Scholarships & Financial Aid
February 19 - March 5
From the School Counseling Office at Hobart High School
Scholarships that are new to the newsletter are posted towards the TOP; after the new scholarships, they will be listed by order of deadline.
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NEW! Regional Federal Credit Union $500 Next Generation Scholarship
REGIONAL federal credit union is once again offering our $500 Next Generation Scholarship to students who are attending a university, college or trade school in the fall of 2021.
To apply, each student must submit a short essay:
· 250 words or more not to exceed 750
· Typed doubled-spaced
· Answer the following question:
o Why is saving money important?
The essay and scholarship application must be completed and submitted to a REGIONAL office or emailed to bescalante@REGIONALfcu.org by March 12, 2021.
The winner will be selected by REGIONAL Board of Directors and will be notified on or after May 03, 2021. The winner of this scholarship will be required to take a picture with a REGIONAL representative and open a savings and checking account. Scholarship winnings will be electronically deposited once accounts are established.
This $500 scholarship may be used for any purpose at each winner’s discretion.
Application is attached below.
NEW! Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Grant
The Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (a national honorary of women educators) is again offering an educational grant of $500 for a graduating senior girl who plans to enroll in a teacher preparatory program beginning in the fall of 2021. The completed grant packet should be sent to the Professional Affairs Committee by the deadline.
Please mail to: Toni Sulewski 972 Pawnee Drive Crown Point, IN 46307
Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Deadline: April 16, 2021
NEW! Indiana Sheriffs' Association Scholarship
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing, and dispensing funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field.
The scholarship fund was established for the benefit of the members of the association and qualified individuals. The general qualifications for applicants are: to be an active affiliate or associate member of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association or a dependent child or grandchild of an active affiliate or associate member of the association, be an Indiana resident, attend an Indiana College or University, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a full-time student (12 hours).This year, the association will be awarding forty $750 scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing an education and career in the criminal justice field.
Application is attached below.
Deadline: April 1, 2021
2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest (Open to students in grades 6-12)
Students are being asked to write their essays based on the following quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:
“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.”
Contest parameters include:
Open to students in grades 6 – 12
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?
Awards will be presented in two age groups: grades 6 - 8 and grades 9 – 12.
First place: $500 Second place: $300 Third place: $200
Hobart High School can submit 5 essays. Essays are due to the School Counseling Office by 2/21/21 or can be sent via email to dadams@hobart.k12.in.us.
HHS will choose the 5 best essays to submit to IASP for a chance to win.
Civics Education Essay Contest
Every year, in honor of Law Day, NCSC hosts a Civics Education Essay Contest. The goal of the contest is to get students engaged and ponder the importance of civics at home and in the classroom. The contest question is based on the American Bar Association's annual theme. ABA's 2021 Law Day theme is "Advancing the Rule of Law Now."
This year's question:
What does the rule of law mean to you?
Guidelines:
- 3rd-8th graders should submit essays in 100 words or less.
- 9th-12th graders should submit essays in 500 words or less.
Apply online at https://www.ncsc.org/education-and-careers/civics-education/contest?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Deadline: February 26, 2021
Indiana Association of School Psychologists Scholarship
The IASP High School Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who has an interest in pursuing a career in the field of psychology.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for this scholarship the candidate must:- Be accepted by a college for enrollment
- Be interested in pursuing a career in the field of psychology
- Be in good academic standing
SELECTION
The application must be postmarked or emailed by the deadline is March 1. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The committee will consider many factors in reaching their decision, including the completeness of the application; the applicant’s experience and interests; the applicant’s personal statement and accomplishments; the applicant’s letters of recommendation; and the applicant’s degree of scholarship.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The IASP High School Scholarship is for the amount of $500, paid directly to the bursar at the college the student will be attending. The scholarship recipient will be notified on or before March 30, and will be recognized at the IASP Fall Conference.
HOW TO APPLY
Download an application for the IASP High School Scholarship, or contact Kimberly Burns for additional information.
Please email the completed application packet to:
Indiana Association of School Psychologists
Attn: Kim Williams
kwilliams@thecorydongroup.com
Questions may be directed to:
Kimberly Burns, IASP Scholarship Committee Chair
kburns@sacs.k12.in.us
American Academy of Art Senior Scholarship Competition
The American Academy of Art College is excited to announce our annual Senior Scholarship Competition.
Awards: The American Academy of Art College is offering over $400,000 in Senior Scholarship Competition awards!
Who can participate? Any high school student who will be graduating in spring 2021.
How can I participate?
