Scholarship Newsletter
Portage High School Student Services & Guidance
US Steel Corporation LEAD Scholarship 2020-2021
AWARD
The “Adopt a STEM Student” program is designed to assist graduating high school seniors with plans to attend college in a STEM-related field obtain the items needed for a great start to their college careers. Items range from dorm room necessities (i.e. microwaves, bedding, towels, etc.) to school supplies (notebooks, flash drives, writing utensils, etc.).
One student from Portage High School will be selected to receive this scholarship award. Recipient criteria is as follows:
Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
Must be enrolled to attend college classes in person (proof of enrollment will be required)
Must be entering a STEM-related field
Must have financial need (i.e. meet the household income requirements for free lunch)
Must complete an essay of 500 words or less about their goals for college
APPLICATION
Download the application here.
DEADLINE
Applications must be returned to Miss Lauren Nelson in the guidance office by 2:45pm on Monday, May 3rd. Applications can be submitted electronically via email to lauren.nelson@portage.k12.in.us.
Up to $5,000 (need-based scholarship award)
ELIGIBILITY
Students who are permanent residents of Lake, LaPorte and Porter Counties are eligible for this scholarship. Candidates for this scholarship are expected to be involved in school and community leadership and have exhibited qualities of high character and integrity.
MINIMUM GPA: 2.5
ETHNICITIES: African American/Black
RESIDENCY STATUS: U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES: 4-Year Colleges
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
Application closes on May 27, 2021 at 10:59pm CT.
National Hook-up of Black Women NWI Chapter Scholarship
$500
ELIGIBILITY
- A graduating high school senior
- Proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university for the 2021 Fall Semester
- A cumulative GPA of 2.1 or better, documented by a seven semester high school transcript
- Involvement in school and community activities
- Demonstration of 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 the 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 reach your goals.
APPLICATION
Download below. Include the following:
- Two letters of recommendation (letters from family members are not acceptable)
- A recent photo with full name listed on the back
- Personal statement (separate from essay)
DEADLINE
The packet must be received by the NHBW Indiana Chapter Scholarship Committee no later than April 15, 2021. Please mail to:
National Hook-up of Black Women, Inc.
ATTN: Ms. Tara Nelson, Chairperson
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 64956
Gary, IN 46401
Tim Hecht Scholarship Program
Varies
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant maintained an overall “C” or better grade average during the past two school years.
- Applicants must intend to choose Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Pre-Law or other similar course of study as a “major” or primary area of study.
- Applicants must be a Senior attending a high school in Porter County, Indiana.
APPLICATION
Download application below.
A. A typed letter in which the applicant will discuss the following subjects:
- Why he/she wants to pursue a career in law Enforcement.
- Hobbies, interests and personal achievements.
- Career objectives - short and long term.
- Name of school, college or university applicant plans to attend and
- why chosen.
- Relative importance of financial assistance.
B. A transcript of school records.
C. Two letters of recommendation (other than a relative). One must be a
teacher.
D. A copy of a Letter of Acceptance from the intended school.
DEADLINE
All material listed above, (A) through (D) must be submitted no later than June 30, 2021 to:
Porter County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Detective Sgt. Brian Dziedzinski
Porter County Sheriff Dept.
2755 St Rd 49
Valparaiso. IN. 46383
(3) Inspired Scholarships for $500. This one-time award will apply to their degree-seeking attendance to IU Northwest for Fall 2021 if registered by June 1, 2021.
ELIGIBILITY
The theme of this seminar is – Be Inspired, Never Give Up! High school seniors must register and attend the event to be eligible to submit an essay.
APPLICATION
Applicants must submit a one-page, typed, and single-spaced reflection paper. The paper should include one paragraph sharing how Roy's story inspired you. Along with a response to the question, "What's my why for never giving up."
DEADLINE
Students must email the paper to the Scholarship Committee at admit@iun.edu by April 30, 2021.
One year tuition to Indiana University
ELIGIBILITY
Athlete criteria:
- Athletes range from 5’9 – 6’2 and between 150-190 pounds.
- Athleticism: power-endurance
- Personality: Grit, internally motivated, competitive, great teammate
Indiana University Varsity Women’s Rowing is looking for Hoosier Talent! We are calling for the best female athletes in the state to compete for a full-tuition scholarship and a chance to be on the women’s rowing team. This opportunity is for young women who have never rowed before. This winner will receive the HOMEGROWN HOOSIER 1 year full tuition scholarship. For more information, click here.
APPLICATION
Athletes can apply online here.
$2,500
ELIGIBILITY
- Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
- Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
APPLICATION
Application can be completed online here. To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question below. For an idea of what our review committee is looking for, take a look at these scholarship essay examples from past recipients.
In 500 words or fewer, please tell us why you’re an achiever. How have you created opportunity for yourself? How have you created opportunity for others? Did you start a small business? Are you the founder of a community program? How did you overcome the odds and make your dreams—or the dreams of others—come true? Please include links to any relevant material that demonstrates your accomplishments.
DEADLINE
Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.
Valparaiso Women's Association
The Club is offering 2 $500 scholarships this year for seniors in any Porter County high school.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be a senior in any Porter County high school.
APPLICATION
Download below.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION
1. Please type or print all information using blue or black ink.
2. Complete all questions; additional information may be provided on separate paper.
3. Include an official copy of your high transcript with your completed application.
4. Include a resume of work experience. List dates of employment and job duties.
5. Include a resume of extra-curricular activities (sports, clubs, groups, etc.) in which you have participated during high school. Include any honors or special recognition that you have received, positions of leadership, and the dates of participation.
DEADLINE
Applications are due by April 2, 2021. They can be turned in to Miss Nelson in the Guidance Office or emailed to Cathy_Ellis@lcca.com.
YMCA Russell A Willis Youth of the Year Scholarship
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded for 2020-21. This is a gift scholarship. The scholarship associated with this award shall be payable upon the student’s graduation from high school and acceptance to and enrollment in a two or four year degree program, a vocational training program and/or other continuing education or training program approved by the Portage Township YMCA Board of Directors. The scholarship award shall be paid directly to the educational or training institution on behalf of the award winner.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Candidates for this award must be a student living within the service area of the Portage Township YMCA (as defined by the YMCA of the USA).
