to professional counseling
Eligibility
Students must:
- Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. View a list of approved CRPs here
- Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
- Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant and first year of college
- Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
- Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
Application
The application opens October 1st, click here to apply. For more information, please visit the FAQS here.
Deadline
Applications are due December 1, 2023.
Hagan Scholarship
Award
The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
- Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
- Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.
- Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
- Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Most recipients work during the summer months. However, all paid employment counts, including part-time employment during this time period.
- Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $85,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.
- Applicants selected as Finalists in early 2024 must provide a copy of their FAFSA SAR.
- Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
- Must not have a felony conviction
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due December 1, 2023.
Ron Brown Scholarship Program
Award
Ron Brown Scholars receive $40,000 toward their college of choice, and are provided mentoring, leadership experiences, and service opportunities.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be Black/African American.
- Must excel academically.
- Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
- Must participate in community service activities.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
- Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due December 1, 2023.
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Award
National Scholarship winners receive a $10,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity.
Eligibility
Students must:
- Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States
- have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months
- All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who reside in the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii only.
- Volunteer services performed by applicants must help non-family members.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due December 5, 2023.
The Science Ambassador Scholarship
Award
The winner's undergraduate tuition expenses will be paid for up to four years, starting with the 2024-2025 academic year.
Eligibility
Students must:
- Be a woman or non-binary student attending (or planning to attend) a school in the United States or a US Territory
- Be majoring in an Eligible STEM Field
- Be a high school senior (or undergraduate student)
- Submit a educational video about a STEM topic you are passionate about
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due December 13, 2023 by 11:59PM CST.
Burger King Scholars Program
Award
Multiple scholarships, up to $60,000.
Eligibility
Students must be:
- Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
- Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
- Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2024-25 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
Application
Click here to apply. For more information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline
Applications are due December 15, 2023.
Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship
Award
Winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of the United States or in possession of an Alien Registration Card
- High school senior or enrolled in an accredited US college or university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, etc.
Application
Email completed applications to [email protected]. Click here for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 15, 2023.
24X7 Doctors Answering Service Scholarship
Award
Winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
- No cumulative GPA requirement
- Planning to enroll at an accredited undergraduate college or university
Application
Applicants must write a 350 or more word essay on the topic of healthcare. The Essay must address the following 2 questions:
1) Should Healthcare be Universal?
2) How do you feel about the cost of healthcare vs the benefit?
When complete, email [email protected]. Send your full name, college/university name and address, a phone number to reach you at, and any proof of enrollment you have. Additionally, please send a phone number to contact you at in the event you are chosen as the winner. Click here for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 15, 2023.
Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program
Award
Up to 100 renewable awards of $5,000 each and up to 100 one-time honorariums of $2,500 each will be granted.
Eligibility
Students must:
- Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in school, community or work activities
- Have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Be a current high school senior in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico who plans to enroll full-time in a two or four year college in the United States for the upcoming academic year
Application
Click here to apply and for more information. You must upload a current transcript of grades with your application.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 18, 2023 at 3:00pm CT.
Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship
Award
Winners will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
- Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent
- Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States
- Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of Home Depot.
- Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Construction Management
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 31, 2023.
Visiting Nurse Association Foundation Tricia’s Scholarship
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Northwest Indiana
- Must be able to provide evidence of application to or current enrollment in a nursing education program to be considered for aid
- In general, is not seeking a Masters, Doctorate, or Nurse Practitioner degree and/or is not graduating within the year.
Application
Click here to download the application. Applications and supporting documents must be sent to:
Tricia's Scholarship Fund
c/o VNA Foundation
501 Marquette Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Deadline
All application materials must be received by December 31, 2023.
January Scholarships
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Award
Scholarship recipients receive a $10,000 renewable scholarship (up to $40,000 total) for tuition, school fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board.
Eligibility
Candidates must
- Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
- Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
- Be citizens of the United States of America
- Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2023 or spring 2024. Applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible.
- Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four year college or university in the United States for the entire 2024-2025 academic school year
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 4, 2024, 3PM CST.
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
Award
Up to 15 recipients will receive $36,000.
Eligibility
- 13-19 years old
- Self-identified as Jewish
- A resident of the United States
- Volunteering without any compensation
- Currently serving in a leadership role on a project or initiative aimed at repairing the world
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 5th, 2024.
APIA Scholarship Program
Award
Recipients can receive awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.
Eligibility
- Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
- Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States
- Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a US accredited college or university in Fall 2024
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED
- Must apply for federal financial aid for the 24-25 academic year using the FASFA by early April 2024
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 9, 2024 before 5:00pm EST. The Recommender deadline is one month earlier: December 6, 2023, at 5PM Eastern.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Award
JRF Scholars receive college scholarships of up to $35,000 over four years and are financially sponsored to attend JRF‘s annual, four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference“ in New York City and other events throughout the year.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Be a United States citizen
- Present evidence of financial need
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
- Plan to attend an accredited/approved 4 year college within the United States or affiliated with a US-based college or university
- Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college
Application
Click here to apply and more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by 5:00pm EST on January 10, 2024.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Award
First Place: $10,000
Second Place: $3,000
Five Finalists: $1,000 each
Eight Semi-Finalists: $100 each
Eligibility
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades 9-12 attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; US students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the US territories; and US citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate.
Application
Apply online here. Please read all contest requirements.
Deadline
Applications are due January 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM (EST).
Speaking Up About Mental Health Essay Contest
Award
The contest, supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), will award a total of $15,000 in cash prizes to multiple winners.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a high school student ages 16 to 18 years old.
Application
There is no application fee to participate. Entries must be submitted on Challenge.gov.
For more information visit their website here or contact [email protected].
Deadline
Applications are due January 16, 2024 10:59 PM CST.
Lee J Brockway Scholarship
Award
Each academic year, one (1) student will be selected as the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship award.
Eligibility
The MWGL Region seeks students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Reside in one of the following locations: States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the province of Ontario, Canada.
- Currently enrolled in the twelfth grade.
*The student selected should be intending to enroll in a field related to educational facility planning and design. These would include, but not be limited to, architecture, engineering, interior design, facility planning, and construction management.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
The entire scholarship submission requirements will be accepted by email ONLY delivery to Julie Fried at [email protected]. Applications are due Wednesday, January 24, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
Daughters of the American Revolution National Scholarships
Award
Multiple scholarships are offered so awards may vary.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be citizens of the United States.
- Must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
- Are only eligible to receive one scholarship from the DAR.
*Specific requirements vary for each scholarship.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time).
The Dream.us Opportunity Scholarship
Award
The Opportunity Scholarship Award will cover your tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for our scholarship if you meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Are undocumented and came to the United States before November 1, 2018, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS.
- Came to the United States before the age of 16 (if you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible for our scholarship).
- Have significant unmet financial need.
- Live in and have graduated or will graduate from a high school in a targeted locked-out state by the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or have a cumulative college/university GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Intend to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an Opportunity Partner College in the Fall term of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 31, 2024, 11:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time.
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
Award
The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides high-achieving high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 each year for four academic years.
Eligibility
- Must be an Indiana resident
- Must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Must be a current high school senior or college student in Indiana
- Must have graduated or will graduate from an Indiana accredited high school or non-accredited nonpublic high school
- Must be able to utilize the scholarship for at least two full academic years
- Must meet one of the three Academic Requirements
- Rank in the top 20% of high school graduating class
- Have a top 20% ACT or SAT score
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must currently attend or plan to attend an eligible Indiana institution as a full-time student
- Must pursue or intend to pursue a course of study that would enable the student to teach at an eligible Indiana school after college graduation
- Must obtain a license to teach in Indiana and serve as a teacher in an eligible Indiana school for five years after college graduation
- Must maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA, complete 30 credit hours per year or their equivalent and meet all other requirements established by their program to renew the scholarship
- Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year
- Must not be in overpayment or default on a federal student loan or grant
- Must complete the service requirement or have all funds provided converted to a loan that must be repaid
Application
Click here to apply and more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 31, 2024.
