Scholarship List Class of 2023
Lilly Endowment
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In the spring of 1997, the Lilly Endowment Inc. announced a partnership with 90 community foundations around the state to raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana and increase awareness of community foundations’ potential to improve the quality of life of the state’s residents. The partnership is known as the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. It is hoped that this program will encourage many of the state’s most talented students to attend one of Indiana’s fine higher education institutions and after graduation consider pursuing occupations in Indiana. Must be a resident of Allen County, Indiana. Must be recommended through New Haven High School and be in the class of 2022. Receive CORE 40 or higher diploma. Have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher. Applicants will be required to submit a cop of 2020 Income Tax Return or W2 forms (for the applicant and their parent/guardian).
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The Gates Scholarship
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The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last dollar college scholarship for outstanding minority, Pell-eligible, high school seniors. Scholars receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree. Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. Minimum GPA requirement of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
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Questa Scholars Loan Program
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The Questa Loan Program is a forgivable, low-interest loan available for moderate to middle income individuals and families that assists in filling the financial gap for education. Questa Scholars may borrow up to $20,000 for college over four years ($5,000 per year; $2,500 per semester). Questa’s 50% forgiveness is dependent upon completion of the degree as well as continuing to live and work in one of the 11 counties of Northeast Indiana. More information and the application is available online at https://www.questafoundation.org/
Women in Business
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Army ROTC Scholarship
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Cadets can ear a full tuition and fees scholarship. Creighton University gives all ROTC Scholarship cades free room and board. The Army also pays cadets $1,200 per year for books and pays a monthly stipend of $420. If interested in Creighton University email toddfrerichs@creighton.edu, if Creighton University is not where you want to attend the Army has over 1,700 colleges that have an Army ROTC on campus, please visit https://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html for a full list.
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Marine ROTC
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Elks National Foundation Scholarship Most Valuable Student
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Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards
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IU GROUPS
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IU Scholarships
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship
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The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship (APIA)
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Aces Opportunity Grant
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George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
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The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all US Citizen and Legal Resident students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range. The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the 2017-18 NASSP List of Approved Contests, Programs, and Activities for Students.
To participate, students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student’s essay will be judged based upon its historical accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, and documentation.
The contest is conducted in three phases: the local chapter, state-level society, and national phases. The contest must be entered through an SAR chapter near the student’s residence. In some cases, the contest may be entered at the state level (if the local society does not have chapters or the chapters are not participating) and a contact-at-large should be used to find out more contest details. The list of contest contacts listed below can provide you with assistance in entering the Knight Essay Contest. Only one entry per student is permitted per contest year.
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Free Speech Essay Contest
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Contest ends: December 31, 2022
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
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Horatio Alger Association
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ARCHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY
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BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship
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For the third consecutive year, we have designated ONE $2,000 High School Student of Integrity Scholarship exclusively for Northern Indiana students who are employed by; have a family member employed by; or have a mentor employed by a BBB Accredited Business!
• The scholarship will be presented to a high school senior enrolling in college OR post- secondary trade school/program.
These recipients will have distinguished themselves as role models of integrity and ethical behavior in their school and their community. To qualify, each student nominee must:
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Reside in and attend a high school located in one of these 23 counties: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Porter, St. Joseph, Steuben, Wabash, Wells or Whitley.
• Be a senior planning to attend a college or trade school in Fall 2021.
• Be employed by; have a family member employed by; OR have a mentor employed by a BBB
Accredited Business.
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Charly Butcher Scholarship
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For the third consecutive year, we are proud to partner with the Charly Butcher Scholarship Fund, Inc. to present a $2,000 Student of Integrity Scholarship exclusively to a high school senior planning to pursue a college/university degree in communications (Charly’s profession) or education (Mrs. Butcher’s profession). This recipient will have distinguished herself/himself as a role model of integrity and ethical behavior in her/his school and community.
To qualify, your school’s student nominee must:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Reside in and attend a high school located in one of these 10 counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Jay, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells or Whitley.
- Be a senior planning to study communications or education at a college or university in Fall 2021.
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Charitable & Educational Foundation
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BBB’s Charitable & Educational Foundation and Brotherhood Mutual is proud to present a $2,000 Student of Integrity Scholarship exclusively to a high school senior planning to pursue a college/university or trade school in fall 2021. This recipient will have distinguished herself/himself as a role model of integrity and ethical behavior in her/his school and community.
To qualify, your school’s student nominee must:
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Reside in and attend a high school located 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
• Be a senior planning to attend a college, university or trade school in fall 2021.
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James C. Sansberry State-Based Merit Scholarship
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The James C. Sansberry academic scholarship is a merit scholarship awarded on the basis of academic achievement, individual character, and demonstrated leadership potential. This scholarship is for young men and women from the state of Indiana who wish to pursue their college education at VMI.
Scholarships are awarded in various financial amounts depending on the competitiveness of the candidate’s academic and extracurricular qualifications. Scholarships are renewable each year for four years subject to satisfactory academic and military performance by the cadet. Scholars are expected to maintain high academic and personal standards while striving to attain leadership positions in the Corps of Cadets.
The James C. Sansberry fund was established at VMI by the late Thelma C. Sansberry in honor of her late husband, a 1916 graduate of the Institute.
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Gongaware Scholarship
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Eligible students must meet at least two of the three following qualifications:
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Achieve a ranking in the top 15 percent of their high school graduating class
- 1140 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or score a 23 on the ACT
*In order for students to apply for scholarships, they must first be accepted to Indiana State University by December 1, 2020
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Beacon Credit Union Scholarship
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Submission requirements included:
- Application
- Current Transcript
- Completion of Essay Question
Essay question: type or print neatly a 200-300 word essay on the following topic; Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions whose purpose is to serve its members. How can Beacon Credit Union better appeal to and serve its Gen Z members?