2. The student must have been an active participant in the Portage Township YMCA programs in the past.
3. The student must display the five (5) core YMCA values – honestly, caring, respect, responsibility and faith.
4. The student must currently be an active member, volunteer or program participant at the Portage Township YMCA.
5. The student must demonstrate the abilities of being a strong leader and supporter.
6. The student must exhibit a positive attitude and participate in other community or school activities.
7. The student must demonstrate the ability to appreciate diversity.
8. The student must demonstrate that they have the capacity to succeed academically.
9. The scholarship will be awarded when the student has graduated from high school and has been enrolled in a post secondary institution.
10.Judging shall be on the following basis:
Character/Leadership 30%
Essay/Application
30% Academic Achievement 40%
APPLICATION
Download below.
DEADLINE
Please be sure to attach to the application all required materials listed on the following page, and submit to the Portage Township YMCA – 3100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, IN 46368 NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2021.
Braces for All Ages Scholarship
(1) $500 college scholarship
ELIGIBILITY
Students must meet the following requirements:
- Is a current or former full treatment patient at Braces for All Ages in Portage, IN or Hebron, IN
- College-bound high school senior
- Is planning to study in the medical/dental field
APPLICATION
Write a 500 word essay explaining the student's accomplishments and goals. Then, fax the essay to (219) 762-3870 or email to bfaaapril@gmail.com by June 1, 2021.
DEADLINE
June 1, 2021
$500
ELIGIBILITY
- Students who have immigrated to the US on or after January 1, 2010
- U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
APPLICATION
Apply online here!
DEADLINE
The application deadline is September 21, 2021. If you have any questions about the scholarship, you can email scholarships@wisegeek.com.
$1,000 and one month of free access to ScholarshipOwl.com
ELIGIBILITY
You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories except for Rhode Island and Michigan. You must be 16 years of age or older. You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled within three months of registration in the Scholarship Sweepstakes, in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
11:59 PM PDT on January 29th 2021
For more information, please contact the Portage High School Guidance Office:
Website: https://phs.portage.k12.in.us/guidance
Location: 6450 U.S. 6, Portage, IN, USA
Phone: 219-764-6040
School counselors are assigned by student last name:
A-B: Kathy Shrader
219-764-6101
C-Fe: Sarah Wilkins
219-764-6045
Ff-H: Shelly Gates
219-764-6048
I-Ma: Jennifer Ross
219-764-6043
Mb-Ra: Lauren Nelson
219-764-6044
Rb-St: Jacqualyn Fuller
219-764-6219
Su-Z: Eric Ressler
219-764-6042
Scholarship Search Engines and Databases:
PAST DUE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Indiana Sheriff's Association Scholarship Fund
40 $750 scholarships were awarded in 2019.
ELIGIBILITY
- All applicants must be an Indiana resident.
- All applicants must be committed to pursuing an education and career in a law enforcement field at an Indiana college or university.
- All applicants must be a current member of the ISA OR a dependent child OR grandchild of a current member of the association. If you do not meet the membership requirement, an application for membership is attached to the application.
- All applicants must enroll as a full-time college student (12 hours).
APPLICATION
Download the PDF application below. All information must be typed or hand-printed neatly.
DEADLINE
Complete application in full and return to the address below by April 1, 2021:
Indiana Sheriffs' Association
7124 E County Road 150 S, Suite B
Avon, IN 46123-2001
The Valparaiso Family YMCA Foundation Scholarship
The Valparaiso Family YMCA’s Foundation is once again providing high school seniors in Porter County a chance to earn one of four, $1,500 scholarships.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicant must be a resident of Porter County and be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Applicant must attend high school in Porter County.
3. Applicant must be accepted at an accredited public or private college, university, or technical school by July 1, 2021.
4. Successful applicant preferred to be able to attend Annual recognition dinner in Fall of 2021. (Selection not made on this preference.)
Selection Criteria:
1. Financial need
2. Academics
3. Capacity to succeed.
APPLICATION
Download below.
Application Instructions:
1. Completed Application Form (typed neatly, printed and signed by applicant)
2. Official High School Transcript
3. Copy of official notification of SAT/ACT Score (if available)
4. Copy of Student Air Report from FAFSA or the Financial Information Pages of the application
5. Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or school representative.
Please paperclip the application. Do NOT staple. Do NOT make the application two-sided.
DEADLINE
The complete application packet must be returned by March 31st, 2021 to:
Zachery Wagner, Director of Financial Management
Valparaiso Family YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
$2,500 annual, $10,000 maximum per applicant
ELIGIBLITY
- Recipients must be Indiana residents of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, or Starke Counties
- Recipients must be pursuing a career in construction or related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, etc..)
- High school GPA > 3.0
- Pass an annual drug test
- Evaluation of applicants participation in extra curricular activities in school and/or community
- Recipient must be U.S. Citizen
- Full or part-time students are eligible. Part-time students will be funded on a proportional basis
- No restriction as to school the student attends (applications from students attending online schools are discouraged from applying)
APPLICATION
Download the scholarship application here.
DEADLINE
March 31, 2021. Please mail completed scholarship applications to:
Construction Advancement Foundation
6050 Southport Road, Suite A
Portage, IN 46368
$1,500
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a graduating senior of a high school in Lake, Porter or LaPorte Counties
- Must have a letter of acceptance for the next 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’ entire high school career
- Must have participated in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities while in high school
- Must be able to prove financial need
APPLICATION
To apply for the Michael L. Suggs NIPSCO Scholarship the applicant must complete and submit the following documentation:
- Set up an on-line application through the Community Force System at https://ulofnwi.communityforce.com.
- An essay not to exceed 500 words explaining why you chose to pursue a career in the field of Energy.
- An official transcript of grades from Lake County, Porter County and/or LaPorte County high school(s).
- A one-page resumé that details your skills, experiences and interests. It should also highlight your affiliations, honors and awards and civic involvement.
- Two brief letters of recommendation: a) one from an adult who can attest to your personal character, leadership and volunteerism and b) one from a high school faculty member.
- Please review your application with your high school counselor for accuracy.
DEADLINE
March 20, 2021 at midnight
The Kyle L. Harrop Memorial Scholarship
$500 for 2 successive school years
ELIGIBILITY
The scholarship recipient will:
- 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, Quiz Bowl, Academic Decathlon, and/or Future Problem Solvers.