Melvin Kruger Endowed/ Accredited University Scholarship
Award
Up to 12 students will receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll in a full-time course of study directly related to a career in the roofing industry or building construction.
- Enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for an entire academic year.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 31, 2024 3:00 pm Central Time.
Union Plus Scholarship
Award
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000.
Eligibility
- Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible.
- Members of participating unions from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible.
- The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Awards must be used for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due January 31, 2024 12:00pm EST.
Minority Horizon Bank Scholarship
Award
Based on the content of the essay, five (5) non-renewable scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1000 each.
Eligibility
- Must be a current or past graduate of high school in Lake, LaPorte or Porter Counties in Indiana.
- Must have a letter of acceptance for the school year from an accredited college or university.
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for the applicants' high school or college career.
- Must have participated in extra-curricular, community and volunteer activities.
- Must be able to prove financial need.
- The scholarship money must be applied to the university.
- This scholarship cannot be combined with any full tuition scholarship.
*It is not MANDATORY that the student major in banking or a closely related field but extra consideration will be given.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due January 31, 2024 at 12:00AM CST.
February Scholarships
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarships
Award
The amount varies depending on the scholarship awarded.
Eligibility
There are numerous scholarships listed with different requirements for each one. Click here to see the list of scholarships. Select Indiana next to "Search Scholarships".
Application
To start the application process, click here to create and account. For more information, visit the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Website.
Deadline
Applications are due by 11:00 PM MST on February 1, 2024.
Legacy Foundation Universal Scholarship Application
Award
The amount varies depending on the scholarship awarded.
Eligibility and Application
With one online application, students can apply to all eligible scholarships. The Legacy Scholarship application asks specific questions regarding the eligibility for each of their scholarships. The system will automatically determine which scholarships you qualify for. Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
The deadline to apply is 5pm Central on February 1, 2024.Porter-Starke Services Foundation Impact Scholarship Award
Award
Exact scholarship amount will be based on scholarship application and criteria
Eligibility
Applicant must:
- Be a graduating senior of a high school located in Porter County, Starke County, or Gary, IN
- Already be accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school and must be pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree.
* Immediate family members of Porter-Starke Services Board Members, Porter-Starke Services Foundation Board Members and Porter-Starke Services Executive Staff may not apply.
Application
Applications are now available electronically and can be downloaded and printed directly from https://www.porterstarke.org/resources/scholarships. They are requesting that all forms be typed and then printed. Handwritten forms will not be considered.
Deadline
Completed scholarship applications, letters of recommendation, and an official transcript must be postmarked by February 23, 2024 to the attention of Elliott Miller, Porter-Starke Services Foundation, 601 Wall Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Award
Simply complete one of the steps before the deadline, and you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing where you could win $500 and $40,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
Students must be:
- A senior in high school
- Be attending a university or college no later than Fall 2024
- Complete one of the steps before the deadlines
Application
You can access and complete the steps here.
Deadline
The deadline to complete the “Complete the FAFSA” and “Apply to Colleges” steps and be entered into that drawing for one of the 40,000 scholarships is Feb. 29, 2024.March Scholarships
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarships
Award & Eligibility
Varies. There are several scholarships open to Portage High School seniors including but not limited to:
- American Italian Benevolent Society Scholarship
- Barney Family Scholarship
- Christopher Day Memorial Scholarship
- Ralph E and Dee Bennett Memorial Scholarship
- Walter J. Bernacki Memorial Scholarship and
To view the scholarship information and all guidelines, visit here.
Application
Click here to apply.
Deadline
The application is due by March 1, 2024.
James and Betty Dye Foundation Scholarship
Award
Jim and Betty Dye Scholarships are $2,000 per semester toward tuition for a maximum of eight (8) consecutive full-time undergraduate fall and spring semesters ($16,000 total). Universities may adjust the amount of a Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship based upon other received scholarships, awards, or grants.
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must live in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana.
- Must be a current senior attending high school in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana or homeschooled.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0).
- Must have a minimum composite 1200 SAT/ 25 ACT or greater.
- Must be admitted unconditionally as a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student to one of the following universities:
- Indiana University Bloomington (IU)
- Indiana University Northwest (IUN)
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI)
- Purdue University West Lafayette (PU)
- Purdue University Northwest (PNW)
- Purdue University in Indianapolis (PUI)
- Ball State University Muncie (BSU)
Application
Apply online here. For more information about the Jim and Betty Dye Scholarships, visit their FAQ's.
Deadline
Eligible candidates must submit the scholarship application no later than 11:59PM CT on March 1, 2024.
Porter County Farm Bureau scholarship
Award
Multiple scholarships in the amounts of $250- $1000 depending on number of applicants.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be the child of an Indiana Farm Bureau member or a student member and remain such while the scholarship is in force; The Porter County Scholarship requires a Porter County membership for at least 1 year. Please check the county your parent is a member of before applying to county specific scholarships.
- Be a high school senior accepted in an approved/accredited college or university; OR Be a full-time student attending an approved/accredited college or university
Application
Click here to apply and for information.
Deadline
All application materials must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 1, 2024.
PNW CEP Student Scholarship
Award
Five (5) $1000 scholarships
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be an incoming freshman (first year) students
- Must have completed at least 3 PNW dual credits upon applying
- Must enroll as a full-time student at Purdue University Northwest
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due March 1, 2024.
Gail Walker Memorial Scholarship
Award
The award is a $1,000 scholarship in the form of a check payable to the student and the college or university they are attending.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a senior in high school, college freshman or sophomore
- Have a GPA between 3.5 to 2.5 on a 4 point scale
- Have active participation at a job(s) in your community within the last 4 years
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due March 15, 2024.
Leona Bruno Scholarship
Award
The award is a $1,000 scholarship in the form of a check payable to the student and the college or university they are attending.
Eligibility
This scholarship will be given based on the following criteria: scholastic achievement, personal integrity, active participation in and service to their attending school, and active participation in and service to their community.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due March 15, 2024.
Kyle Harrop Memorial Scholarship
Award
The scholarship will be a one-time award of $1,000 paid in late May.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a student at an IASP Department of Student Programs member school
- Have participated in one of the following Dept. of Student Activities programs while in high school: Academic Spell Bowl, Academic Super Bowl, and/or Academic Quiz Bowl.
- Enter and attend Purdue University, West Lafayette, as an admitted student in Fall, 2024
Application
Click here to download and complete the application.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 15,2024.
Porter County Community Foundation Scholarships
Award
Varies
Eligibility & Application
One application lets you apply for multiple scholarships, eligibility varies. To apply and to view eligibility requirements click here.
Deadline
Application is due by March 15, 2024.
Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
Award
Scholarship award $2,500 (renewable up to 3 years)
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA
- Must plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year
- Family total income must be less than $100,000 annually or have experienced an extenuating circumstance (medical, recent job change, etc.)
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Application is due by March 15, 2024.
Valparaiso Family YMCA Scholarship
Award
The Valparaiso Family YMCA Foundation will award multiple scholarships with a
minimum value of $2,500 each.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a resident of Porter County and be a U.S. Citizen.
- Applicant must attend high school in Porter County.
- Applicant must be accepted at an accredited public or private college, university, or technical school by July 1, 2024.