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The PB&J Scholarship
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Examples of personal challenges include, but are not limited to:
- Medical issues
- Peer issues:bullying, change of school, minority status, etc.
- Family issues: divorce, death, lack of income, homelessness, foster care, abuse, etc.
When in doubt, students are encouraged to apply.
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Knights of Pythias- Grand Domain of Indiana Educational Assistance Program
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- Must be a senior in any high school and a resident of Indiana
- Must have a gpa of 3.0 or higher
- Applicant must be registered in an accredited college or university for Fall 2021
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- An award of $1,000 for college expenses will be distributed directly to the college or university.
- All winners will be notified by the chairman by May 1,2021
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Burger King Scholarship
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High school seniors, BURGER KING® employees, their dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners In the U.S.,can apply to receive $1,000 to $50,000 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year!
High School Seniors must have:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Be active in their school, community and/or have work experience
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Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Scholarship
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To be eligible for this scholarship:
- Applicants must be graduating seniors who have all basic credits for college, vocational or technical school entrance
- Applicants must be the child or legal ward of a Paulding Putnam Cooperative permanent residential member receiving service for the duration of the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Must be receiving service at the time of the competition
- Applicants in both divisions must have a current 3.5 gpa on a 4.0 system
- Applications can be handwritten or typed and need to be returned to Paulding Putnam Electice Cooperative's office located at 401 McDonald Pike in Paulding Ohio.
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Glyn R. Gleason Memorial Scholarship Program
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- Must be pursuing a post-high school education at a technical school, 2 year or 4-year college/university
- Must demonstrate scholastic potential and provide an official school/college transcript
- Must have participated in community service and/or school activities (sports, clubs, etc.)
- Must provide on letter of recommendation (can be from a teacher, counselor, pastor, etc.)
- Must provide a typed (double spaced) essay (limit of 2 pages)
- Must agree to attend and read your essay at the 36th Annual Dr. King Unity Day Program
- Must agree to an interview with the MLK Club, Inc. if requested
Essay Topics:
- What are you career plans?
- What does MLK's dream mean to you?
- How has the Civil Rights movement affected you today?
- What will you do to keep the dream alive
- What will you do to give back to the community
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Fort Wayne International Airport Aviation Scholarship
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The scholarship criteria are as follows:
- Students must be in their senior year of high school
- Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0
- Students must be accepted at an accredited 4-year university, or IVY Tech's Aviation Maintenance Technology program
- Students must be pursuing a program in the aviation field
Students must complete the attached application that may be copied as needed, along with the additional required information listed on the application. Applications must be mailed/postmarked, or sent electronically, by Friday, February 26, 2021 to the attention of Katie Robinson, Marketing Specialist. Questions can be directed to Katie Robinson directly at 260-446-3422 or krobinson@fwairport.com.
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Lawrence A. Ackerman Scholarship Fort Wayne Zoological Society
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To Apply:
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- Submit an official transcript of your high school grades
- Two letters of recommendation by current or former employers, supervisors, teachers, coaches, or mentors
- Submit a one page essay. Consider: (1) your proposed course of study related to the stewardship of animals, (2) your career objectives and how this scholarship would help you attain them, and (3) how your achievements, studies, and activities have influenced you.
Finalists will be invited to meet with the Scholarship Committee for an in-person interview on a specified date.
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Indiana Association of Educational Office Professionals
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The Indiana Association of Educational Office Professionals, Inc. {IAEOP) will present one (1) $1,000 scholarship yearly to an Indiana graduating senior. This scholarship is designed to assist a business or off ice-related career or vocation student who wishes to continue his/her education. Criteria for selection is based on: Scholastic 20%; Financial Need 20%; Letters of Recommendations 10%; Application and Essay 30%, Activities/School/Extracurricular 20% = 100%.
Applicant Eligibility
- Applicant must intend to continue his/her education in any business or office related field, preferably in education
- Applicant must have completed two or more business education courses
- The applicant shall be enrolled/expect to enroll as a full-time student in an institution of higher education (two or four year colleges/universities, vocational/technical school).
- The applicant must maintain at least a 2.8/4.0 GPA.
- Applicant shall be responsible for the competition and return of all required support materials to the sponsoring affiliate association.
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Indiana Sheriffs' Association Scholarship Fund
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Essay Competition
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AG Plus Scholarship
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- The student must major in an agricultural field that includes forage, turf or landscape related programs
- Scholarships will be available to any high school senior or college student in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year of studies as of the fall semester 2021
- The student must demonstrate both leadership abilities and academic performance
- The student must live in the AG Plus trade are
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Indiana APWA Scholarship
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Fort Wayne Central High School Alumni Association Scholarship
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The Dr. Patty Martone Education Scholarship
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Frontline Families Scholarship
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Heisman High School Scholarship
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The Lutheran Foundation
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With costs for higher education rising each year, scholarships become a critical component for funding a student’s college education. That’s why The Lutheran Foundation (TLF) is encouraging students to submit an application for the Health Professions Scholarship Program.
TLF has scholarships (starting at $1,000) to award to students pursuing degrees in nursing or other healthcare professions. This is a broad category that encompasses much more than nursing programs; for example, scholarships have been awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students in counseling, physical therapy, mental health, dental and medical programs.
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Guidance Department
Mrs. Koerner (G-M)
Mrs. Wallace (N-Z)
Mrs. Gepfert (Graduation Pathways Coach and Director of Guidance)
Website: https://nhh.eacs.k12.in.us/students/guidance
Location: 1300 Green Road, New Haven, IN, USA
Phone: 260-446-0220