• Register for the competition
(You will receive an email with information on how to submit your work after registering)
• Submit 3 pieces of original artwork
(Artwork should be either paintings or drawings and submitted as jpeg files)
Award announcements:
Award announcements will be made in April of 2021.
Students can register for the competition by visiting https://www.aaart.edu/events/registration-scholarship-competition-2021/
Deadline: March 1, 2021
Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship Program (local to northwest Indiana)
The James W. and Betty Dye Foundation was established to provide scholarships toward tuition for qualified high school graduates at selected high schools in Northwest Indiana. Jim and Betty Dye Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors to recognize academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and future potential.
The Foundation believes a better educated population will enhance the quality of life for all its citizens. The goals and ideals of the Foundation will be realized if those who benefited from the Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship program live and work in Northwest Indiana following graduation from college.
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)
Apply online at https://dyescholarships.org/index.php/application/
Deadline: March 1, 2021
AABE Scholarship Program
Eligibility Criteria
- Unweighted academic average of B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- Graduating high school senior who intends to enroll next semester in an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a major in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics field
- Underrepresented minority (African Americans, Hispanic or Native Americans)
- Transcripts must show unweighted academic average
- Due to COVID-19 we have waived the SAT/ACT requirement for this cycle. The essay will be scored in place of the test.
Apply online at https://scholarship.aabe.org/
Deadline: March 7, 2021
Flavorful Futures Scholarship
The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship Program awards 5 scholarships of $5000 each. Eligible applicants who complete the online application process will be evaluated based on academic achievement and the creativity of their application, which should showcase what makes them who they are and how they want to contribute their gifts through education. We receive a large number of applications and recommend you begin the application process early.
Applications must meet ALL the following criteria:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
- Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2020 and July 31, 2021.
- Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4 point scale (high school/home schooled seniors).
- Must enroll for Fall 2021 as a freshman or 1st year student in part-time or full-time study at a 2-year, 4-year, college, university, trade or vocational school. The school must be an accredited U.S. institution, and listed on the official website for the U.S. Department of Education.
- Must not be a relative or dependent child of an employee of Talking Rain or any of its retail customers.
Apply online at https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/flavorfulfutures
Deadline: March 16, 2021
2021 Kyle L. Harrop Memorial Scholarship
To apply for the scholarship ($500 for two successive school years), please see the criteria below, complete the attached application, and submit with the necessary documents as a.pdf file to kharropscholarship@gmail.com no later than March 17, 2021. Financial need will be considered when awarding this scholarship, although it is not the main criteria.
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.
Application is attached below.
Deadline: March 17, 2021
Urban League of Northwest Indiana Scholarships
Horizon Bank Scholarship
NIPSCO "STEM" Power Scholarships
National Hook-Up of Black Women
National Council Negro Women
Northwest Indiana Corvette Club
Michael L. Suggs STEM Youth Leaders
First Midwest Diversity Scholarship
Apply online at https://ulofnwi.communityforce.com
Deadline: March 20, 2021
Partners for Clean Air Scholarships (Local to Lake, Porter, LaPorte)
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.
Criteria Used for Awarding the Scholarship:
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.
You can find the fillable pdf online at https://www.in.gov/idem/5157.htm#op2_p2_grants
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Construction Advancement Foundation Scholarship (Northwest Indiana)
The Construction Advancement Foundation is delighted to invest in the future of the construction industry by awarding scholarships to Northwest Indiana students who are pursuing a career in construction management, engineering, or a related field within construction. The scholarships for undergraduates are $2,500 per year and can be renewed for up to four years for a maximum of $10,000.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & SELECTION CRITERIA
Recipients must be Indiana residents of Lake, Porter, La Porte, 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 hair follicle 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)
USE OF FUNDS
Scholarship funds are restricted to tuition, fees, books, and room and board only. Payments will be made to student with submission of receipts, or directly to the school upon receipt of an invoice.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Completed application form
Letters of Recommendation from 3 people (teacher, employer, coach, scout leader, church leader, etc.)
Copy of SAT/ACT scores
Proof of acceptance / enrollment in college / university
Declaration of major field
An essay on “Why I am interested in a career in the Construction Industry. (300 words)
Application is attached below.
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents Sagamore Scholarship
Introduction: The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) will award two $1,000 scholarships in April 2021.
Requirement: Indiana Public High school senior must be related to an active member of IAPSS. Candidate must be admitted and accepted as full time student at a four or two year college or vocational/technical school. One will be awarded to a high performing senior majoring is education and planning to become a teacher, and one to a academically high performing and ECA active senior.