Selection Criteria:
- Financial need
- Academics
- Capacity to succeed
Application
Download the application here. Please paper clip the application. Do NOT staple. Do NOT make the application two-sided.
Applicant must submit a complete application to be considered:
- Completed application form (typed/neatly printed and signed by applicant)
- Official high school transcript
- Copy of official notification of SAT/ACT score (if available)
- Copy of Student Aid Report from FAFSA or completed Financial Information pages within this application
- Letter of Recommendation
Deadline
The complete application packet must be returned by March 15th, 2024 to:
Tracey McElree, Senior Director of Advancement
Valparaiso Family YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
NWI Chapter Special Scholarship in Memory of Dwayne Momon for Arts
Award
A scholarship award of $500.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must be a Male
- Must have proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university for the 2024 Fall Semester
- Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better, documented by a seven (7) semester high school transcript
- Must be involved in school and community activities
- Must have verification of at least 40 hours of community service
- Must demonstrate their written communication skills in a 450-500-word, typed and double-spaced essay on one of the topics listed below:
- One of the goals of NHBW, Inc. is to provide a means to build better communities through service activities. Describe a community service organization and/or activity you have been involved in and why.
- The NHBW, Inc. works throughout the year to help students reach their personal goals. Describe your goals for the future and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
Application
Click here to download the application. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Sharnice Williams (219) 384-9331 or email [email protected].
Deadline
Applications are due by March 23, 2024.
NWI Chapter Scholarship
Award
A scholarship award of $500.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must have proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university for the 2024 Fall Semester
- Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better, documented by a seven (7) semester high school transcript
- Must be involved in school and community activities
- Must have verification of at least 40 hours of community service
- Must demonstrate their written communication skills in a 450-500-word, typed and double-spaced essay on one of the topics listed below:
- One of the goals of NHBW, Inc. is to provide a means to build better communities through service activities. Describe a community service organization and/or activity you have been involved in and why.
- The NHBW, Inc. works throughout the year to help students reach their personal goals. Describe your goals for the future and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
Application
Click here to download the application. If you have question, please contact Ms. Sharnice Williams (219) 384-9331 or email [email protected].
Deadline
Applications are due by March 23, 2024.
2024 Non-Traditional Career Scholarships
Award
Scholarship awards $1000.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Consideration of non-traditional fields of study such as: construction, coding, cosmetology, welding, personal trainer, EMT, CNA and others.
- Must have participated in extracurricular, community, or volunteer activities while in high school
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
Hendricks Black Family Service Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
Hendricks Black Education Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Consideration of education majors or participation in community service
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST
Horizon Bank Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
*Consideration of leadership and majors in banking or business administration
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
Melton Family Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Consideration of political science majors, leadership and civic/civil rights
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
Michael L. Suggs STEM Youth Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $1,500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
- Consideration of STEM majors in college
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
National Hook-up of Black Women Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a female graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Consideration of education majors, and interest in community outreach/women services
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
National Council of Negro Women Gary Section Education Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
- Consideration of education majors, and interest in community outreach/women services
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
Old National Bank Diversity Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards one $1,000 and one $500.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Required documentation of accommodations in high school
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
- Consideration of pursuing a trade or post-secondary education program
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
Rogelio “Roy” Dominguez Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $2,000.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from an accredited 4 -year college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
- Preference given to students who plan to major in criminal justice or a related field.
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
Northwest Indiana Corvette Club’s Anthony Courtney Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from a college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 25, 2024 11:59 PM CST.
Culler Gilliam Scholarship
Award
One $1,000 scholarship and one $500 scholarship will be awarded.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Consideration of majors in education or business administration
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Award
$2,500 per year (renewed up to four years - $10,000 maximum)
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be an Indiana resident of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper or Starke County
- Must be pursuing a career in construction or a related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, etc.)
- Must have a GPA greater than 3.0
- Must pass an annual drug test
- Must participate in extra curricular activities in school and/or the community
Application
Click here to download the application. Click here for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 31, 2024.Award
$5,000
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Be preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree full-time at an accredited college or university. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply.
- Be pursuing a career in the performing arts with an eligible major
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Exhibit leadership and be active in community
- Selected applicants must identify as Black or African American
Application
To apply you will need to sign up for an account. Their website and more information can be found here.
Deadline
Applications are due March 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET.
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Award
$5,000
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Be preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree full-time at an accredited college or university. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply.
- Be pursuing a career in the visual arts with an eligible major
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Exhibit leadership and be active in community
- Selected applicants must identify as Black or African American
Application
To apply you will need to sign up for an account. Their website and more information can be found here.
Deadline
Applications are due March 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET.
Harriet Baxter Scholarship (Porter County Community Foundation)
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicants for the scholarship must:
- Be a United States Citizen;
- Reside in Porter County, Indiana;
- Be accepted into Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business;
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0; and
- Demonstrate financial need.
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
The application is due March 31, 2024.
Philip A. Maxwell Family Agriculture Scholarship (Porter County Community Foundation)
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must reside in Porter County
- Must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the field of agriculture
- Must be accepted beginning in the Fall of 2024 at an accredited public or private college or university by July 1, 2024
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
The application is due March 31, 2024.
The Tracking Foundation Multi-Year Scholarship Program
Award
$40,000
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident
- Preparing to pursue, or currently pursuing, an undergraduate degree full-time at an accredited college or university. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply.
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Exhibit leadership and be active in community
- Selected applicants must identify as Black or African American
Application
To apply you will need to sign up for an account. Their website and more information can be found here.
Deadline
Applications are due March 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET.April Scholarships
Arthur O. Davis 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship (Porter County Community Foundation)
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must be accepted beginning in the Fall of 2024 at an accredited trade school, technical education institution or college or university by July 1, 2024
- Must be a high school senior or member in their final year of Porter County 4-H membership that has not received the scholarship before
- Must be at least a 6 year participant of the Horse & Pony Program
- Must have a minimum GPA in high school or 2.5
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
Applications are due by April 1, 2024.
Duneland Garden Club Scholarship
Award
$1,000
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a full time student and attend highschool in the Porter County District
- Must be a graduating senior
- Must be a resident of Indiana
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Plans to pursue post-secondary level work at an accredited institution in one of the following fields: Agriculture Education, Agronomy, Floriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Biology (excluding medical), Conservation, Environmental concerns, Forestry, Plant Pathology, City Planning, Wildlife Science, Land Management, or allied subjects.
Application
Click here to download the application. Please make sure to read the directions carefully and include all the requested materials.
Deadline
Application and supporting materials are due April 1, 2024.
Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship
Award
40 scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $750.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be an Indiana Resident
- Must be committed to pursuing an education and career in a law enforcement field at an Indiana college
- Must be a current member of the Indiana Sheriff's Association OR a dependent child/grandchild of a current member of the association**
- Must enroll as a full-time student (12 hours)
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by April 1, 2024.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Award
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $10,000 award.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have demonstrated financial need
- Must have a cumulative 2.5 or above GPA
- Must have current or planned full-time enrollment in an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States
- Must be or plan to be majoring in one of the following: Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science, Cyber/Cyber Security, Mathematics, or Physics
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due April 1, 2024 by 3:00 pm Central Time.
Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Award
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $5,000 award.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be a high school senior OR high school graduate (or GED equivalent).
- Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll full-time or part-time (minimum of 6 credit hours) by the Fall 2024 semester at one of the following types of accredited institutions: vocational technical school, trade school, two-year.
- Must be pursuing an associate’s degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential, in one of the following fields of study, with an anticipated completion date no earlier than December 2024 and no later than June 207: Computer & Information Sciences, Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Mechanic & Repair Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due April 1, 2024 by 3:00 pm Central Time.
