Scholarships & Financial Aid

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, and the rest will be listed in order by deadline. We will remove scholarships once their deadline has passed. Contact us with any questions! Contact information is listed below.

Scholarship Value: $1,000

Awards Available: 1

This is the second year for the Gary Family Tree Scholarship! Along with his family, Anthony Gary (Hobart High Class of 2008) is honored to award another 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 2024 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 22, 2024

Click here to view the dozens of scholarships available through the Urban League of Northwest Indiana.

Deadline: March 25, 2024

In May of 2020, Regional Performing Arts lost Colton Darr, one of our talented young actors. Colton had a condition called Long QT Syndrome that caused him to suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. After this loss, Regional wanted to take action to both honor Colt’s memory and continue his legacy by finding a way for students to participate in the performing arts who might not have the financial means to do so. Through a partnership with the Porter County Community Foundation, the Colton Darr Memorial Arts Fund was born.

This scholarship allows students from any part of the Region participate in arts-based opportunities regardless of their financial ability to do so. All students are encouraged to apply!

Apply for Colton's Scholarhip Today

Deadline: March 31, 2024

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.

• 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 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)

Deadline: March 31, 2024

The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents (IAPSS) will award two $1,000 scholarships in April 2024.

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 linked below 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, 2024

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Value: $500

Purpose: This award will be given to assist and encourage worthy young people to continue their education beyond high school.

Requirements:

• Applicant must fill out the application form completely and submit on time
• The applicant 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. All seniors are eligible for this award.
• Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, coach, or administrator

Qualifications: The applicant must have qualities of good citizenship, favorable attitudes and habits, and a desire to succeed.

Selection: Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee of the HHS Alumni Association. This committee will make a selection based on citizenship, community service, and school spirit/service.

Payment: Payment will be made to the student the night of our awards dinner.

Copies are in the School Counseling Office, or you can print your own using the link below.

Deadline: April 1, 2024

Applicants of the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program must be:

• U.S. Citizens.
• Current high school seniors with a cumulative 2.5 or above GPA, or current college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors with a cumulative 2.5 or above GPA.
• Planning to enroll or already enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.
• Majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber/Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be willing to consider a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding (note: the internship is not required to receive a scholarship, and scholarship recipients are not guaranteed an internship).

Apply here!

Deadline: April 1, 2024

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.

https://www.ofic.org/smr/allenLinks to an external site.

The application deadline is midnight EST, April 1, 2024. 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.

Criteria:

• From Lake County, Indiana
• Attending a nonprofit college or university
• Attending the full 2024-25 academic year (fall and spring semesters)

Selection will be based upon:

• Scholastic achievement
• Good citizenship and character
• Financial need

Deadline: April 1, 2024

THE STATE OF INDIANA SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO FOUR SEPARATE AREAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELECTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE AND RECIPIENTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS.

The said scholarship fund was established for the benefit of the members of the association and other 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).

Paper copies are located in the School Counseling Office, or you can click here to download one.

Deadline: April 1, 2024

• A scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to a successful candidate. (This can be renewed for up to three additional years if you maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA.)
• Candidate must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Candidate must be a 2024 graduating senior
• Candidate must be enterting college in one of the following disciplines:
• Building Construction Management (BCM) and School of Agriculture Engineering, Design (CAD), Sales, Marketing, and Engineering.

Apply here!

Deadline: April 5, 2024

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity for our recent high school graduates. One (1) applicant per Tricoci University campus will be rewarded $3,500 to help fund their Tricoci education and come closer to becoming a licensed professional in the beauty industry.

Apply here

Deadline: April 14, 2024

The title of this scholarship program calls back to a time when many Asian immigrants looked upon America as a mountain of golden opportunities for themselves and their families. Awardees of the scholarship seek dreams of higher education, which are not only the dreams of the students but also of their parents and extended family. $2,000 scholarship award.

• Students must identify as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and first-gen to be eligible. Applicants DO NOT need to be a U.S. citizen. DACA students or undocumented students must have a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

Apply here!

Deadline April 21, 2024

APPLICATION: Application forms are available by contacting the Scholarship Chairperson at the email below. An official high school transcript will need to be included with the application.

ELIGIBILITY: High School Seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning during the Fall 2024 Semester at the undergraduate level whose major course of study encompasses the fields of Engineering, Public Works Administration, Public Relations, Finance or other programs within the public works field are eligible. Candidates must reside within Indiana. Students may be part-time or fulltime at an accredited institution of higher learning; however, candidates must be seeking a degree. Active members of the 2024 Scholarship Committee of the APWA Indiana Chapter and their immediate family members are not eligible.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Candidates who receive monies from other sources are eligible to apply for this award.