- Enter and attend Purdue University, West Lafayette, as an admitted student in Fall, 2021; Submit a letter of recommendation from a school employee
- Submit a short essay, up to 250 words, on the affect music in general, or a specific piece of music, has impacted you throughout your life, or during a specific moment of your life
- Submit an official school transcript
- Provide information regarding your participation in extra-curricular activities, community service, and employment.
- Please include a brief paragraph to address how this scholarship will assist you in attending Purdue University, West Lafayette.
- List any additional scholarships you are receiving, etc.
- Financial need will be considered when awarding this scholarship, although it is not the main criteria.
APPLICATION
Download application below.
DEADLINE
Submit with the necessary documents as a.pdf file to kharropscholarship@gmail.com no later than March 17, 2021.
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students an accredited post-secondary institution. Twenty five (25) students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a scholarship up to $10,000.00 for the 2021-2022 academic school year.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility requirements:
Be currently enrolled as a high school senior for 2020-2021 academic year
Plan to be a full-time student during the 2021-2022 academic year
- Enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
- Two-year Schools
- Four-year Schools
- Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
Not a resident of Utah or attending an accredited postsecondary domestic institution in Utah
Be Pell-Grant eligible
Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Be a diverse candidate
- Diverse shall include, but not limited to:
- Gender
- Disability
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Belonging to an underserved community
- Diverse shall include, but not limited to:
Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
Demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence.
APPLICATION
Apply online here. All applicants must:
- Provide a copy of the 2021- 2022 FAFSA Student Aid Report.
- Provide the high school transcript (official or unofficial) from your most recently completed academic term. This should include your Fall/ 2020 and a cumulative GPA.
- Please provide an email address for one recommender to complete a character reference form. They will be required to answer three questions regarding your character reference.
- Answer the following statement Hirevue (Maximum of 250 words per question):
- How will your education benefit you, your family, and the community?
- What are 3 short-term goals (academic, financial, personal, professional, etc.) that are important for you to achieve and how will this scholarship help you bridge the gap to your goals?
DEADLINE
The final date to submit your completed application is March 8, 2021 (11:59 PM EST).
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program. Two hundred and sixty (260) students completing a two-year, four-year, or trade/vocational certificate/certification program will be selected to receive a gap scholarship up to $2,500 for the 2021 – 2022 academic school year.
ELIGBILITY
Eligibility requirements:
- Enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program
- Two-year Schools
- Four-year Schools
- Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program
Enrolled in your final year of study
Degree or program ends fall 2021 semester
Have an unpaid school balance up to $2,500
Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
Be Pell-Grant eligible
Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
- Be a diverse candidate
- Diverse shall include, but not limited to:
- Gender
- Disability
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Belonging to an underserved community
- Diverse shall include, but not limited to:
Able to demonstrate leadership abilities.
Demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence.
APPLICATION
Apply online here. All applicants must:
- Provide a copy of the 2021- 2022 FAFSA Student Aid Report.
- Provide the transcript (official or unofficial) for your most recently completed academic term-this should include your end of (Insert AY Semester) grades and cumulative GPA.
- Please provide an email address for one recommender to complete a character reference form. They will be required to answer three questions regarding your character reference.
- Need to upload a professional image
- Answer the following statements:
Written essay (max. 250 words per question)- Please tell us about a time when you overcame a significant obstacle, and how you did it.
- Video question (Reflecting back and Projecting Forward) Up to 2mins
- As you approach the end of your college journey, tell us what you learned along the way and how you will use that knowledge to make your dreams for the future come true.
- Answer the following statements:
DEADLINE
March 8, 2021, (11:59 PM EST).
Partners for Clean Air
The Partners for Clean Air scholarship allows the Partners for Clean Air (PCA) to give back to the Northwest Indiana community by helping qualified students succeed in post-secondary education goals aligned with clean air and public health. In 2021, PCA will offer one or more scholarship award(s) in the amount of $2,500 to help with post-secondary education expenses. The scholarship(s) will be awarded in May, with a one-time financial distribution occurring in August before the start of classes.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for a Partners for Clean Air Scholarship, applicants must:
- Timely submit the PCA Scholarship Application (available on the IDEM Forms page);
- At the time of application, be a senior at a high school in Lake, Porter or LaPorte counties, Indiana and be on track to graduate;
- Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA;
- Be attending an Indiana accredited college, university or trade school in the Fall of 2021; and
- Be pursuing a two-year or four-year college degree or two-year trade school certification or degree. Any applicant will be considered provided that the applicant demonstrates how his or her planned field of study supports the goals of Partners for Clean Air. Preference may be given to individuals pursuing a course of study in the environmental sciences.
Applications will be accepted beginning on January 4, 2021. Consideration for this Scholarship opportunity will be limited to the first 100 applications received by Partners for Clean Air and/or those received by 5:00 PM (CST) on March 31, 2021, whichever comes first. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Partners for Clean Air. To be considered, applicants must meet the criteria identified above, with preference be given to students who have:
- Engaged in community service;
- Participated in environmental programs or clubs; and
- Demonstrated a sincere interest in improving air quality, as supported by the responses to the following questions in Part III of the application.
- Describe your involvement in community-based programs/organizations, environmental organizations or clubs, highlighting any leadership roles in which you served.
- Describe why clean air is important to you.
- Provide at least three ideas/concepts that you believe would help to reduce air pollution.
- Explain how, after graduating from your college or trade school, you see yourself implementing and/or participating in activities -- work related or social -- that you believe will help keep our air clean, protect the environment and provide for a better quality of life.
APPLICATION
Download the application file below.
DEADLINE
Applications will be accepted beginning January 4, 2021. Consideration for this scholarship opportunity will be limited to the first 100 applications received by the Partners for Clean Air and/or those received by 5:00pm CST on March 5, 2021, whichever comes first. Applications must be submitted electronically to idempartnersforcleanair@idem.in.gov.
Amount will be based on scholarship application and criteria
ELIGIBLITY
This scholarship award is available to graduating seniors of high schools located in Porter, Starke, and Lake (Gary) Counties in Indiana who have been accepted to an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Candidates must be pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree.
Selection for this award and amount will be made based on (in order of priority): a well written Impact essay, extracurricular activities and volunteerism, financial need, letter of recommendation and grade point average.
APPLICATION
Download the application here.
DEADLINE
Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Submissions must be turned in to the Porter-Starke Services Foundation and include the completed application, official transcript, and one letter of recommendation. All required documentation must be received together. Information received separately will not be considered.
Varies; awards are applied to tuition at The American Academy of Art.