Valparaiso Woman’s Association Scholarship
Award
Two $500 scholarships will be awarded.
Eligibility
Must be a senior attending a Porter County high school.
Application
Click here to download the application. Paper applications are also available in Guidance.
Deadline
Applications are due to Guidance by April 5, 2024.
Ed Bahler Sr. Innovation & Construction Scholarship
Award
A scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to a successful candidate. This can be renewed for up to three additional years if you maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Eligibility
- Candidate must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Candidate must be a 2024 graduating senior or a college student who was awarded a scholarship the prior year from FBi Buildings, Inc.
- This Scholarship will only be applied to the Building Construction Management (BCM) and School of Agriculture Engineering, Design (CAD), Sales, Marketing, and Engineering.
- Scholarships may be applied toward tuition or course fees in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, or Wisconsin.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applicants must have all required documents mailed or submitted online by April 5, 2024.
Alberico Scholarship
Award
The Alberico Scholarship Foundation awards $2,500 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must submit letters of recommendation from two teachers
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must complete the online application form and submit all attachments
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by April 15, 2024.
Work Ethic Scholarship Program
Award
For the tenth year in a row, the Mike Rowe Works Foundation is giving away $1,000,000 in scholarships through their Work Ethic Scholarship Program.
Eligibility
Applicants Must:
- Be a High School Senior, high school graduate, or have a GED equivalent
- Plan to complete an approved trade program after December 1, 2024
- Be enrolled in/plan to enroll in an approved trade program at an accredited two year college, vocational, technical school, or other approved technical institute in the US
Application
Click HERE to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due April 17th, 2024 at 11:59PM Pacific Time Zone
Next Generation Scholarship (Regional Federal Credit Union)
Award
The Next Generation Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to two high school students.
Eligibility
Scholarship winners must create a Regional Federal Credit Union savings and checking account.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications must be completed by April 19, 2024.
APWA Indiana Chapter Scholarships
Award
The Chapter intends to award one scholarship of $1000 per year. Any individual recipient will be eligible for a maximum of $4000 over four years, although successive individual awards are not guaranteed.
Eligibility
High School Seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning during the Fall 2024 Semester at the undergraduate level whose major course of study encompasses the fields of Engineering, Public Works Administration, Public Relations, Finance or other programs within the public works field are eligible. Candidates must reside within Indiana. Students may be part-time or full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning; however, candidates must be seeking a degree. Active members of the 2024 Scholarship Committee of the APWA Indiana Chapter and their immediate family members are not eligible.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
All application materials must be scanned and emailed on or before April 26, 2024 and submitted to the current Scholarship Committee Chairperson.
St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarships
Award
The awards will be decided by the Scholarship Review Committee. Awards will be made
based on the program funds available and will be distributed in two payments, payable to the institution.
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants include high school seniors from the following St. Mary Medical Center Service areas: Hobart High School, River Forest High School, Thomas A. Edison High School, Lake Station; Valparaiso High School, Andrean High School, Boone Grove High School, Wheeler High School, Portage High School, Merrillville High School.
- University enrollment should reflect a two- or - more year accredited college program.
- Applicants must be seeking a post-secondary degree in any medical field related to the biological edifice of a person. These applicants must have a cumulative and current Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.
- Applicants must be United States citizen.
Application
Click here to download the application. You can review the St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Program Guidelines here.
Deadline
Application Deadline is Friday, April 26th, 2024. Applications should be submitted to the Gift Shop volunteer by 2:00PM. Applications received after the deadline, even if postdated, will not be accepted. Electronic submissions should be emailed to [email protected].
Partners for Clean Air Scholarship
Award
This year, one or more scholarship(s) of $2,500 will be awarded
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte county; and must be on track to graduate in Spring/Summer of 2024
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Attend an accredited college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2024
- Pursue a Bachelor’s, or a minimum two year trade school certification or degree
*Qualified students will be considered provided they demonstrate how their planned field of study aligns with clean air and/or public health.
Application
Click here to download the application. Click here for more information. Applications must be submitted electronically to [email protected].
Deadline
May Scholarships
Warren “Skip” Highwood Memorial Scholarship
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicant must be planning on choosing a career as a FireFighter, Police Officer, EMT, or Paramedic.
Application
Click here to download the application and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 1, 2024.
Umps Care Charities All-Star Scholarship
Award
The award amount can be up to $5,000 per semester.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must have been adopted or exited foster care to permanent guardianship at or after the age of thirteen
- Must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA application
- Must be an incoming college freshman under the age of twenty-one.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 1, 2024.
MyImpact Challenge
Award
Student Grand Prize: $10,000
Student First Prize: $7,500
Student Second Prize: $5,000
Student Third Prize: $2,500
Student Honorable Mention: $1,500
Eligibility
Submission is open to US citizens and US-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2024.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Indiana Latino Institute Scholarship
Award
$1,000
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be planning to enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester in the 2024-2025 academic year
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 25 at the time of submission
- Must demonstrate academic achievement (minimum 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale)
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must have a document of ongoing community service involvement
- Must attend a college or university in Indiana
*Preference given to Latino students residing in Indiana who are first generation college students. Applicant cannot be a 21st century scholar.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due May 31, 2024.*Past 22-23 Scholarships*
Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers
Award
The winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship and a one year membership to the American Association of Physics Teachers
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be accepted into an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university
- Be a US citizen
- Plan to pursue a course of study leading towards a career in teaching physics in high school
- Show promise of success in their studies
Application
Click here to create an account and start the application process. For more information, please visit Barbara Lotze Scholarship Page.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 1, 2022.Award
AED.us awards one $1,500 scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a high school senior or enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Application
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:
- Locate and take a picture of an AED in your community
- Interview someone who has used an AED (i.e. EMS, Fire Dept, Law Enforcement)
- Record a 1-2 minute video of them describing a time when an AED saved or could have saved a life
- Write a 300-500 word summary of the interview
- Email Picture, Video, and Summary to [email protected]
For more information click here.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 1, 2022.Award
Nationally, 500 Dell Scholars are selected each year. All Dell Scholars receive:
- A $20,000 scholarship
- Personalized, multifacted support for the academic, financial, and emotional life challenges that may prevent students from completing college
- A laptop with a 4-year warranty
- Chegg credits. ($500 annually for four years) to be used for textbook purchases and rentals and/or textbook solutions (via Chegg Study)
- Scholars Resource Network for scholars and their families to deal with stress, debt, and other life circumstances
- Access to a teletherapy service that connects students to professional counseling
Eligibility
Students must:
- Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12. View a list of approved CRPs here
- Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
- Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant and first year of college
- Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited higher education institution and pursue a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
- Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
Application
The application opens October 1st, click here to apply. For more information, please visit the FAQS here.
Deadline
Applications are due December 1, 2022.Award
National Scholarship winners receive a $7,500 scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity.
Eligibility
Students must:
- Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States
- have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due December 5, 2022.Award
$2,000 (5 awards available)
Eligibility
Students must be:
- A high school senior who will be starting college or university in Fall 2023
- Have a current overall GPA of at least 3.0
- A current US citizen
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due December 8, 2022.Award
The winner's undergraduate tuition expenses will be paid for up to four years, starting with the 2023-2024 academic year.
Eligibility
Students must:
- Be a woman attending (or planning to attend) a school in the United States or a US Territory
- Be a high school senior (or undergraduate student)
- Submit a educational video about a STEM topic you are passionate about
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due December 13, 2022 by 11:59PM CST.
Award
Multiple scholarships, up to $50,000
Eligibility
Students must be:
- A current high school senior
- Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrate community involvement through volunteering, sports, clubs and or religious organizations
- Plan to enroll full-time in 2023–24 at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational technical school in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, or Guam.
