This scholarship & financial aid newsletter contains information compiled by the School Counseling Office at Hobart High School. We will post new scholarships at the top of the newsletter; the rest will be listed in order by deadline. We will remove scholarships once their deadline has passed. Please contact us with any questions!

This is a competitive financial assistance program, designed to help students reach their goals. Awards are based on academic achievement, a written essay and a successful interview. The scoring system is a blind/confidential process.

Eligible applicants include:

• High school seniors entering a university in fall 2023.
• Applicant must be enrolled in a two or more year accredited college program, seeking a postsecondary degree in any medical field related to the human body.
• Applicant must have a cumulative and current Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher and be a United States citizen.

Applications are available at: St. Mary Medical Center West Entrance information desk, in the guidance office at Hobart High School and online at COMHS.org/SMMCAuxiliaryScholarship23

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS: Friday, April 28 at 4 pm

Applications may be submitted to the St. Mary Medical Center Gift Shop or mailed to:

St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary, Attention: Scholarship Committee 1500 South Lake Park Ave., Hobart, IN 46342

No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Mailed applications must be received by the deadline.

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 Kim Williams for additional information.

Please email the completed application packet (in one document) to:
Indiana Association of School Psychologists
Attn: Kim Williams kwilliams@thecorydongroup.com

Deadline: March 1, 2023

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation awards need-based scholarships to the children of Marines attending accredited colleges, community colleges, and career technical education programs. It’s the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families, and their mission is to provide scholarship support to every eligible child of a Marine.

For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit mcsf.org/apply.

Email Scholarship@mcsf.org with questions, or call 866-496-5462.

Deadline: March 1, 2023

In 1994 the Leona Bruno Scholarship was established in memory of the first manager of Members Advantage Credit Union. It is awarded annually to a graduating high school senior in the amount of $1,000 in the form of a check payable to the student and the college or university they are attending.

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

Use this link to view the application. For a copy of the application in word, please email Gwen at gnieman@macuonline.org.

Deadline: March 1, 2023

In 2010, Members Advantage Credit Union established the Gail Walker Memorial Scholarship in memory of the former board member’s years of service. It 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.

This scholarship is given based on the following criteria:

• Scholastic achievement
• Personal integrity
• Active participation in and service to their community
• Senior in high school, college freshman or sophomore
• GPA between 3.5 to 2.5 on a 4 point scale
• Active participation at a job(s) in your community within the last 4 years

Use this link to view the application. For a copy of the application in word, please email Gwen at gnieman@macuonline.org.

Deadline: March 1, 2023

The James W. and Betty Dye Foundation was established to provide scholarships for qualified high school seniors at participating 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.

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 in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana.
  
• Must be a current senior at a participating high school in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0).
• Although test scores are optional, additional consideration will be given to applicants submitting a minimum composite 1200 SAT / 25 ACT or greater.
• Must be admitted unconditionally as a full-time 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

Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions prior to completing the application for important information about the Scholarship. Additional questions can be directed to info@dyescholarships.org or 219-836-1100.

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. IMPORTANT – Do not use a high school affiliated email to create an account, to log-in, or as a contact email. Applications containing a high school affiliated email will be rejected.

Deadline: March 1, 2023

Porter-Starke Services Foundation is pleased to make scholarships available to graduating seniors of Porter, Starke, and Lake (Gary) County High Schools in Indiana. Candidates must already be accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational school and must be pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree.

The Porter–Starke Services Foundation works alongside Porter-Starke Services to enhance the quality of life by advocating for the behavioral and physical health of our community through fundraising, stewardship, and financial support. It is the goal of our organization to reduce the stigma of mental health issues and recognize its impact in our daily lives.

Applications are now available electronically and can be downloaded and printed directly from https://www.porterstarke.org/resources/scholarships. We are requesting that all forms be typed and then printed. Handwritten forms will not be considered.

Completed scholarship applications, letters of recommendation, and an official transcript (provided by guidance department) must be postmarked by March 3, 2023 to the attention of Elliott Miller, Porter-Starke Services Foundation, 601 Wall Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383.

Deadline: March 3, 2023

After you complete your junior year of high school, you can get a head start on your future by applying for the ROTC National Scholarship (a four-year scholarship), at a participating school.