AWARD AMOUNT: For 2024, the Chapter intends to award one scholarship of $1000 per year. Any individual recipient will be eligible for a maximum of $4000 over four years, although successive individual awards are not guaranteed. Awards will also include a free student APWA membership. Scholarship winners must stay enrolled in an accredited institute of higher learning for all four years to receive the entire scholarship of $4000. Following review of all applications, the Chapter may also consider issuing additional scholarships. The Chapter reserves the right to not issue a scholarship if no submitted application is deemed to indicate a scholarship issuance is warranted.

DEADLINE: All application materials must be scanned and e-mailed by before April 26, 2024 and submitted to the current Scholarship Committee Chairperson. An award presentation will be made at the May 16, 2024 APWA Golf Outing at Eagle Creek golf course in Indianapolis. Recipient is encouraged to attend but attendance is not mandatory to receive the scholarship.

AWARD: Award monies will be disbursed prior to the start of the educational course following the award notification. The award check will be made payable to the student upon submission of appropriate documentation that confirms registration with an accredited institution of higher learning. Monies must go towards qualified educational expenses such as tuition and books. APWA reserves the right to stop the scholarship program at any time.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE E-MAILED BY April 26, 2024:

Angela Erpelding, Scholarship Committee Chair

Angela.erpelding@cityoffortwayne.org

Deadline: April 26, 2024

Paper applications and additional required documentation must be returned in a sealed envelope labeled “Scholarship Application” to the St. Mary Medical Center Gift Shop located inside the West Tower entrance. Gift Shop hours are M-F 10am-4pm.

Electronic applications should be submitted in one email, with the exception of the official transcript. This may have to be submitted separately. The final due date is Friday, April 26, 2024, by 2:00 p.m. Carefully complete this application. Neatness is essential. An incomplete packet will be disqualified upon receipt. Be certain to sign and date the last page of the application. Refer to the 2024-2025 Scholarship Program Guidelines to ensure your application is complete.

Application Checklist:

-A photocopy of the employee’s/auxiliary member’s badge

-Official transcript from your school (including SAT/ACT scores)

-Letter(s) of acceptance from the educational institution applicant is planning to attend

-Two letters of recommendation in support of your application, one from a current instructor and one from another source (church, employer, etc.)

-Essay should be a personal reflection of your education/career goals in the healthcare field, and why you chose this career path. Please include a plan on how your goals will be achieved. Elaborate on any information you think the committee should know that would be helpful to your attaining a scholarship.

Any questions, please call the Office of Volunteer Services at 219-947-6011.

Pick up paper copies in the School Counseling Office!

Deadline: April 26, 2024

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 $25,000 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: April 30, 2024 at 5pm CST

Kids’ Chance of Indiana’s mission is to help support the educational aspirations of young adults who might struggle to achieve their potential without the aid of our financial support. Kids’ Chance of Indiana provides college scholarships to the children of Indiana workers who have been severely or fatally injured in a workplace-related accident. We award as many scholarships as the current year’s funding will allow.

Who is eligible for a scholarship?

• Between 16-25 years old at the time of the application.
• Child who is a dependent of a worker killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related
  accident or occupational disease with any employer, which is subject to the jurisdiction of the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act.
• Demonstrated financial need to pay for post-secondary education.
• Accepted or already enrolled at a [university, college or technical school]. (Graduate-level students are not eligible.)
• Completion of the FAFSA – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – for students attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
• The Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board has issued an Award or approved an Agreement to Compensation finding that the related accident was compensable under the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act.

What documentation is required?

• Completed Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with student, family and university/college/technical school contact information.
• Transcript of most recent grades – unofficial transcript is acceptable.
• Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) you received from completing the FAFSA, with your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC), IF you are attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
• Brief description of the applicant’s education and career goals.
• Parents’ basic employer information such as name, address, phone
• Brief description of the injury, illness, or fatality

Please contact us BEFORE the deadline via phone 812-375-9800 or email Scholarships@kidschancein.org with any questions.

Click here to apply!

Scholarship Applications must be completed between October 1 – July 1.

Creating an FSA ID
Students and parents (of dependent students) or spouses (of independent students) must create an FSA ID at least three days before filing the FAFSA. Resources needed to create an FSA ID include:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Mailing address
• Personal email address
• A memorable username and password

How to file the 2024-2025 FAFSA
Students can file the FAFSA online at studentaid.gov. Information needed to complete the FAFSA include:

• FSA ID
• Federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned from 2022
• List of any federal benefits received
• Asset information including bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

Help is available
The Commission’s Outreach Coordinators are available to assist students and families in the filing process. Outreach Coordinators are strategically located in eight geographic regions in Indiana and can help students, families, and educators with questions about state financial aid and filing the FAFSA.

To send a direct message to your region’s Outreach Coordinator, visit www.learnmoreindiana.org/contact.

Additional resources:

• 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 at investedindiana.org.
• ¿Necesitas ayuda en español? Llame al 317-617-0358 o 317-617-0318.

FAFSA Filing Events
Higher education institutions around the state are hosting FAFSA filing events for students and families.

To view the upcoming events calendar, visit learnmoreindiana.org

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