Application
Application information and instructions can be found here.
Deadline
Applications are due December 15, 2022.Award
Winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of the United States or in possession of an Alien Registration Card
- High school senior or enrolled in an accredited US college or university
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, etc.
Application
Email completed applications to [email protected]. Click here for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 15, 2022.Award
Winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
- Either currently enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited undergraduate college
- No cumulative GPA requirement
Application
Applicants must write a 350 or more word essay on the topic of healthcare. The Essay must address the following 2 questions:
1) Should Healthcare be Universal?
2) How do you feel about the cost of healthcare vs the benefit?
When complete, email [email protected]. Send your full name, college/university name and address, a phone number to reach you at, and any proof of enrollment you have. Additionally, please send a phone number to contact you at in the event you are chosen as the winner. Click here for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 15, 2022.
Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program
Award
Up to 100 renewable awards of $5,000 each and up to 100 one-time honorariums of $2,500 each will be granted.
Eligibility
Students must be:
- A United States citizen or legal resident or claiming residency in one of the 50 US states, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
- A current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited college in the US by Fall 2023
- Willing to provide a release to publicize their identities and information about their achievements along with photographs for use in program promotion
Students who have made an outstanding achievement related to reducing their risk in areas such as financial, environment, health, and/or emergency preparedness or an achievement around empowering society to better face risk, are encouraged to apply.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information. You must upload a current transcript of grades with your application.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 16, 2022 at 3:00pm CST.
Visiting Nurse Association Foundation Tricia’s Scholarship
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Northwest Indiana
- Must be able to provide evidence of application to or current enrollment in a nursing education program to be considered for aid
- In general, is not seeking a Masters, Doctorate, or Nurse Practitioner degree and/or is not graduating within the year.
Application
Click here to download the application. Applications and supporting documents must be sent to:
Tricia's Scholarship Fund
c/o VNA Foundation
501 Marquette Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Deadline
All application materials must be received by December 31, 2022.
Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship
Award
Winners will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
- Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent
- Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States
- Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of Home Depot.
- Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Construction Management
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by December 31, 2022.
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
Award
15 recipients will receive $36,000.
Eligibility
- 13-19 years old (on January 5, 2023)
- Self-identified as Jewish
- A resident of the United States
- Volunteering without any compensation
- Currently serving in a leadership role on a project or initiative aimed at repairing the world
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 5th, 2023.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Award
Scholarship recipients receive a $10,000 renewable scholarship (up to $40,000 total) for tuition, school fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board.
Eligibility
Candidates must
- Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
- Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
- Be citizens of the United States of America
- Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2022 or spring 2023. Applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible.
- Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four year college or university in the United States for the entire 2023-2024 academic school year
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 5, 2023, 3 p.m. CST.
Ron Brown Scholarship Program
Award
Recipients will be awarded $40,000 ($10,000 a year).
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be Black/African American
- Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
- Be a current high school senior at the time of their application
- Excel academically
- Exhibit exceptional leadership potential
- Participate in community service activities
- Demonstrate financial need
Applications
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 9, 2023.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Award
Recipients will receive up to $30,000 over four years.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Be a United States citizen
- Present evidence of financial need
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
- Submit an official SAT and/or ACT exam score
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4 year college within the United States
- Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college
Application
Click here to apply and more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by 5:00pm EST on January 11, 2023.
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship
Award
Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000 per year.
Eligibility
- Applicant is a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who is at least 16 years old.
- Applicant must be on-track to apply for or enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools).
- Applicant has not previously received a Live Más Scholarship.
- Applicant must submit an original video that tells the story of your real, driving passion between 30 seconds and two minutes in length and no larger than 100MB. Click here for video requirements.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
The deadline to apply is January 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST.
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Award
First Place: $10,000
Second Place: $3,000
Five Finalists: $1,000 each
Eight Semi-Finalists: $100 each
Eligibility
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades 9-12 attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; US students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the US territories; and US citizens attending schools overseas. Past winners and finalists are not eligible to participate. Employees of John Hancock Financial Services and members of their families are not eligible to participate.
Application
Apply online here. Please read all contest requirements.
Deadline
Applications are due January 13, 2023 at 11:59 PM (EST).
Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy Scholarship
Award
The scholarship award is $2,500.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a current high school student (Grades 9-12)
- Complete 1 lesson of Finance Academy (15-30 minutes)
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
The application is due January 15, 2023.
APIA Scholarship Program
Award
Recipients can receive awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.
Eligibility
- Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
- Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States
- Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a US accredited college or university in Fall 2023
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED
- Must apply for federal financial aid for the 23-24 academic year using the FASFA by early April 2023
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 19, 2023 before 5:00pm EST.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program
Award
Awards range from $5,000 - $10,000 with a lifetime disbursement limit up to $40,000.
Eligibility
Applicants
- Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Must be a high school senior who is currently enrolled or has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject
- Must be planning to attain a bachelor's degree in a computer science related field from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 20, 2023 3:00 pm CT.
Knights of Pythias Educational Assistance Program
Award
$1,000 Scholarship
Eligibility
Applicants
- Must be a senior in high school
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be attending or planning to attend an accredited college or university
Application
The application can be found here. Please read the REQUIREMENTS page carefully as there are several components to the application. The application must be typed, handwritten application will be automatically disqualified.
Deadline
Applications must be postmarked by January 25, 2023.
Foot Locker Scholar Program
Award
20 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes, depending on their college program, can receive up to $20,000 in college scholarship money for their excellence in school, on their sports teams, and in their communities.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a graduating high school senior, pursuing an undergraduate degree at a two - or four-year community college or four-year school.
- Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 30, 2023 at 11:59PM Eastern Time.
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
Award
Recipients will receive $7,500 each year for 4 years.
Eligibility
- Must be an Indiana resident
- Must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Must be a current high school senior or college student in Indiana
- Must have graduated or will graduate from an Indiana accredited high school or non-accredited nonpublic high school
- Must be able to utilize the scholarship for at least two full academic years
- Must meet one of the three Academic Requirements
- Rank in the top 20% of high school graduating class
- Have a top 20% ACT or SAT score
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Must currently attend or plan to attend an eligible Indiana institution as a full-time student
- Must pursue or intend to pursue a course of study that would enable the student to teach at an eligible Indiana school after college graduation
- Must obtain a license to teach in Indiana and serve as a teacher in an eligible Indiana school for five years after college graduation
- Must maintain a 3.0/4.0 GPA, complete 30 credit hours per year or their equivalent and meet all other requirements established by their program to renew the scholarship
- Must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year
- Must not be in overpayment or default on a federal student loan or grant
- Must complete the service requirement or have all funds provided converted to a loan that must be repaid
Application
Click here to apply and more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 31, 2023.Daughters of the American Revolution National Scholarships
Award
Multiple scholarships are offered so awards may vary.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be citizens of the United States.
- Must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
- Are only eligible to receive one scholarship from the DAR.
*Specific requirements vary for each scholarship.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time).Award
The Opportunity Scholarship Award will cover your tuition, fees, on-campus housing, and meals at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for our scholarship if you meet the following eligibility criteria.
- Are undocumented and came to the United States before November 1, 2017, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS.
- Came to the United States before the age of 16 (if you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible for our scholarship).
- Have significant unmet financial need.
- Live in and have graduated or will graduate from a high school in a targeted locked-out state by the end of the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or have a cumulative college/university GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Intend to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an Opportunity Partner College in the Fall term of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 31, 2023, 11:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time.Award
12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses.