ELIGIBILITY
- Artwork must be submitted on or before Sunday, March 1, 2021.
Participants are limited to one entry per student. - Participants must be high school seniors graduating in the academic school year 2020-2021.
- Scholarship awards are applied toward tuition. Awards are for full-time programs only.
- Scholarship recipients are to be enrolled by Monday, May 3, 2021.
- All admission procedures and requirements apply.
The American Academy of Art College does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, national origin, religion, race, gender, or sexual orientation.
APPLICATION
Participants must submit 3 pieces of artwork that were created by the student. The artwork must be either a drawing or painting.
Submitting Your Finished Artwork: Take a picture of your 3 files and save each picture as a JPEG. IMAGES submitted must be JPEG sized between 500KB to 5MB (images MUST be smaller than 5MB) and smaller than 5000 x 5000 pixels. Name each of your files using the following format: First Name, Last Name, Number.
Example: Jane Doe 1.jpg
Register online here.
DEADLINE
March 1, 2021
Porter County Farm Bureau
The scholarship amount varies between $500-$1000 depending on number of applicants.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible, Applicant 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 previous year membership.
- 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
- Complete application including attachments. Applicant is NOT eligible if he/she is the child of: an Indiana Farm Bureau employee, an Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance employee, a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau State Board of Directors, or a member of the Indiana State Women's Leadership Committee.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
- All application materials must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 1, 2021.
Jim & Betty Dye Foundation
Jim and Betty Dye Scholarships are $1,500 per semester toward tuition for a maximum of eight (8) consecutive undergraduate fall and spring semesters ($12,000 total). Universities may adjust the amount of a Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship based upon other received scholarships, awards, or grants.
ELIGIBILITY
Any senior from the participating Indiana high schools in Lake, Newton, Porter, and Jasper Counties who satisfies the following criteria is eligible to apply for a Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship.
Applicants that do not meet the minimum eligibility will not be considered.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must live and currently attend high school in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana
- Must have a minimum composite 1200 SAT or 25 ACT (tests may be super-scored). Due to the issues with limited and/or canceled tests for SAT/ACT, applications will be accepted without the test requirement this year.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 (out of 4).
- Must be admitted unconditionally as an 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 Frequently Asked Questions, visit the FAQ Page.
DEADLINE
Eligible candidates must electronically submit the Scholarship application no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on March 1st. Supporting documentation consisting of an official high school transcript and the university admission acceptance must be included with the application.
NIAF administers nearly 200 scholarships annually, ranging in value from $2,500 to $12,000 to Italian American students studying a wide variety of subjects.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants:
- Must be enrolled at at US accredited institution of higher education on a full time basis for the Fall 2021 semester
- Must be a United States Citizen or permanent resident alien
- Must have Italian American ancestry (must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy
- Must have an active NIAF membership. Student may use their parent, guardian or grandparent's membership.
- Must be a high school senior
- Must demonstrate financial need
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must be a high school senior
- Must demonstrate financial need
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Preference will be given to students with Sicilian heritage
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
March 1, 2021 at 11:59pm
Louis B. Russell Scholarship
$1,000 awarded for 1 consecutive year
ELIGIBLITY
This scholarship is open to a minority public high school senior who plans to pursue industrial arts, vocational education or technical preparation at an accredited post-secondary institution. This scholarship was named for Louis Russell, an African-American industrial arts educator, who acquired international recognition as the world’s longest-living heart transplant patient. Applicants must be a minority pursuing education in the vocational arts and a graduate of the class of the current year entering a fully-accredited postsecondary institution as a freshman. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
March 1, 2021
Career Scholarship
$1,000 annually for 3 consecutive years
ELIGIBLITY
This scholarship is open to students with demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement who are dependents of ISTA members. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
March 1, 2021
Justine M. Harrell Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 awarded for a total of 4 years
ELIGIBLITY
This scholarship is open to a public high school senior pursuing a degree in education. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded for a total of four years if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA enrolled in an education curriculum at an accredited college or university in Indiana. Applicants for the need-based scholarship must also meet the income criteria of at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement, submission of an essay and recommendations and financial need. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
March 1, 2021
Damon P. Moore Scholarship
$1,000 awarded for 3 consecutive years
ELIGIBLITY
This scholarship is open to a minority public high school senior who plans to pursue a teaching certificate. The scholarship was named for Damon P. Moore, an African-American educator, who served three terms as ISTA president and continues to be a positive role model for young minorities aspiring to enter the education field. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
March 1, 2021
Educator Scholarship
$1,000 annually for 3 consecutive years
ELIGIBLITY
This scholarship is open to students actively pursuing a degree in education who are dependents of ISTA members. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
March 1, 2021
- First place: $500
- Second place: $300
- Third place: $200
ELIGIBILITY
Open to students in grades 6-12.
APPLICATION
Complete an essay based on this quote: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” 450 word limit, NOT counting the title and inclusion of the quote.
Judging parameters include:
- Content/Development: Addresses quote, responds to three stated questions (see below), organization, evidence to support position
- Language & Mechanics: Sentence structure, word choice, grammar
As you write your essay reflect on the following questions:
- How do you feel about this quote?
- What does this quote mean to you?
- How can you use these words to honor Dr. King and the life he lived?
DEADLINE
Applicants must submit their essays to Miss Nelson via email or in the guidance office by Monday, February 22, 2021. Five finalists will be chosen to submit their essay online by the February 28 deadline.
American Italian Benevolent Society Scholarship
Barney Family Scholarship
Christopher Day Memorial Scholarship
Ralph E. Bennett Memorial Scholarship
Walter J. Bernacki Memorial Scholarship
The Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarship Application is completed online. For more information, please visit the CPCF Website.
Application opens January 8, 2021. The deadline for applying is Friday, February 19, 2021.
Students attending a 4-year college will receive $10,000 each year they are eligible for renewal. Students attending a 2-year college will receive $5,000 each year they are eligible and after transferring to a 4-year school will receive $15,000 each year they are eligible. The lifetime disbursement limit is $40,000.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants to the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program must be:
- Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Be high school seniors who are currently enrolled in or who have completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science is the subject. Example courses include:
- International Baccalaureate Computer Science Course
- Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A or Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles
- Computer science through a college dual enrollment program
- Other High School course where only Computer Science is taught
- Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Immediate family members of Amazon employees or its subsidiaries are not eligible to apply.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
As part of your application, you must upload the following documents:
- Current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course, and term in which each course was taken.