Process: Applicant must fill out the cover sheet/application and email materials to: Dr. J. T. Coopman, IAPSS, One N. Capitol Avenue, Suite 1215, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2021. Questions should be directed to Dr. Coopman at (317) 639- 0336. jtcoopman@iapss-in.org
2021 Poster/Visual Arts Contest - "Go Green, Help Save the World"
For a brochure with rules and regulations, please visit the School Counseling Office.
Deadline: April 1, 2021
We the Students Essay Competition
Essay Prompt: What is the relationship between Equality and Justice?
Answering this question requires considering each of these principles and analyzing the relationship between them.
To truly explore this question in an essay that is between 500 -800 words, you’ll need to go beyond "dictionary definitions," and express your understanding and reasoning about the connection between these two principles. This reasoning involves a combination of observation, experience, and some pretty "big ideas." What does it take to understand them? To build toward and maintain them? To see them with regard to each other? Why is this relationship important?
We encourage you to bring emotion, creativity, specific examples, and well-researched facts into what you write. A good essay will demonstrate how equality and justice are not just abstract ideas but are part of the actions and choices of people every day.
We genuinely want to know how you would answer the question – what is the relationship between Equality and Justice?
Apply online at https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest
Deadline for entry is April 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Hobart High School Alumni Association Scholarship
To be eligible, students must:
- continue his/her education through an accredited apprenticeship program, trade school, college, or university of their choice
- there is no GPA or SAT requirement
- have a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, coach or administrator
- have qualities of good citizenship, favorable attitudes and habits, and a desire to succeed
Applications are available in the Guidance Office!
Deadline: April 30, 2021
PB&J Foundation Scholarship
Traven Watase started the first PB&J Scholarship back in 2013 when he graduated Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School. Traven was not a good student when he was in High School and did not have strong family support from his parents. In which he moved from Roosevelt High School (Honolulu, HI) to Kauai High School (Lihue, HI) and finally graduated from Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School (Honolulu, HI). What he realized is that kids who do not have proper guidance/encountered an unusual challenge, are at a significant disadvantage that not a lot of scholarships recognize. Most scholarships you see are merit-based, financial need, or ethnicity. But students who encountered challenges in their lives may not be able to achieve merit-based benchmarks, might be in the middle ground of financial need, and not qualify for ethnicity-based scholarships. So because of this Traven decided to eat PB&J Sandwiches to save money on his budget so that he could pay forward a scholarship while he was in his first year of college himself. Traven did not start the scholarship because he had a lot of money, but he was willing to sacrifice a little and give what he could to help out someone going through similar challenges that he went through.
Our philosophy back when we first started was not to create barriers from students applying (GPA, Ethnicity etc…) because we will only judge the student by hearing their story and not disregard them before hearing it. Our scholarship is open to:
- Current High School Seniors studying in one of the 50 States or Washington DC
- Plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college next school year
What needs to be submitted
- Personal Statement
- 1 letter of reccomendation minium
- Transcript (GPA will not be considered and this is only to verify your student status)
Apply online at https://pbjscholarship.org/
Deadline: May 31, 2021 (Priority Deadline: 12/31)
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships - Class of 2021
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program will remain open to your senior class to take actions through the end of February. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000 Apply to Colleges: $1,000
Open Through February
Ensure that students complete the FAFSA® form to apply for financial aid. After they submit the FAFSA, students can verify that they took this action on the College Board Opportunity Scholarships page to be eligible for a scholarship.
Note: Students who are legally ineligible to submit the FAFSA can still earn an entry for the scholarship by going to their My Action Plan page.
Pro Tip: Check out this useful financial aid FAQ (.pdf/81.73 KB) to understand verification and for eligibility questions surrounding undocumented or international students attending school in the U.S.
Open Through February
Ensure your students apply to at least two colleges they want to attend and submit the names of the colleges to earn an entry for the scholarship.
Note: Students who apply for early decision or early action can still earn an entry for the scholarship by going to their My Action Plan page.
Pro Tip: Tell your students about the Common Application and Coalition Application to make applying to multiple colleges simpler. Find additional resources and advice on BigFuture™.
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships for Class of 2022
The Scholarships
Class of 2022: Complete these six college planning steps for six separate chances at $500. When you finish all six, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $40,000 scholarship, but you can still earn money even if you don’t complete them all. Class of 2021:
Log in to see scholarships just for you.Hobart High School Guidance Office
Mrs. Victoria Hamilton, Last Names A-G vhamilton@hobart.k12.in.us
Mrs. Peggy Orchard, Last Names H-O porchard@hobart.k12.in.us
Mrs. Amanda Hensley, Last Names P-Z ahensley@hobart.k12.in.us
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, United States
Phone: 219-942-8521
Twitter: @hobarths