Scholar Dollars
A Resource on Applying to and Paying For College
April 19, 2025
HHS Senior Acceptance Window Is Here!
Mrs. Guerra has decorated the window outside the School Counseling Office and it's time to fill it up with all the places you've been accepted to or which branch of the military you have signed with! If you are going into a trade, please include that info! You may submit as many colleges as you'd like - some students prefer to just submit the school they are planning to attend. If you list it below, it will be included on the window! See Mrs. Adams with any questions. If you are still waiting to hear from your colleges, please wait to submit this form until you know for sure.
Big Days Headed Our Way!
Scholarships For All
There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship- $3000
Nobody is better suited to change the way we look at the world than you, the leaders of tomorrow. You’re not afraid to challenge authority and the status quo in order to make the world a fairer and more inclusive place for all people.
We will award a total of eight $3,000 scholarships: Five (5) scholarships to any full-time student attending an accredited college or university in the U.S., and three (3) scholarships to employees or immediate family members of Extra Space Storage.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for Fall 2025.
- Must be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Must be a legal resident of the U.S.
Refer to our full scholarship rules to check your eligibility before submitting your application.
How to Apply:
Deadline May 31, 2025
St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary
APPLICATIONS FOR ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER SCHOLARSHIP ARE AVAILABLE AT GUIDANCE WINDOW
APPLICATION PROCESS
All completed applications must include the following:
· Official school transcripts of grades and course work demonstrating good academic standing. Transcripts should not be watermarked "unofficial."
· Letter of acceptance from the educational institution the applicant is planning to attend (high school applicants only).
· High school students are required to submit two letters of recommendation in support of their application, one personal and one professional. College applicants should have two professional recommendations reflecting this past school year's accomplishments. All recommendations must be current and dated.
· If the applicant is an employee or volunteer or their dependent, a photocopy of the employee's or volunteer's badge is required. Applicants may apply to only one system hospital for a scholarship.
· Be an employee or employee dependent of St. Mary Medical Center or Powers Health Rehabilitation Center who has worked at .6 or above for the last full year prior to this notice or be a dependent of the previously stated employees for principal support and maintenance.
· Employee and employee dependent must agree to allow the Volunteer Services Department of St. Mary Medical Center to verify my employment with Powers Health Human Resources. Employees are to be at .6 or above for the last full year prior to this notice or be dependent on the previously stated employees for principal support and maintenance. Furthermore, qualified applicants must authorize Powers Health to utilize this information for public relations purposes (See Application for signature page).
· A typed essay.
o The essay should be a personal reflection of your education/career goals in the healthcare field. This essay should explain why you are choosing this career path. Please include a plan on how you will achieve your goals. Elaborate on any information you think the committee should know that would be helpful to you in attaining a scholarship.
o Applicants who previously received an award should have the essay reflect why they are deserving of another scholarship and the accomplishments/challenges that they may have experienced in the last year. Applicants should not replicate the previously submitted essay nor include components of that essay.
The application Deadline is Friday, April 25th, 2025, by 2:00 P.M.
To submit your application:
· Submit hard copies to the Gift Shop volunteer
o Application must be enclosed in an envelope labeled “Scholarship Application.”
· Via email to mrdixon@powershealth.org.
If the application submission is via email, the subject line MUST read, "Scholarship Application 2025-2026 School Year."
If an application is not complete at the time of submission, the application will be denied. Use "NA" (non-applicable) in any section that does not apply to your application. Do not leave any blank spaces.
EASY Scholarships Found at StudentScholarships.org
Hopefully you have had a chance this year to look through the scholarship sites below that have quick links through the buttons. Worth noting is the section in StudentScholarships.org called "Easy Scholarships." There are lots of opportunities here with Spring and Summer deadlines, so don't miss the chance to cash in on more opportunities. A lot of these are specific to areas of study. With Senior Year winding now, this is a great thing to spend some time reviewing to make sure you have taken advantage of every opportunity to fund your education!
Scholarship With Financial Need As Qualifier
Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship
The Sallie Mae 2025-2026 Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors (“Contest”) is open only to legal residents (U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551) of the fifty (50) United States, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia who
(i) are currently enrolled as a high school senior
(ii) plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school within one year of high school graduation
(iii) are able to demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant-eligible
(iv) have a current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
(v) are able to demonstrate leadership abilities
(vi) demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of his/her life, including personal, professional, educational, in his/her community, and online presence in accordance with these official Rules (each, an “Entrant”). Employees of the Sallie Mae Fund ("Sponsor"), Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund (“Administrator”) and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion and fulfillment agencies (collectively, “Related Entities”) and members of their immediate family or household of each are not eligible. Void where prohibited by law. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
DEADLINE TO APPLY APRIL 25, 2025
Area of Study Specific Scholarships
ScienceSaves Video Scholarship - $10,000
ScienceSaves Video Scholarship - $10,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in the Fall of 2024.
B) Create a video answering the question “What has science done for me?” or “What has science done for somebody I know?”.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20795/sciencesaves-video-scholarship
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program $10,000
Eligible nursing students can apply to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program.
If accepted, we pay your tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend. In return, after you graduate, you work at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
Am I eligible for a scholarship?
You are eligible if you:
- Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
- Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
- Begin classes no later than September 30
- Don’t have any federal judgment liens
- Don’t have an existing service commitment
- Aren’t overdue on a federal debt
Note: We give funding preference to those who need the most help financially.
Nursing students: grow your career with our support.
How do I apply?
When there is an open application cycle:
- Read the Application Program Guidance (PDF - 546 KB).
- Log in or create an account on the Nurse Corps Scholarship section of My BHW to apply.
Ladies Pursuing Education Grant From Delta Kappa Gamma
This grant will provide $500 to a freshman college student studying to become a teacher beginning study in the Fall 2025 semester. This grant is open to female seniors in high school who will graduate from high school in the Spring of 2025.
The application consists of the grant application, a personal statement form and three forms of recommendation. You will need to submit an official transcript along with the grant packet by June 2, 2025. Recipients will be notified on or before June 26, 2025.
Please note that everything needs to be mailed together by June 2, 2025 despite an April deadline on page 5.
You can pick up your grant application packet in the Guidance Office or print out the attatchment below.
Demographic Specific Scholarships
2025 INDIANA LATINO INSTITUTE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Indiana Latino Institute (ILI) Scholarship was created as a means to address the under-representation of Latinos in post-secondary education. The goal is to encourage Latino students in Indiana to pursue higher education and engage in community service. In order to accomplish this goal, ILI will provide scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Helpful Resources For Senior Year Tasks
How To Send Transcripts Through Parchment
This is how you will request your transcript be sent to colleges, employers, military and trades recruiters, etc.
Create a new account using your personal email address and fill out your personal information
Save your password because you will be using this site often!