- Copy of the first two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040 used for the Financial Information Page.
Also as part of your application, one online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf.
Your application is not considered complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.
DEADLINE
February 18, 2021 3:00 pm CT
Leona Bruno Scholarship
The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior in the amount of $1,000.00, in the form of a check payable to the student and the college or university he/she is 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
- Active participation in and service to their community
Important information about the Leona Bruno Scholarship:
- Each applicant must have a regular Savings Account in his or her own name in good standing with a $50 minimum balance at MACU.
- This scholarship is available to all eligible members of Members Advantage Credit Union, except for employees, management, board member, committee members or immediate family members of any above mentioned.
- Each applicant must currently be enrolled in a high school and entering a college or trade school in the fall of the same year upon graduation from high school.
- All scholarships will be issued in the name of the applicant and their attending college unless otherwise decided by the Credit Union.
APPLICATION
Application is available here.
DEADLINE
All walk-in and mail-in applications must be received and/or postmarked by February 15, 2021. No faxed or emailed applications are accepted. Please enclose the signed application and all additional paperwork in an envelope addressed to:
Members Advantage Credit Union
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3064 S Ohio Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Gail Walker Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship is awarded annually in the amount of $1,000 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 community
- Active participation in senior year of high school, college freshman/sophomore years
- Must have a grade point average (GPA) between 2.5 to 3.5 on a 4 point scale
- Active participation at a job or jobs in your community within the last four years
Important information about the Gail Walker Memorial Scholarship:
- Each applicant must have a regular savings account in his or her own name with a $50 minimum balance at Members Advantage Credit Union.
- This scholarship is available to all eligible members of Members Advantage Credit Union, except for employees, management, board member, committee members or immediate family members of any above mentioned.
- Each applicant must currently be enrolled in a high school, college or trade school.
- All scholarships will be issued in the name of the applicant and their attending college unless otherwise decided by the credit union.
- All applications submitted will become the property of Members Advantage Credit Union.
APPLICATION
Application is available here.
DEADLINE
All walk-in and mail-in applications must be received or postmarked by February 15, 2021. No faxed or emailed applications are accepted. Please mail or delivery the application to the following address:
Members Advantage Credit Union
Attn: Scholarship Committee
3064 Ohio Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Legacy Foundation is Lake County, Indiana's community foundation. However, Porter County residents are eligible for several of the Legacy Foundation scholarships, with awards varying from $500-$10,000.
- The John W. Anderson Foundation Scholarship - We will be awarding one (1) scholarship to a Porter County senior for $40,000 ($10,000 a year)
- Norah Salt Scholarship – Hebron or Boone Grove senior who will be studying the STEMM Field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or Military) – minimum award of $4800***
- The Philippine Professionals Association Scholarship – for students of Filipino descent GPA of 3.75 (minimum award of $1000)
- Peoples Bank Scholarship – One (1) $1000 award, Two (2) $500 awards
- Plus other employer and association scholarships
Students can check out our website & apply here online: https://legacyfdn.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/
- With one online application, students can apply to 25+ scholarships. The Legacy Scholarship application asks specifics questions regarding the eligibility for each of our scholarships. The system will automatically determine which scholarships they qualify for.
Several changes were made for this year's Legacy Foundation scholarship application:
- We have waived the SAT/ACT requirement.
- Guidance staff/school official will need to upload student’s transcript to their application - deadline for school personnel to complete is February 15
- Students will be required to get two (2) Recommendation Profiles completed online through our platform - deadline for recommender to complete is February 15
JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $30,000 over four years to complement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars are financially sponsored to attend JRF’s annual four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference” in New York City as well as other regional events throughout the year.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating high school senior;
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
- Show leadership potential;
- Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
- Present evidence of financial need;
- Be a United States citizen;
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;
- Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.
APPLICATION
Apply online here. Click here for a list of frequently asked questions.
DEADLINE
5pm ET on February 1st - As we receive thousands of applications and everything must be submitted electronically, we recommend that you do not wait until the last day to submit your application.
Winners in each grade category will receive the prizes listed below:
- First-place winners will be awarded $500.
- Second-place entries will be awarded $250.
- Third-place entries will be awarded $100.
All winning entries will be published on the EngineerGirl website. Honorable Mention entries will not receive a cash award but will be published on the EngineerGirl website. Prize funds will be distributed to an individual winner (or the winner’s parent or guardian, if the winner is under 18 years old). Any federal, state, and local taxes, and all similar fees and assessments, are the sole responsibility of the prize recipient.
ELIGIBILITY
The contest is open to individual girls and boys in the following three competition categories: Elementary School Students (grades 3-5), Middle School Students in (grades 6-8), or High School Students (grades 9-12).
Participants will create and submit an original piece of writing that responds to the following contest prompt:
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly changed how we work, learn, and play. Making these changes were – and continue to be – an immense challenge.
Fortunately, this is the kind of challenge that engineers are made for.
Since COVID-19 began raging across the globe, engineers have been working with public health officials, medical workers, business owners, and research scientists to implement solutions to problems posed by the pandemic. They have contributed essential insights and expertise to address issues like:
- protecting essential workers in different environments
- helping people work from home
- retooling factories to make medical or protective equipment
- mass producing and distributing medicines and vaccines
- maintaining supply chains when businesses are closed
- making schools safer for students and their families
- helping people stay connected
The 2021 EngineerGirl Writing Contest invites you submit a piece of writing that salutes engineering’s role in meeting and defeating the challenges presented by COVID-19.
There are several different ways to approach writing your piece. Here are just a few examples:
- Share a story of engineers who helped solve a specific pandemic-related problem, or
- Present examples of several different kinds of engineering that were called upon to solve problems during the recent pandemic, or
- Explain how engineering will be important in preventing and protecting us during future epidemics, or
- Make a persuasive argument for how important engineers and engineering are in society – particularly in times of uncertainty or rapid change.
Look here for more tips for writing a winning entry can be found.
APPLICATION
Apply online here!
DEADLIINE
The contest will close at 11:59 PM, February 1, 2021, U.S. Eastern Standard Time. All entries, regardless of how they are submitted, must be received prior to this date and time in order to be considered.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be an Indiana resident;
- Must be a U.S. 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 rank in the top 20% of high school graduating class or have a top 20% ACT or SAT score;
- Must currently attend or plan to attend an eligible Indiana institution as a full-time student;
- In some cases, degree-seeking students may use the scholarship during the summer while enrolled part-time. Refer to the specific guidelines for using the scholarship during summer terms.