Your acceptance of the scholarship means a future service obligation of:

• Eight years of Army service, with requirements for active duty in the Army, and/or serving in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard, depending on the scholarship
• You may be eligible to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career immediately after graduation

Get started on your scholarship application:

• Create an account on My GoArmy
• Upon creating an account, login to the Scholarship Application
• Locate and contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at the school you plan to attend—most of them have served before and understand the process you’re going through

Applications opened on June 12, 2022. Your application must be started no later than Feb. 4, 2023 to be eligible for review by the Army ROTC National Scholarship Board. Here are the application and board review dates for the 2022-2023 school year:

Applications are due by Mar. 6, 2023 to be reviewed by the board from Mar. 13-17, 2023

REGIONAL federal credit union is offering our $500 Next Generation Scholarship to two students in grades 9 through 12.

To apply, each student must submit a short essay:

• 500 words or fewer
• Double-spaced 12-point Times New Roman
• Answer the following question: How would receiving this scholarship impact your financial outlook?

Essay must be completed and turned into a Guidance Counselor, student credit union, or REGIONAL office by March 10, 2023. Students may also submit their entries online at regionalfcu.org/scholarship.

The winners will be selected by REGIONAL Board of Directors and will be notified on May 5, 2023. The winners of this scholarship will be required to take a picture with a REGIONAL representative and open a REGIONAL 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.

Deadline: March 10, 2023

The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation Sons and Daughters Scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarding $3,000 annually, for a maximum of four years while enrolled in an undergraduate institution. The scholarship program is administered by College Now and no employees of Cleveland-Cliffs are involved in the selection process. Employees with high school seniors graduating in Spring 2023 should carefully review the scholarship criteria outlined in the application procedures document. Please note that children of officers of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (the public company) are not eligible for the scholarship program.

Scholarships are intended to recognize and reward outstanding high school academic and non-academic achievement, and to provide financial assistance to scholars pursuing an associate’s or bachelor's degree. Scholarships will be awarded to students attending either an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university as outlined in the application procedures.

• A flyer with detailed application procedures and terms of eligibility is available for download.
• Applications are submitted through College Now of Greater Cleveland, administrator of this program -- click here to submit an application.

If you have questions, you can submit them via email to community@clevelandcliffs.com

Deadline: March 15, 2023

DESCRIPTION

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation 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

Deadline: March 15, 2023 by 11 a.m.

Kyle L. Harrop was the Indiana Association of School Principals Department of Student Programs Director from August, 2000 to September, 2018, when he passed away unexpectedly. Mr. Harrop’s passion for student success was unrivaled, and during his tenure as Student Programs Director, academic competitions participation grew tremendously. Mr. Harrop was truly the face, voice and spirit of IASP academic competitions. To honor Mr. Harrop’s passion for student success, and create a legacy in his honor to continue that support, the Kyle L. Harrop Scholarship was created.

To apply for the scholarship please see the criteria below, complete the linked application, and submit with the necessary documents as a.pdf file to kharropscholarship@gmail.com no later than March 15, 2023. Financial need will be considered when awarding this scholarship, although it is not the main criteria. The scholarship will be a one-time award of $1,000 paid in late May.

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, and/or Academic Quiz Bowl.  Enter and attend Purdue University, West Lafayette, as an admitted student in Fall, 2023;
• 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 link below:

https://iasp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2022-23-kyle-harrop-scholarship-application.pdf

Deadline March 15, 2023

Need money for college? The Urban League of Northwest Indiana can help! Please use the link below to find multiple scholarship opportunities.

https://ulofnwi.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx#4371597136646D517975544F5976596D4E73384E69673D3D

Deadline: March 20, 2023

Scholarship Value: $1,000 Award

This is the inaugural Gary Family Tree Scholarship! Along with his family, Anthony Gary (Hobart High Class of 2008) is honored to establish a scholarship to help fund deserving students’ educational pursuits. One person can change the trajectory of their family tree forever, but it takes intentional focus and effort over time. This scholarship aims to help offset the educational costs associated with chasing after your dreams and maximizing your potential.

The eligibility criteria to be considered are as follows:

--Class of 2023 Hobart High School senior

--Applicant shall enroll in an accredited (2) or (4) year university or an accredited vocational-technical school or trade school within the current calendar year.