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Resident of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, and the US territories
- At least sixteen (16) years old at the time of entry
- A high school senior student, including a student who attends an alternative school or is home schooled
Application
To apply click here and follow the links and instructions to complete and submit the registration form including a valid email address.
Deadline
Applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on January 31, 2023.Award
Up to 12 students will receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be high school senior or graduate who plans to enroll in a full-time course of study directly related to a career in the roofing industry or building construction.
- Enroll at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for an entire academic year.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by January 31, 2023 3:00 pm Central Time.Award
Amounts range from $500 to $4,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must be current and/or retired members of participating unions, their spouses or their dependent children.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due January 31, 2023.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarships
Award
The amount varies depending on the scholarship awarded.
Eligibility
There are numerous scholarships listed with different requirements for each one. Click here to see the list of scholarships. Select Indiana next to "Search Scholarships".
Application
To start the application process, click here to create and account. For more information, visit the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Website.
Deadline
Applications are due by February 1, 2023 before 11:00 pm MST.
Legacy Foundation Universal Scholarship Application
Award
There are several scholarships which have awards ranging from $150 to $40,000.
Eligibility and Application
With one online application, students can apply to all eligible scholarships. The Legacy Scholarship application asks specific questions regarding the eligibility for each of their scholarships. The system will automatically determine which scholarships you qualify for. Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
The deadline to apply is 5pm Central on February 1, 2023.
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarships
Award & Eligibility
Varies. There are several scholarships open to Portage High School seniors.
- American Italian Benevolent Society Scholarship
- Barney Family Scholarship
- Christopher Day Memorial Scholarship
- Ralph E and Dee Bennett Memorial Scholarship
- Walter J. Bernacki Memorial Scholarship
- Youth County Club Scholarship
To view the scholarship information and all guidelines, visit here.
Application
Click here to apply.
Deadline
The application is due by February 17, 2023.
Physicians Health Plan Scholarship
Award
First place will receive $3,000, second place will receive $2,000, and third will receive $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a high school senior
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be planning on pursuing a degree in a health related field
- Be either a PHP member or attend high school in the PHP service area
- Have applied/accepted by a university, college, or technical school
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
Applications and supporting documents must be mailed by February 17, 2023.
Big Future Scholarships
Award
Simply complete one of the steps before the deadline, and you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing where you could win $500 and $40,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
Students must be:
- A senior in high school
- Be attending a university or college no later than Fall 2023
- Complete one of the steps before the deadlines
Application
You can access and complete the steps here.
Deadline
The deadline to complete the “Complete the FAFSA”, “Apply to Colleges” and “Explore Scholarships” steps and be entered into that drawing for one of the 40,000 scholarships is Feb. 28, 2023. You can complete the other steps that are due at a later date for more entries into the drawings.Gail Walker Memorial Scholarship
Award
The award is a $1,000 scholarship in the form of a check payable to the student and the college or university they are attending.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a senior in high school, college freshman or sophomore
- Have a GPA between 3.5 to 2.5 on a 4 point scale
- Have active participation at a job(s) in your community within the last 4 years
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due March 1, 2023.
James and Betty Dye Foundation Scholarship
Award
In 2023, the Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship Program is offering about 150 scholarships for $2,000 a semester and 10 scholarships for $5,500 a semester — or $2.84 million over eight semesters.
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must live in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana.
- Must be a current senior at a participating high school in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0).
- Must be admitted unconditionally as a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student to one of the following universities:
- Indiana University Bloomington (IU)
- Indiana University Northwest (IUN)
- Purdue University West Lafayette (PU)
- Purdue University Northwest (PNW)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
- Ball State University Muncie (BSU)
Application
Apply online here. For more information about the Jim and Betty Dye Scholarships, visit their FAQ's.
Deadline
Eligible candidates must submit the scholarship application no later than 11:59PM CT on March 1, 2023.
Leona Bruno Scholarship
Award
The award is a $1,000 scholarship in the form of a check payable to the student and the college or university they are attending.
Eligibility
This scholarship will be given based on the following criteria: scholastic achievement, personal integrity, active participation in and service to their attending school, and active participation in and service to their community.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due March 1, 2023.
Porter County Farm Bureau scholarship
Award
Multiple scholarships in the amounts of $500- $1000 depending on number of applicants.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be the child of an Indiana Farm Bureau member or a student member and remain such while the scholarship is in force; The Porter County Scholarship requires a Porter County membership for at least 1 year.
- Be a high school senior accepted in an approved/accredited college or university; OR Be a full-time student attending an approved/accredited college or university
Application
Click here to apply and for information.
Deadline
All application materials must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 1, 2023.
Porter-Starke Services Foundation Impact Scholarship Award
Award
Exact scholarship amount will be based on scholarship application and criteria.
Eligibility
Applicant must be:
- A graduating senior of a high school located in Porter, Starke, or Lake County
- Accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school and pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree
* Immediate family members of Porter-Starke Services Board Members, Porter-Starke Services Foundation Board Members and Porter-Starke Services Executive Staff may not apply.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Completed scholarship applications, letters of recommendation, and an official transcript are due by March 3, 2023.
Next Generation Scholarship (Regional Federal Credit Union)
Award
The Next Generation Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to two high school students.
Eligibility
Applicants must be in 9th through 12th grade.You don’t need a REGIONAL account to apply, but if you win it is required that you open up a savings and checking account. Direct deposit is the way REGIONAL disburses these scholarships.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications must be completed by March 10, 2023.
PHS Local Scholarship Opportunities
Awards & Eligibility
Varies - Please see the Scholarships List here
Application
Download the applications from Google Drive here, Paper copies of each application are also available in the East Guidance Office.
Deadline
Most applications must be completed and submitted to Mrs. Dawn Johnson in the East Guidance office by March 10, 2023. Please read the requirements prior to submitting.
Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
Award
Scholarship award $2,500 (renewable up to 3 years)
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA
- Must plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year
- Family total income must be less than $100,000 annually or have experienced an extenuating circumstance (medical, recent job change, etc.)
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Application is due by March 15, 2023.
Kyle Harrop Memorial Scholarship
Award
The scholarship will be a one-time award of $1,000 paid in late May.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a student at an IASP Department of Student Programs member school
- Have participated in one of the following Dept. of Student Activities programs while in high school: Academic Spell Bowl, Academic Super Bowl, and/or Academic Quiz Bowl.
- Enter and attend Purdue University, West Lafayette, as an admitted student in Fall, 2023;
Application
Click here to download and complete the application.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 15,2023.
National Panhellenic Conference Centennial Scholarships
Award
Scholarship amount is $2,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a college-bound high school woman graduating in 2023
- Be involved in women's-only or women's-focused organization(s) or plan to participate in one or more in college
Application
Click here to apply.
Deadline
Applications are due March 15, 2023.
First Trust Credit Union Scholarship (Pursuing Bachelor’s)
Award
The award will be a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be graduating from an accredited high school and entering the initial year of post
high school education in pursuit of a four-year degree.
- Be a member of First Trust Credit Union – if not a current
member, applicant may open an account at any local branch location (Bring
photo I.D. and social security card, and parent/guardian if under 18 years of
age.)
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. cst on Friday, March 17, 2023.
First Trust Credit Union Scholarship (Pursuing Apprenticeship, Associates, or Certification)
Award
The award will be a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be graduating from an accredited high school.
- Be enrolling in an accredited non-four year program which will result in licensing or certification of the student.
- Be a member of First Trust Credit Union – if not a current
member, applicant may open an account at any local branch location (Bring
photo I.D. and social security card, and parent/guardian if under 18 years of
age.)
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Horizon Bank Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from a college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
*Consideration will be given to students majoring in banking or a closely related field.