- Must pursue or intend to pursue a course of study that would enable the student to teach at 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 consecutive 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 (FAFSA) each year;
- Must not be in overpayment or default on a federal student loan or grant; and
- Must complete the service requirement or have all funds provided converted to a loan that must be repaid.
**Priority will be given to students graduating high school although current college freshmen and sophomore students are eligible to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
This year we will have a different timeline on the Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship. Due to the COVID 19 pandemic we will not be holding interviews. With that, we will be moving the application date to open on October 1, 2020 and the application will close January 31, 2021. Students will be notified of their standing by March 19, 2021. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.
- Submit a complete application in ScholarTrack.
- Submit a complete and clean FAFSA.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU APPLY
- Recipients and waitlisted finalists will be provided further instructions via email.
QUESTIONS?
Please direct any questions or inquiries to NextTeacher@che.in.gov or review the scholarship FAQs.
IU Northwest will award three (3) MLK Day celebration scholarships for $500. High school seniors must register, attend the event, and submit one page, typed, and single-spaced reflection paper. The paper should include one paragraph sharing their experience regarding the day. Along with a response to the question, Where do we go from here? This one-time award will apply to their degree-seeking attendance to IU Northwest for Fall 2021.
Students must return their response paper to admit@iun.edu addressed to the Scholarship Committee by January 31, 2021.
Event details here!
Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards.
ELIGIBILITY
APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
APPLICATION
The APIA Scholarship Program application must be completed online here and submitted electronically once all of the required questions have been answered. You do not have to complete the online application in one sitting. Until you are ready to submit, you may access your application and edit your answers as many times as you like with your login from any computer with internet access. If you need some tips on helping you prepare to apply, please check out our Applicant Resources.
DEADLINE
The application will be available for the 2021-2022 academic year from September 9, 2020 until January 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST.
First-place: $10,000
Second-place: $3,000
Five Finalists: $1,000 each
Eight Semi-finalists: $100 each
ELIGIBILITY/REQUIREMENTS
The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. 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 U.S. territories; and U.S. 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.
In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.
The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews.
All submissions must adhere to contest requirements!
APPLICATION
- Students have the choice of either submitting their essay online (preferred) or of mailing their essay. All students must complete and submit a registration form online for student and school information. For instructions on how to submit your essay, see Registration and Submission.
- Mailed in essays for the 2020 contest must be postmarked by January 17, 2020.
Please read all contest information, FAQs, and additional judging criteria before writing and submitting your essay.
If needed, students can also mail their essay and registration form to:
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125
DEADLINE
The contest deadline is January 15, 2021 at 11:59 PM (EST).
The Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.
ELIGIBILITY
Competition open to all high school senior who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year.
APPLICATION
Application guidelines can be found here.
Each interested student is invited to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. This essay must be accompanied by a recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor evaluating the student’s achievements, along with transcripts, national testing scores, and other supporting information of the applicant’s choice as described in the Official Rules.
We award a variety of scholarships every year. Each scholarship will be paid, as long as the student meets the requirements of the college chosen. Students planning to attend one of the Military Academies or who have been awarded full four-year tuition scholarships will be eligible for an award.
In past years, winners have received an all expenses paid weekend, including transportation and housing, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony. All winners were required to attend the Scholarship Awards Program on the last Saturday in April to win their scholarship. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a decision regarding the date of the 2021 ceremony has not yet been made.
DEADLINE
Applications must be POSTMARKED by January 15, 2021, and addressed to:
Washington Crossing Foundation
P.O. Box 503
Levittown, PA 19058-0503
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.
ELIGIBILITY
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:
- 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. NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply.
APPLICATION
The application and program details can be found here.
DEADLINE
Applications must be postmarked by January 9 and mailed to:
Ron Brown Scholar Program
485 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Visiting Nurse Association Foundation - Tricia's Scholarship
Determined annually. Last year, four $3,000 scholarships were awarded.
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 college within the year
- Must submit completed application, including self appraisal and letters of reference, by the deadline to be considered
APPLICATION
Download the application below.
DEADLINE
Completed application with self appraisal and references must be received by December 31, 2020. Please return to:
Tricia's Scholarship Fund
c/o VNA Foundation
501 Marquette Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-5195
- In addition to the below, some universities have chosen to provide additional benefits to NROTC Students. For more information, click here.
- Full tuition at one of the listed colleges or universities. Questions regarding payment of tuition, fees, books, and stipends should be directed toward the specific Navy ROTC Unit.
- All mandatory fees imposed by the School on all full-time undergraduate students.
- Stipend for text books
- Currently $750 per academic year ($375 per semester or $250 per quarter)
- Provide uniforms and Naval Science textbooks
- Three summer cruises
- Subsistence allowance each academic month: Freshmen - $250/month; Sophomore - $300/month; Junior - $350/month; Senior - $400/month
ELIGIBILITY
The following are the minimum academic requirements for application:
- 1000 on the SAT (math plus critical reading), OR
- 22 on the ACT (composite), OR
- 74 on the ASVAB
Additionally the applicants must score at least 200 points on the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (consisting of a timed three mile run, crunches, and pull-ups/push-ups).
APPLICATION
Apply online. Detailed application instructions can be found here.
DEADLINE
Applications must be completed by December 31, 2020.
First Place winners in each grade category will receive $5,000. Second Place winners will receive $1,000.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to students in grades 6-12. Only one entry per student per year. Students can enter online or by mail. Employees of ADL, their boards of directors and their immediate family members are not eligible for this contest.
APPLICATION
Specific guidelines for each category can be found here. Download a PDF entry form or apply online.
DEADLINE
Online entries must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. CST on December 31, 2020. All mailed entries must be postmarked by December 31, 2020. Send mail entries to:
ADL First Amendment Freedoms Contest
c/o Anti-Defamation League
120 S. LaSalle, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60603
Oratorical Scholarship Speech Contest
AWARD
- Each Zone contestant receives a $200 scholarship
- Each Zone winner receives an $800 scholarship
- Each State level contestant receives a $1,000 scholarship
- The State winner receives a $3,400 scholarship and moves onto compete for larger scholarships at the National level
ELIGIBILITY
- The American Legion State Oratorical Contest is open to any student who is enrolled in classes equivalent to the regular 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades.
