Scholarships & Financial Aid
October 22nd - November 5th
From the School Counseling Office at Hobart High School
Scholarships that are new to the newsletter will be posted at the TOP; after the new scholarships, they will be listed by order of deadline.
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NEW! Burger King Scholars Program
Who is eligible to apply? All Company and participating Franchise restaurant, corporate and field employees, spouses or domestic partners of employees, and dependent children of employees are eligible. All high school seniors, regardless of whether or not they or their parent/guardian is employed at BURGER KING®, are also eligible to apply. Click here for specific eligibility criteria.
Q. What are the details of the award?
- BURGER KING℠ Scholars awards are awarded each year.
- The number of awards will be determined by the funds available and the number of applicants.
- Most scholarships are non-renewable awards of up to $1,000. Awards cannot exceed educational costs.
- The scholarships can be applied to tuition, fees or books required for course load at accredited, two- or four-year colleges/universities in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico (Note: Employees and employees' spouses or domestic partners may use awards to take enrichment courses at accredited institutions).
- A student may transfer from one institution to another within their award year and retain the award provided the institution and their enrollment fulfill eligibility criteria.
Q. Is there a deadline date for submitting applications? Yes, the application period is from October 15, 2021, through December 15, 2021. However, application submissions will be capped at 50,000. If the cap is reached prior to the deadline, the application will no longer be available. After submission and the deadline date, students will continue to have access to their portal to view their submission, receive status updates and update profile information, but no changes or additions can be made to the application.
Q. What are the selection criteria?
- Academic achievements
- Participation in school and community activities
- Length of employment (enrichment awards only)
- Work experience (James W. McLamore "WHOPPER" and H.E.R. Scholarships only)
- Financial information (James W. McLamore "WHOPPER" and King, Regional, and H.E.R. Scholarships only)
Apply online at https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/information.php
Deadline: December 15, 2021
NEW! Ron Brown Scholarship Program
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 45 – 50 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.
Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program’s inception in 1996, more than 450 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.
Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.
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.
Apply using the application attached below.
Deadline: January 9, 2022
NEW! APIA Scholarship (Asian and/or Pacific Islander)
ABOUT THE APIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
The APIA Scholarship Program application must be completed online 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. The application will be available for the 2022-2023 academic year from September 8, 2021 until January 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.
If you need some tips on helping you prepare to apply, please check out our Applicant Resources.
APIA SCHOLARS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR:
- Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census
- Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
- Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2022.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED
- Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2022-2023 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2022
- Submit one letter of recommendation online
Apply online at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/apia.
Deadline: January 26, 2022
Indiana University Bloomington Groups Scholars Program
Groups Scholars | Indiana University Bloomington | Scholarship Opportunity
Are you interested in attending Indiana University Bloomington for the 2022-2023 school year?
Will you be the 1st person in your immediate family (next to your parents) to attend college?
Are you passionate about Indiana University and its programs?
Do you think you and your family will qualify for a financial need-based scholarship?
Do you have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA?
SAT/ACT - test-optional for admission, but scores should be uploaded if available.
If you answered YES to all of those questions then we'd recommend setting up an appointment with Mrs. Torres during Power Hour ASAP. email vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
Click on the link below to find out about the program, admission requirements, and family income eligibility prior to your appointment.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ak7HvmeSOU5It-FkpFpVSfOvm6XmLvNj/view?usp=sharing
2022 Groups Student Application.pdf
If you and your family think that you would be a good candidate for this scholarship, then email Mrs. Torres and we will set up a one on one meeting during Power Hour. vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
The Award for Aspirations in Computing (Award for AiC) is now accepting high school students’ applications!
The Award for AiC honors 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions.
- Application deadline: November 5th
- Parent Approval and Educator Endorsements due November 11th
- Register for upcoming Application Q&A live-video chats with an AiC Team Member
Apply online by November 5th, 2021.
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Program
The 2022 application is open. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
- High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
The 2022 application deadline is November 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time
Awards:
- The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2022 competition.
- Male and female students compete separately.
Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners in late April, 2022. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)
The 20 Top Finalists traditionally* participate in an all expenses paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 Finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.
Apply online at https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fElksMVS by November 15, 2021.
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Foundation
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2022.
- Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2022.
- GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Financial Need – Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new College Scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000. 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.
Selection Criteria
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation reviews each College Scholarship Program application individually with the assistance of a committee of educational professionals from across the nation. The criteria used in the selection process are:
- Academic ability and achievement: Maintains a strong academic record and receives outstanding recommendations from teachers, shows a desire to be challenged, and demonstrates enthusiasm for learning. Eligible applicants must have a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5.
- Leadership: Motivates others, takes initiative, and contributes positively to the community.
- Persistence: Exhibits determination when faced with obstacles, goal-oriented, and confronts challenges with an ability to adapt to change.
- Unmet financial need: We 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 at https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/
Deadline: November 18, 2021
Our First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest (open to grades 6-12)
ADL Midwest invites 6th – 12th grade students in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota to participate in the 2021 First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest! First Place winners in each grade category will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Second Place winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Plus, the teacher with the most entries will receive $1,000!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO:
Using a personal example or experience, describe or portray how one of the five freedoms in the First Amendment affects your daily life.
Apply online at https://chicago.adl.org/fivefreedoms-entryform/ by December 31, 2021.
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides 200 high-achieving high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years. In exchange, students agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding, prorated amount of the scholarship.
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 meet one of the three Academic Requirements:
- Rank in the top 20% of high school graduating class; or
- Have a top 20% ACT or SAT score; or
- Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale;
- 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 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 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
The 2022-2023 application is available in ScholarTrack until January 31, 2022.
- Review the 2022-2023 Application Procedures and Academic Requirements prior to applying.
- Submit a complete application in ScholarTrack.
- Submit a complete and clean FAFSA.
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships - Class of 2022
Open Through February
Your juniors can find scholarships and other aid to help them pay for college for a chance at $500.
Strengthen Your College List
Open Through October
Students who update their lists on BigFuture™ to include at least one safety, two match, and three reach colleges will earn a chance at a $500 scholarship.
Hobart High School School Counseling Office
Mrs. Victoria Hamilton, Last Names A-E vhamilton@hobart.k12.in.us
Mrs. Peggy Orchard, Last Names F-J porchard@hobart.k12.in.us
Ms. Shelby Clindaniel, Last Names K-Q sclindaniel@hobart.k12.in.us
Mrs. Amanda Hensley, Last Names R-Z ahensley@hobart.k12.in.us
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, United States
Phone: 219-942-8521
Twitter: @hobarths
FAFSA Completion Event
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021, 02:00 PM
Hobart High School, East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, USA
Additional CollegeBoard College and Career Resources
BigFuture™ is home to so much more than just our College Search tool. Use the following free BigFuture tools to guide students on their college-going journey and to increase equity and access in your school:
College Search—Exploration tool for your students as they research colleges based on such preferences as location, majors, type, and campus life.
Scholarship Search—Matches students to scholarships based on the student’s background, achievements, and future plans.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships—Guides juniors and seniors through college planning steps with chances to earn money for college. No application or essay. No GPA or test score minimum. No citizenship requirement.
Student Search Service—The way thousands of colleges and scholarships connect with more than five million students. Students can opt in online or when registering for a College Board assessment to receive information from colleges and scholarship organizations.
Career Finder™—Career exploration tool that helps students make informed academic and career decisions based on what truly drives them and connects them to compatible schools.