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 20, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
The Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program
Award
Recipients will receive a $10,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a high school senior who plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school within one year of high school graduation
- are able to demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant-eligible
- Must have a current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 27 at 12 pm ET.
2023 Non-Traditional Career Scholarships
Award
Scholarship awards $500.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must provide a transcript from a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte County
- Must have a letter of acceptance or admission from an accredited trade program, vocational school, OR other non-traditional career certification programs
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must have participated in extracurricular, community, or volunteer activities while in high school
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
The application deadline was extended to March 28, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
Culer A Gilliam Foundation Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $500 -1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from a college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 unweighted cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
The application deadline was extended to March 28, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
Hendricks Black Family Service Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a participant of ROTC or military education program
- Must plan to be a person in ROTC or any branch of service enlistment (active or reserve) while in college
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from a college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
The application deadline was extended to March 28, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
Michael L. Suggs STEM Youth Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $1,500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from a college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
The application deadline was extended to March 28, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
National Council of Negro Women Gary Section Education Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $500.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from a college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
The application deadline was extended to March 28, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
Northwest Indiana Corvette Club’s Anthony Courtney Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from a college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
The application deadline was extended to March 28, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
Old National Bank Diversity Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $1,000.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a disability that required accommodations in high school
- Must be able to provide a copy of school IEP
- Must have a letter of acceptance from a college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
The application deadline was extended to March 28, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
Rogelio “Roy” Dominguez Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $2,000.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance from an accredited 4 -year college/university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Must participate in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities
- Preference given to students who plan to major in criminal justice or a related field.
Application
To start the application process, click here to create an account. For more information, visit the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, Inc's website here.
Deadline
The application deadline was extended to March 28, 2023 11:59 PM CST.
Don Quijote Spanish Scholarship
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Each student applying for an educational scholarship from the Fund must:
- Be a student enrolled and in good standing in a high school or undergraduate degree program at the time of application
- Be a resident of Porter County, Indiana
- Be accepted or approved to participate in a language/cultural enrichment travel program in a Spanish speaking country or an immersion program in the United States
- Have a C+ grade point average (equivalent to a 2.3 on a 4.0 GPA scale)
- Be willing to share their experiences with members of the Board of the Don Quijote Spanish Education Fund at a fundraising event or a Board Meeting with a two minute presentation featuring trip highlights.
Application
Click here to download the application. Applications must be typed, handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Deadline
Applications are due by Match 30, 2023.
Advanced Financial Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Award
A $2,000 scholarship award.
Eligibility
Applicant must:
- Be a member of AFFCU or immediate family member of an AFFU member as of June 30,2022
- Be a Lake or Porter County high school graduating senior planning to attain a four year degree from an accredited university or college
Application
For the application itself, AFFU tracks each one distributed to confirm you are a member or an immediate family member of a current AFFCU accountholder. If you are interested, please email [email protected] to get a copy of the application.
Deadline
Applications are due March 31, 2023.
Construction Advancement Foundation Scholarship
Award
$2,500 per year (renewed up to four years - $10,000 maximum)
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must be an Indiana resident of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper or Starke County
- Must be pursuing a career in construction or a related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, etc.)
- Must have a GPA greater than 3.0
- Must pass an annual drug test
- Must participate in extra curricular activities in school and/or the community
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
Applications are due by March 31, 2023.
Harriet Baxter Scholarship (Porter County Community Foundation)
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicants for the scholarship must:
- Be a United States Citizen;
- Reside in Porter County, Indiana;
- Be accepted into Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business;
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0; and
- Demonstrate financial need.
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
The application is due March 31, 2023.
IAPSS Sagamore Foundation Scholarship
Award
Two $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must high school senior related to a current institutional member of IAPSS and attending an Indiana public school.
- Must be admitted and accepted as a full time student at a four or two year college or vocational/technical school.
*One scholarship will be awarded to a high performing senior majoring in education and planning to become a teacher, and one to an academically high performing and ECA action senior.
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
Applications and supplemental materials must be submitted by March 31, 2023.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Award
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $10,000 award.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have demonstrated financial need
- Must have a cumulative 2.5 or above GPA
- Must have current or planned full-time enrollment in an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States
- Must be or plan to be majoring in one of the following: Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due March 31, 2023 by 3:00 pm Central Time.
Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Award
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $5,000 award.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be a high school senior OR high school graduate (or GED equivalent).
- Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll full-time or part-time (minimum of 6 credit hours) by the Fall 2023 semester at one of the following types of accredited institutions: vocational technical school, trade school, two-year.
- Must be pursuing an associate’s degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential, in one of the following fields of study, with an anticipated completion date no earlier than December 2023 and no later than June 2026: Computer & Information Sciences, Engineering, Engineering Technologies, Mechanic & Repair Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due March 31, 2023 by 3:00 pm Central Time.
Partners for Clean Air Scholarship
Award
The award amount is $2,500.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a senior at a high school in Lake, Porter, or LaPorte county; and must be on track to graduate in Spring/Summer of 2023
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Attend an accredited college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2023
- Pursue a Bachelor’s, or a minimum two year trade school certification or degree
Application
Click here to download the application. Click here for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by 5:00pm CST on March 31, 2023.
Philip A. Maxwell Family Agriculture Scholarship (Porter County Community Foundation)
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must reside in Porter County
- Must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the field of agriculture
- Must be accepted beginning in the fall of 2023 at an accredited public or private college or university by July 1, 2023
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
The application is due March 31, 2023.
Valparaiso Family YMCA Foundation Scholarship
Award
Four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Eligibility
Applicant must:
- Be a resident of Porter County and be a U.S. Citizen.
- Attend high school in Porter County.
- Be accepted at an accredited public/private college, university, or technical school by July 1, 2023.
*Successful applicant preferred to be able to attend Annual recognition dinner in Fall of 2024.
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
Applications and supporting materials are due by March 31, 2023.
Arthur O. Davis 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship
(Porter County Community Foundation)
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a United States Citizen
- Must be accepted beginning in the fall of 2023 at an accredited trade school, technical education institution or college or university by July 1, 2023
- Must be a high school senior or member in their final year of Porter County 4-H membership that has not received the scholarship before
- Must be at least a 6 year participant of the Horse & Pony Program
- Must have a minimum GPA in high school or 2.5
Application
Click here to download the application.
Deadline
Applications are due by April 1, 2023.
Indiana Oil and Gas Association Scholarship
Award
Awards vary between $500-$5,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Have a financial need determined by the scholarship committee.
- Plan to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry; pursuing a bachelor's degree, with preference given for Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Geology majors.
- Be a resident of Indiana.
- Be attending an accredited college in the coming fall.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by April 1, 2023.
Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship
Award
Scholarship awards $750.
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be an Indiana Resident
- Must be committed to pursuing an education and career in a law enforcement field at Indiana college or university
- Must enroll as a full-time student (12 hours)
- Must be a current member of the Indiana Sheriff's Association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by April 1, 2023.
Knights of Pythias Poster/Visual Arts Contest
Award
Prices range from $100-$500 at the state level, with an opportunity to earn more at the national level.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in a high school, parochial school, or home schooled at the high school level in Indiana.
Application
Click here to learn more about how to apply.
Deadline
Posters are due by April 1, 2023.
Victory 4 Kidz Scholarship
Award
Awards vary between $1,000 and $2,500
Eligibility
Applicant:
- Must be a high school senior
- Must be pursuing a career in healthcare.
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Application
Click here to apply. For more information visit the Victory 4 Kidz Website: here.