- All students must be under twenty (20) years of age.
- All students must be enrolled in an Indiana high school during any and all levels of participation in this contest.
- All contestants must be a citizen of or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
- Students may only enter one District, Zone and State competition. The student must compete in the District in which his/her sponsoring Post is located.
A single main speech topic related the United States Constitution will be required with a length of 8 to 10 minutes, as well as an "Assigned Topic" that must consume 3 to 5 minutes of presenter's delivery.
APPLICATION
Students can access the application here.
DEADLINE
All parts of the application are due December 21st and must be mailed to:
The Department of Indiana
ATTN: Oratorical Contest
5440 Herbert Lord Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46216
OR
You can also email your application to: BMiller@indianalegion.org.
$2,500
ELIGIBILITY
- Citizen or a permanent United States resident
- At least 18 years old at the date of entry
- At the date of the award, are enrolled in (or accepted with plans to attend) a college or university in the United States listed here https://ope.ed.gov/dapip
- Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Field of study is related to law, criminal justice, or political science
Apply online here.
Here at Course Hero we want to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a degree related to law. We understand there are many costs associated with higher education. We want to help alleviate some of that financial burden, so you can graduate confident and prepared.
To apply for this scholarship, first create a Course Hero account, then write a 500-word essay. The topic: Please tell use why you are inspired to pursue a degree related to law, and how you plan on using your degree to fight for justice.
DEADLINE
Apply by December 19, 2020, 11:59 PM PST
$2,500
ELIGIBILITY
- Citizen or a permanent United States resident
- At least 18 years old at the date of entry
- At the date of the award, you must be enrolled (or accepted with plans to attend) a college or university in the United States listed here
- Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Field of study is related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
As the world continues to change and grow more complex, it is important that students graduate confident and prepared to bring the necessary knowledge and skills needed to effectively problem solve, research, and make sense of information. The Course Hero STEM scholarship is designed to assist students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics achieve these goals.
To apply for this scholarship, first create a Course Hero account, then write a 500-word essay. The topic: Smart city technology is changing the way we live. It can be almost invisible to the city residents, and many people may not be aware of how it is affecting their day-to-day life.
DEADLINE
Apply by December 19, 2020, 11:59 PM PST
Five $1,000 scholarships
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a current or past graduate of a 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.
We encourage all students meeting the outlined criteria to apply. This scholarship will be awarded to recognize academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and future potential. It is not MANDATORY that the student major in banking or a closely related field but extra consideration will be given.
APPLICATION
To apply for the Horizon Bank Minority Scholarship, the applicant must complete and submit the following documentation:
- Scholarship application found at ulofnwi.communityforce.com.
- An essay not to exceed 500 words detailing your character, leadership and community service and how you plan to utilize your education and experiences to help improve society.
- An official transcript of grades from Lake County, LaPorte County or Porter County high school(s), college or university.
- A one-page resumé that details your skills, experiences and interests. It should also highlight your affiliations, honors and awards and civic involvement.
- Two brief letters of recommendation: a) one from an adult who can attest to your personal character, leadership and volunteerism and b) one from a high school, college or university faculty member.
December 18, 2020 at 3:00pm
- $9,000 per year
- Additional $3,000 professional development account to be utilized over the four years
- Up to four awards available
- Renewable for up to three additional years
ELIGIBILITY
To be awarded this scholarship, students must be entering ISU fall semester. The Gongaware Scholarship is for students planning to major in financial services or insurance and risk management. To be eligible to apply, students must be admitted as an incoming freshmen to Indiana State University. Qualified students must possess two of the following three criteria:
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- An 1140 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 23 ACT
- Ranking in the top 15% of their senior class
To view the rules and regulations governing this scholarship, see rules and regulations.
APPLICATION
Scholarship application must be submitted by December 15. Application opens October 1.
DEADLINE
December 15, 2020
BBB Student of Integrity 2021 - Accredited Business Scholarship
One $2,000 Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY
- Works for Accredited Business* OR
- Has a family member who works for Accredited Business* OR
- Mentee of someone who works for Accredited Business*
- Must embody integrity and ethics of the highest standards
- Must be legal resident of Indiana in one of BBB’s 23 counties
- Must be planning to attend a two or four year college, or trade school
- Must be graduating in spring 2021
APPLICATION
APPLICATION: Download below. Complete thoroughly.
ESSAY (60%): Describe, using one specific example only, an experience that demonstrates how you live a life of integrity and exhibit high ethical behavior. Your essay should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Why you made the decision you did.
- What you learned from that decision.
- How your ethical behavior impacted you, your school, or your community.
- How the experience has impacted your life now and will in the future.
Your essay will be judged on your specific responses to the prompts above, as well as:
Length—600 to 800 words. (INCLUDE WORD COUNT)
Layout—margins should be set at 1” top/bottom/left/right, and the text should be double-spaced. Proper grammar and correct spelling.
LETTERS (10%): Include two typed recommendations that attest to your commitment to integrity: One from an employee of the high school you currently attend (e.g., teacher, coach, counselor) One from a non-family-related member of the community who is not affiliated with the high school you currently attend (e.g., religious leader, neighbor, boss)
LEADERSHIP (15%): Under this specific heading, list and describe leadership roles you have held while attending high school. (Maximum of 1 page)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (15%): Under this specific heading, list and describe volunteer/service activities you have participated in while attending high school. (Maximum of 1 page)
DEADLINE
Completed application packets are due to Miss Nelson in the Guidance Office by the end of the school day December 11, 2020! They can also be emailed to her at lauren.nelson@portage.k12.in.us.
BBB Student of Integrity 2021 - General High School Scholarship
One $2,000 scholarship
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a legal Indiana resident and live in one of BBB's 23 counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, Dekalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Porter, Steuben, St. Joseph, Wabash, Wells, Whitley
- Must embody integrity and ethics of the highest standards
- Must be planning to attend a four year college or trade school
- Must be graduating in spring 2021
APPLICATION
APPLICATION: Download below. Complete thoroughly.
ESSAY (60%): Describe, using one specific example only, an experience that demonstrates how you live a life of integrity and exhibit high ethical behavior. Your essay should include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Why you made the decision you did.
- What you learned from that decision.
- How your ethical behavior impacted you, your school, or your community.
- How the experience has impacted your life now and will in the future.