--Minimum GPA of 2.5

To apply: Record a video maximum of 5 minutes in length answering the following questions:

• Why are you going to be the one to change the trajectory of your family tree and how are you going to do it?
• Upload the video to a website suitable for private distribution such as Google Drive, YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, WeTransfer, etc.
• Email the following information to anthonydrewgary@gmail.com

--First and Last Name

--GPA

--Future College / Trade School Name

--Anticipated Major / Specialization

--Video link

Deadline: March 31, 2023. The winner will be notified in mid-April.

Qualifications:

• 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 ASSOCIATION, 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 this application. Just complete the application and return it with this Scholarship Application to meet the requirement.
• ALL APPLICANTS MUST ENROLL AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT (12 hours).
• ALL INFORMATION MUST BE TYPED OR HAND PRINTED NEATLY, COMPLETED IN FULL AND RETURNED TO: Indiana Sheriffs’ Association, 7124 E County Road 150 S, Suite B; Avon, IN 46123-2001.

Click here for the application.

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Mission Statement: The Lake County Federated Republican Women’s Club (LCFRWC) mission is to encourage women to get involved as leaders for the cause of good government leadership from all walks of life. We strive to disseminate information to all and to inform the public through political education and activities.

LCFRWC academic application Guidelines:

• LCFRWC Scholarship is awarded to an individual who is pursuing their first undergraduate college degree that meets our requirements for eligibility, which are:
• A Graduating high school senior of Class of 2023. The amount of this scholarship will be $500. and awarded by June 1, 2023
• Must be a Female who is a Legal U.S. citizen and is a resident of Lake County, Indiana. Must be seeking a degree in one or more of the following fields of study and meet additional criteria:

· Political Science

· Criminal Justice

· Pre—Law

· GPA 2.75 or higher

· Attendance

· Demonstrates being respectful and good character

· Has validated Community service involvement hours.

Please type or print legibly in ink. Must list residential address- (no P.O. Boxes). Attach additional pages if needed. Return this completed application, along with all requested documents, by deadline: Post marked by April 1, 2023, to the following address: via mail or email:

ATTN: LCFRWC

128 S East St #604

Crown Point, IN 46308 LCFRWC@LakeCountyfrwc.org

Call 219.333.6171 for questions or more information

Deadline: April 1, 2023

The Indiana Latino Institute has a partnership with 23 colleges and universities who will award up to 2 two full tuition scholarships to eligible Latino high school seniors who are accepted to their school and start August of 2023. They also must be a part of the Indiana Latino Institute's College Coaching Program. This is a free service. We can help your Latino students prepare for college applications and graduation.

See the details and eligibility requirements by clicking on this link:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lK8snScos9nwWo8NOXQztw6XKWroJCaouv_p4uyy3gg/edit?usp=sharing

Deadlines vary. This is a time sensitive opportunity!

Introduction: The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) will award two $1,000 scholarships in April 2023.

Requirement: Indiana Public High school senior must be related to a current institutional member of IAPSS and attending an Indiana public school. Candidate must be admitted and accepted as full time student at a four or two year college or vocational/technical school. One scholarship will be awarded to a high performing senior majoring in education and planning to become a teacher, and one to an academically high performing and ECA action senior.

Process: Applicant must fill out the cover sheet/application and email materials to lwhite@iapss-in.org or mail to: IAPSS, One N. Capitol Avenue, Suite 1215, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2023.

Please pick up an application in guidance

Deadline: March 31, 2023

The Partners for Clean Air scholarship allows the Partners for Clean Air 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. Yearly, PCA will offer one (1) 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 (1)-time financial distribution occurring in August before the start of classes. To date, Partners for Clean Air has given away $20,000 in scholarships.

Qualifications

To be considered for a Partners for Clean Air Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Submit the Partners for Clean Air Scholarship Application by the deadline date (available on the IDEM Agency Forms page)
2. 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
3. Have at least a 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
4. Be attending an accredited college, university, or trade school in the following school year
5. Be pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree or a minimum two (2)-year trade school certification or degree. Any applicant will be considered provided that the applicant demonstrates how their planned field of study supports the goals of Partners for Clean Air

Criteria Used for Awarding the Scholarship

Applications will be accepted beginning at the beginning of every calendar year. Consideration for this Scholarship opportunity will be limited to the first 100 applications received by Partners for Clean Air and/or those received by the submittal deadline, whichever comes first. Applications must be submitted electronically to IDEMPartnersforCleanAir@idem.IN.gov. To be considered, applicants must meet the criteria identified above, with preference be given to students who have:

1. Engaged in community service
2. Participated in environmental programs or clubs
3. Demonstrated a sincere interest in improving air quality, as supported by the responses to the following questions in Narrative Responses section of the application
1. Describe your involvement in community-based programs/organizations, environmental organizations, or clubs, highlighting any leadership roles in which you served
2. Describe why clean air is important to you
3. Provide at least three (3) ideas/concepts that you believe would help to reduce air pollution
4. 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
5. Explain how you believe Northwest Indiana can achieve greater environmental justice and why doing so is important to you

Note: Indiana Department of Environmental Management, as coordinator of the Partners for Clean Air program, is collecting the applications. However, the scholarships are made available by the Partners for Clean Air Membership Program. The Partners for Clean Air Steering Committee will evaluate and select the scholarship recipient(s). Preference may be given to individuals pursuing a course of study in the environmental sciences.

Deadline: March 31, 2023 by 5 p.m.

200 Renewable $10,000 Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarships

That is $40,000 over four years to help deserving students achieve their goals.

Awards are open to individuals studying eligible engineering or computer science majors, who demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities.

Spread the word about this great scholarship opportunity to your students!

Applicants must:

• Be U.S. Citizens
• Be high school seniors, freshman or sophomore undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the upcoming academic year
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be willing to consider internship opportunities with Lockheed Martin

Learn more at lockheedmartin.com/scholarship

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2023 3:00 pm

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
• Letter of Recommedndation 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)

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Groups Northwest aims to maintain diversity and increase the graduation rates of underrepresented students. Scholars will attend a six-week summer bridge program and receive three college credits, fees, and books as part of their summer scholarship. They will also receive up to $1,000 for the academic year, a $250 book credit, and food, transportation, and accommodations for social activities. A Success Coach will mentor the students throughout the academic year. More details are forthcoming.

Requirements:

1. Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.3.
2. Meet the income and eligibility guidelines for PELL eligibility+ (Free or Reduced lunch might be an indicator).
3. Complete the minimum (34 hours) of college preparatory courses (Core40) by graduation.
4. We look for students who demonstrate a positive attitude, a sense of civility, the ability to persevere, a strong motivation to succeed, an excellent attendance record, and a commitment to earn a college degree.
5. Must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the priority deadline of April 15.
6. Must be admitted to IU Northwest by May 1.
7. Students must be recommended to the program by May 1.

Steps to apply:

• Step 1: IU Application
• Step 2: Contact Mrs. Torres for Groups application worksheet
• Step 3: Complete Group Scholars Application

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors pursuing healthcare careers in post-secondary education settings.

• 1-$5,000
• 2-$2,500
• 10-$1,000

Requirements:

• GPA of 2.5 and above
• 20 hrs of community service
• Letter of Recommendation from a high school counselor
• Complete the google form below

Complete and submit your application here: https://forms.gle/sMJf5rKY81jzeFRM6

Deadline: April 9, 2023, at 11:59 pm.

The Indiana Chapter of the American Public Works Association would like to offer an opportunity to Indiana high school seniors to receive our 2023 annual scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who would pursue a degree program in a public works related field. Such fields would include Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Planning, Public Administration Public Works/Municipal Operations and Fleet management among others. The degree may be through a university or technical school course of study.

The scholarship awards $1000.00 annually for 4 years provided that the student demonstrates continued progress toward a public works field degree. A paid annual membership to the American Public Works Association is included in the award.

Interested high school seniors can pick up an application in the counseling office. For additional information please go to our website at http://indiana.apwa.net/PageDetails/25193.

Deadline: April 28, 2023

One student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the 2023–2024 school year.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Applicant must be a student enrolled at Purdue University Northwest.

- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (attach an official copy of transcript to this application).

- Applicant must be studying computer science or computer engineering as a major.

- Applicant must write a brief summary of anything that will provide a more complete picture of yourself including your personal aspirations, career and educational goals (no more than 1,000 words)

Applications are available in the School Counseling Office.

Deadline: April 30, 2023

The William and Louise Allen Scholarship Program benefits students from Lake County, Indiana and the application is now available for students at your high school! The application is free and all applicant information is kept private. OFIC’s Scholarship Management Resources is supporting the Fifth Third Bank Foundation in the administration of this program.

The application deadline is May 5, 2023. An anticipated seven awards will be granted to students of these area high schools at the generous amount of $5,000 each for the upcoming academic year. Awards are available for the 2023-24 academic year.