Deadline
Applications are due April 9, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Ed Bahler Sr. Innovation & Construction Scholarship
Award
A scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to a successful candidate. This can be renewed for up to three additional years if you maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Eligibility
- Candidate must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Candidate must be a 2023 graduating senior or a college student who was awarded a scholarship the prior year from FBi Buildings, Inc.
- This Scholarship will only be applied to the Building Construction Management (BCM) and School of Agriculture Engineering, Design (CAD), Sales, Marketing, and Engineering.
- Scholarships may be applied toward tuition or course fees in the states of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, or Wisconsin.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applicants must have all required documents mailed or submitted online by April 11, 2023.
NWI Chapter Special Scholarship in Memory of Dwayne Momon for Arts
Award
A scholarship award of $500.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a graduating high school senior or returning college student
- Must be a Male
- Must have proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university for the 2023 Fall Semester
- Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better, documented by a seven (7) semester high school transcript
- Must be involved in school and community activities
- Must have verification of at least 30 hours of community service
- Must demonstrate their written communication skills in a 400-450-word, typed and double-spaced essay on one of the topics listed below:
- One of the goals of NHBW, Inc. is to provide a means to build better communities through service activities. Describe a community service organization and/or activity you have been involved in and why.
- The NHBW, Inc. works throughout the year to help students reach their personal goals. Describe your goals for the future and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
Application
Click here to download the application. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Tara Nelson at 219-808-0106 or [email protected]
Deadline
Applications are due by April 14, 2023.
NWI Chapter Scholarship
Award
A scholarship award of $500.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must have proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university for the 2023 Fall Semester
- Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better, documented by a seven (7) semester high school transcript
- Must be involved in school and community activities
- Must have verification of at least 40 hours of community service
- Must demonstrate their written communication skills in a 400-450-word, typed and double-spaced essay on one of the topics listed below:
- One of the goals of NHBW, Inc. is to provide a means to build better communities through service activities. Describe a community service organization and/or activity you have been involved in and why.
- The NHBW, Inc. works throughout the year to help students reach their personal goals. Describe your goals for the future and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals.
Application
Click here to download the application. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Tara Nelson at 219-808-0106 or [email protected]
Deadline
Applications are due by April 14, 2023.
Alberico Scholarship
Award
The Alberico Scholarship Foundation awards $2,500 scholarships to college-bound high school seniors.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must demonstrate leadership in his/her school or community
- Must submit letters of recommendation from two teachers
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must complete the online application form and submit all attachments
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by April 15, 2023.
Student View Scholarship
Award
The scholarship awards $500 -$4,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a 2023 high school senior planning to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by April 23, 2023.
APWA Indiana Chapter Scholarships
Award
The scholarship awards $1000.00 annually for 4 years provided that the student demonstrates continued progress toward a public works field degree.
Eligibility
Applicants must be high School Seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning during the Fall 2023 Semester at the undergraduate level whose major course of study encompasses the fields of Engineering, Public Works Administration, Public Relations, Finance or other programs within the public works field are eligible. Candidates must reside within Indiana. Students may be part- time or full- time at an accredited institution of higher learning; however, candidates must be seeking a degree.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
All application materials must be scanned and emailed on or before April 28, 2023 and submitted to the current Scholarship Committee Chairperson.
St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary Helping Hands Scholarships
Award
The awards will be decided by the Scholarship Review Committee. Awards will be made
based on the program funds available and will be distributed in two payments, payable to the institution.
Eligibility
- High school seniors entering a university in fall 2023 from the following St. Mary Medical Center service areas: Hobart High School, River Forest High School, Thomas A. Edison High School, Lake Station High School, Valparaiso High School, Andrean High School, Boone Grove High School, Wheeler High School, Portage High School, Merrillville High School.
- Applicant must be enrolled in a two or more year accredited college program, seeking a post-secondary degree in any medical field related to the human body.
- Applicant must have a cumulative and current Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher and be a United States citizen.
Application
Click here to download the application. You can review the St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary 2023-2024 Scholarship Program Guidelines here.
Deadline
Applications are due by Friday, April 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. The completed application and additional required documentation must be returned in a sealed envelope labeled “Scholarship Application” to the St. Mary Medical Center Gift Shop located by the West Tower entrance.
Zach Gives Back Scholarship
Award
The award is a $1,000 scholarship.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a student enrolled at/or planning to attend Purdue University Northwest.
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (attach an official copy of transcript
- to this application).
- Applicant must be studying computer science or computer engineering as a major.
Application
Click here to download a copy of the application.
Deadline
Warren “Skip” Highwood Memorial Scholarship
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicant must be planning on choosing a career as a FireFighter, Police Officer, EMT, or Paramedic.
Application
Click here to download the application and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 1, 2023.
Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. Scholarship
Award
The award amount is $500.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a childhood cancer or blood disorder survivor
- Plan on pursuing post secondary education at a college or a university within the United States
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 1, 2023.
Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship
Award
The award amount is $1000.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a Kentucky or Indiana resident
- Must be a graduating senior or a currently enrolled student at a 2 or 4 year college or university
- Must be planning to pursue a post-secondary degree after high school graduation
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 10, 2023.
Umps Care Charities All-Star Scholarship
Award
The award amount can be up to $5,000 per semester.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must have been adopted or exited foster care to permanent guardianship at or after the age of thirteen
- Must demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA application
- Must be an incoming college freshman under the age of twenty.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 13, 2023.
Patricia Harris-Johnson Leadership Scholarship
Award
$2,500
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must identify as Female
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be enrolled in as a Spring 2023 graduating high school senior
- Must have a current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Must provide proof of acceptance to a 4 year institution for the 2023-24 school year
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due May 26, 2023.
The Humanity Scholarship
Award
The award amount is $25,000, plus 5 $1,000 awards.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a current high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.
- Plan to attend accredited college, university, or community college in the upcoming academic year
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 31, 2023.
Indiana Latino Institute Scholarship
Award
$1,000
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be planning to enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester in the 2023-2024 academic year
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 25 at the time of submission
- Must demonstrate academic achievement (minimum 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale)
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must have a document of ongoing community service involvement
*Preference given to Latino students residing in Indiana who are first generation college students
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due May 31, 2023.
PB&J Scholarship
Award
The award amount is $500.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a current high school senior planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college in the US.
- Have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed you to perform well academically , but you still have the drive to succeed. Some examples of personal challenges are medical issues, peer issues, or family issues.
Application
Click here to apply and for more information.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 31, 2023.
Ataya Kaser Memorial Scholarship
Award
The award amount is $4,000.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must be a current high school senior or eligible undergraduate college student
- Must create a video submission in addition to the application that will be used to promote the Safe Haven Law and the efforts of Safe Haven Baby Boxes.
Application
Click here to apply. For more information please visit https://shbb.org/ataya-kaser-memorial.
Deadline
Applications are due by May 31, 2023.
Tim Recht Scholarship
Award
To be determined.
Eligibility
Applicants:
- Must have maintained an overall "C" or better grade average during the past two school years
- Must intend to choose Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Pre-Law or other similar course of study as a "major" or primary area of study
- Must be a senior attending a high school in Porter County, Indiana
Application
Click here to get more information on how to apply.
Deadline
Applications are due June 11, 2023.
2023 Mexican Patriotic Scholarship
Award
$1,500 scholarship per year, four year scholarship for a student attending a college.
$1,000 scholarships for students entering a trade program.
Eligibility
Applicant must:
- Be of Mexican Descent
- Be in the top 30% of their class
- Have a history community involvement
- Reside in South Chicago, East Side, South Deering, Hegewisch, Calumet City, Lansing, or Northwest Indiana
Application
Email [email protected] for the application. Click here to see the scholarship flyer.
Deadline
Applications are due by June 30, 2023.