Your essay will be judged on your specific responses to the prompts above, as well as:
Length—600 to 800 words. (INCLUDE WORD COUNT)
Layout—margins should be set at 1” top/bottom/left/right, and the text should be double-spaced. Proper grammar and correct spelling.
LETTERS (10%): Include two typed recommendations that attest to your commitment to integrity: One from an employee of the high school you currently attend (e.g., teacher, coach, counselor) One from a non-family-related member of the community who is not affiliated with the high school you currently attend (e.g., religious leader, neighbor, boss)
LEADERSHIP (15%): Under this specific heading, list and describe leadership roles you have held while attending high school. (Maximum of 1 page)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (15%): Under this specific heading, list and describe volunteer/service activities you have participated in while attending high school. (Maximum of 1 page)
DEADLINE
Completed application packets are due to Miss Nelson in the Guidance Office by the end of the school day December 11, 2020! They can also be emailed to her at lauren.nelson@portage.k12.in.us.
The national first place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
ELIGIBILITY
The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12 enrolled by the Oct. 31 deadline in public, private, parochial school, or home study program in the U.S., its territories or its possessions. Dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools are also eligible to participate.
The 2020-21 theme is:
Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?
APPLICATION
Download the application here.
DEADLINE
All entries competing at the Post level must be in the hands of that VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31, 2020. It is the responsibility of the student to meet this deadline by submitting their entry to the proper location by ensuring it is a participating Post. (Search for your local VFW Post.)
150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY
- Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2020-2021 academic school year
- U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
- Will receive high school diploma during current academic year
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Eastern on October 31, 2020.
Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program you must:
- Graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2021
- Intend to enroll full time in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2021
- Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
- Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.
Apply online here through the Common App.
DEADLINE
The application closes on October 30, 2020 at 11:59pm in your local time zone.
$10,000
ELIGIBILITY
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
October 26 2020 at 12:00 PM EDT (Noon)
Ayn Rand "Atlas Shrugged" Essay Contest
Up to $100 per recipient for up to 50 recipients
Up to $500 per recipient for up to 5 recipients
Up to $2,500 per recipient for up to 3 recipients
Up to $25,000 per recipient for up to 1 recipient
ELIGIBILITY
- Entrant must be a 12th grader, college undergraduate or graduate student for any part of the school year in which the contest is held. ARI reserves the right to make exceptions to this rule, on a case-by-case basis, for international students or for students with nonstandard school years.
APPLICATION
Application information can be found here.
- No application is required. Contest is open to students worldwide, except where void or prohibited by law. Essays must be written in English only.
DEADLINE
Mon, Sep 21st 2020, 10:59 pm CDT
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.
*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs.
ELIGIBILITY
To apply, students must be:
- A high school senior
- From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
- Pell-eligible
- A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
- In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
*For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.
An ideal candidate will have:
- An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
- Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
- Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
APPLICATION
Begin the application process online here!
DEADLINE
The initial application deadline is September 15, 2020.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
AWARD
This scholarship provides for full tuition and required fees plus $900 per year for books to any public or private college or university in the State of Indiana.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant must reside in Porter County, Indiana
- Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited Indiana high school
- Applicant must be entering college for the first time
- Applicant must have applied to at least one Indiana college or university
- Applicant must be accepted at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana and begin a full-time, four-year baccalaureate course of study beginning in the fall of 2021
- Applicant must be available for an interview by the interview committee in October of 2020.
Students will be evaluated on the following:
- Academics
- Financial Need
- Activities/Leadership/Employment/Community Involvement
- Essay/Letters of Recommendation
- Interview
APPLICATION
Applications are now available to download (below) and can be found in the "Student Services/Guidance 12" Schoology course materials.
DEADLINE
Applications must be submitted via email to Miss Nelson by Friday, September 11, at 2:30pm. If you have questions, please contact your school counselor or the Porter County Community Foundation at (219) 465-0294.
$10,000
ELIGIBILITY
Bold.org is built for students, like you, who are determined to make the climb.
As you join the Bold.org platform, you get the opportunity to showcase your goals, achievements, and drive to scholarship panels via your student profile.
The $10,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile.
To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being:
- Earnest
- Determined
- Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
September 30, 2020
Louie’s Tux Shop will select (5) male and (5) female entrants to be invited to the Model Search Photo Shoot scheduled to take place on October 24, 2020. An additional (5) male and (5) female students will be selected via online voting which will begin on September 1, 2020 and will run until 11:59 p.m. on October 13, 2020. Voting will be limited to one vote per electronic device per day. One male and one female will be selected as the “Top Model” and each will win a $1,000 scholarship from Louie’s Tux Shop. A.C.T. II Modeling Agency will be extending open modeling contracts for select individuals who showcase exceptional talent and personality. Winners will be selected on or before December 31, 2020.
ELIGIBILITY
Entrants must be 16 years of age and must be enrolled in high school at the time of the photo shoot. Students must be able to attend the photo shoot in South Bend, Indiana. Students must complete and sign a standard release document along with a parental consent form prior to the shoot. Students are responsible for their own travel, meals & lodging.
APPLICATION
Application and process can be found online here.
DEADLINE
ONLINE VOTING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 2020. Entries can be made until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2020.
State Winner: $500
National Finalist: $1,000
National Winner: $5,000
ELIGIBILITY
- Students whose senior year of high school is the 2020–2021 academic year, graduating with the class of 2021.
- Students who have at least a weighted “B” grade average (3.0 GPA) during grades 9, 10, and 11.
- Students who participate in at least one of 47 Heisman High School Scholarship recognized sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the National Federation of State High School Associations.
- Students who have participated in volunteer service, community involvement or leadership within his/her school or community.
- Students who are a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (D.C.).
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
Students must submit their application by October 20, 2020 at 5pm CT in order to be considered. It’s best to complete your application as early as possible to give your reviewer adequate time to submit their review.
Award covers tuition, room and board for a four-year degree. Our scholars also have access to mentors, internship and job search support, along with other professional growth opportunities.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must have DACA, TPS or be undocumented, meaning currently not have lawful status in the US. You can find more details about eligibility HERE
- Applicants must not be eligible for in-state tuition or federal funding
- High GPA
- Taking advanced or challenging high school classes
- Driven to excel and help others succeed
- Has held leadership positions or is involved in the community
- Actively applying for a variety of scholarships
APPLICATION
Apply online here.
DEADLINE
Sunday, October 25, 2020