Criteria:

· From Lake County, Indiana

· Attending a nonprofit college or university

· Attending the full 2023-24 academic year (fall and spring semesters)

Selection will be based upon:

· Scholastic achievement

· Good citizenship and character

· Financial need

We recommend students use an email address they will have access to after the school year. Email is usually how we will communicate with them, including for the opportunity to reapply for renewal. They do not have to complete the application in one sitting; they will receive an email with a link to log back in at a later time. Each time a student proceeds to a new page, the application saves.

Application deadline: May 5, 2023

1. To begin the application process the student or the parent or guardian should open up the scholarship application (below). Hopefully, the process of filling out the application is is easy and all information requested is available to you. The determination of the amount of your scholarship is primarily based upon the financial needs of the student. Therefore the information concerning finances is extremely important and should be filled out in its entirety. It is also important that you provide information to us that you have attempted to seek the benefits of all federal grants, aids and loans.

2. Kids chance of Indiana has a special Scholarship Committee devoted to reviewing your application. One of the members of that committee will voluntarily spend the time necessary to make sure your application is in proper form and if necessary contact you for additional information. That individual is very important to the processing of your application and therefore please make sure you stay in contact with that individual.

3. Once the application is in final form, Kids Chance has developed a system whereby the approval of the application and the amount to be allocated to the scholarship is seamless and expeditious. From the time you have your application in final form to the time that you are informed of the amount of your scholarship, no more than 60 days should elapse, with some exceptions.

4. All scholarship funds are disbursed to the bursar’s office at your designated school.

5. In order to maintain your scholarship it is important that you maintain a satisfactory academic performance and send to your kids chance contact verification of class enrollment and your semester’s grade report. You must reapply every semester showing evidence of your continuation of an academic program and your recent past successes academically.

Any preliminary questions that you may have can be addressed by contacting the designated individual listed below. Thank you for considering Kids Chance as an opportunity to help you in your academic endeavors.

Apply here: https://www.kidschancein.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FINAL-INITIAL-APPLICATION.pdf

Please email completed applications to: scholarships@kidschancein.org

Deadline: July 1, 2023

The CAF Scholarship for Tradespeople is intended to support construction trade professionals who are looking to earn their bachelor’s degree in Project Leadership at Purdue University Northwest. The CAF will distribute thousands of dollars of scholarship money every year to numerous construction trade workers. Scholarship amounts will vary based on the number of annual applications. The minimum amount awarded to scholarship winners will not be less than $1000.

Eligibility Requirements

• Award recipient must be a U.S. citizen
• Award recipient must be enrolled in the ‘Project Leadership’ bachelor’s degree program at Purdue University Northwest
• Award recipient must be at least a 3rd year apprentice at time of application

Use of Funds

Scholarship funds are restricted to tuition and associated registration fees. Payments will be made directly to Purdue upon receipt of an invoice for tuition.

Application Requirements

• Completed application
• Copy of latest transcripts from Ivy Tech Community College earned through a qualified apprenticeship program
• Completed employment history form
• Completed essay
• Two letters of recommendation

The application is linked below. Please complete then mail or drop off at

6050 Southport Rd Suite A

Portage, IN 46368

Deadline: July 15, 2023

Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps to plan for life after high school. Every month, BigFuture will award hundreds of $500 scholarships and two $40,000 scholarships until February of your senior year. The scholarships awarded by BigFuture can be used at two and four year institutions.

Start your Career List and complete by the end of February

Start your Scholarship List and complete by the end of February

Complete the FAFSA by the end of February

Apply to Colleges and complete by the end of February

Students can file the FAFSA online at FAFSA.gov. The first step for students who have not previously filed the FAFSA is to create a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID. Then, each student will need:

• Social Security number
• Alien Registration number (for non-U.S. citizens)
• Federal income tax returns, W-2s and other records of money earned from 2021
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

The U.S. Department of Education provides email and live chat assistance for FAFSA filers as well as a helpline at 1-800-4-FED-AID. Hoosier families can also access free FAFSA help through INvestEd Indiana at www.investedindiana.org.

2023–24 Academic Year

The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on June 30, 2024. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 14, 2024.

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.

Mrs. Danielle Adams, Director of School Counselors dadams@hobart.k12.in.us

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

Website: https://www.hobart.k12.in.us/domain/4174
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, United States
Phone: 219-942-8521
Twitter: @hobarths