We are in the home stretch, Seniors!! I have updated our newsletter and put the scholarship opportunities into categories to hopefully help make it easier for you to find scholarships that pertain to you. We are getting a number of opportunities in for specific areas of study, so those have been grouped together. We also have resources for scholarships that are open to everyone at the beginning of the Scholarship Radar. You can find a couple other groupings with selective qualifiers. It can be overwhelming to scroll through so many only to find something that doesn't pertain to you. Hopefully, this will make your search a little more efficient. I cannot recommend strongly enough using a tool like Fast Web where you can put in your information and it will find scholarships best suited to you. This saves you a lot of time in your search. Also, look into scholarships offered by your parents' employers. Many of the local trades unions, steel mills and large employers like BP and Powers Health may offer scholarships to children of their employees. Please reach out to the Guidance Office if you need anything else to help you in your next steps after graduation.

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.

FAFSA filing help for all Hoosiers is available from College Goal Sunday! The same experts that help with the in-person events every year are ready to assist you with any questions you have.

To connect with this filing assistance, follow the link to the College Goal Sunday website.

Anyone filing through this process will also be eligible in the drawing for 1 of 5 $1,000 scholarships. This opportunity ends March 23rd, 2025 so reach out to us today!

This spring admitted first year students and their families are invited to an exclusive event to celebrate their admission. You'll have the chance to explore your academic interests, meet professors, hang out with current students, and get a feel for campus life. You’ll also get tips on your next steps as a future Jaguar and meet fellow admitted students. Please note: This event is not Orientation. Orientation will take place later in the spring/summer.

Join us and see what your future at IU Indianapolis could look like!

The next Admitted Student Day will be taking place on March 28.

Join us for Purdue’s biggest event for admitted students! Spend the day exploring housing, financial aid, academic sessions, and more, with a customizable afternoon of tours and activities. This is your chance to dive into campus life and make Purdue your own!

You do not need to register for Purdue's for Me and an Admitted Daily Visit. Purdue's for Me will provide you with all of the information, plus more, that you would receive at an Admitted Daily Visit.

oin us for our biggest admitted student event! Get to know your academic college, explore student life, and learn to navigate your way around Purdue as you prepare to become a Boilermaker.

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At a Red Carpet Day, you can celebrate your admission to IU in style! You’ll explore campus, learn about the academic experience, talk with current IU students and faculty, and get important information about your next steps to enroll. Plus, you’ll experience that one-of-a-kind Hoosier spirit.

Now that you’re a Ball State Cardinal, it’s time to get better acquainted with our campus community and prepare for your first semester here. At Orientation, you will meet with an academic advisor, register for classes, learn more about our supportive resources, and build relationships with your future classmates.

Whether you’re a first-time freshman or a new transfer student, we will provide all the answers you need to confidently transition into this new chapter of your life. The entire Ball State community is committed to ensuring your success from day one.

Below please find the application for theHobart Kiwanis Club scholarship. There will be three $1000 scholarships this year. Available to interested seniors.

Components of Application:

• Short (250 word) essay expanding upon your future goals. Detail in the application
• Three letters of recommendaiton regarding leadership
• List of Community Service Projects you volunteered for with the time spent at each and contact person for those projects
• 7 semester transcript, including SAT scores

Applications must be returned no later than April 18, 2025.

Regional Federal Credit Union is offering a $500 Next Generation Scholarship to high school students.

Entrants must submit a 500 word or less essay that answers,

"What is a financial plan? How would having or not having a financial plan affect your life goals?"

If interested, click on the link below for more information.

Deadline to apply is April 14, 2025

You Can Dowload the Guidelines and Application in the attatchment below

I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The goal of this competitive program is to aid high school seniors, employees, legally dependent children of qualifying employees, and/or volunteers who are preparing to be or currently enrolled as full-time students in university education programs. This program allows students the opportunity to receive financial assistance to reach their goals.

III. AWARDS

Applicants will be considered based on academic achievement, written essays, and personal interviews. The scoring system is a confidential review process.

IV. WHO MAY APPLY?

Eligible applicants include high school seniors from the following St. Mary Medical Center Service areas: Hobart High School, River Forest High School, Thomas A. Edison High School, Lake Station; Valparaiso High School, Andrean High School, Boone Grove High School, Wheeler High School, Portage High School, Merrillville High School & West Side Leadership Academy.

St. Mary Medical Center & Powers Health Rehabilitation Center employees, volunteers, dependents, or direct descendants from an active adult volunteer in good standing, recipients of this scholarship from one year prior to those listed. Employees must be employed at least one full year working at a .6 FTE or above for themselves or their dependents to qualify.

University enrollment should reflect a two- or - more-year accredited college program. Applicants must be seeking a post-secondary degree in any medical field related to the biological edifice of a person. These applicants must have a cumulative and current Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.

Applicants must be United States citizens or legal permanent residents (green card holders). Please submit a copy of the social security card or Lawful permanent resident Identification.

Applicants may only apply to one system hospital for a scholarship.

IV. AWARDS

The Scholarship Review Committee will decide the awards. Awards will be made based on the program funds available. Distribution will be two different payments payable to the institution.

The recipient must be enrolled for one full year as a full-time student. If a student is not enrolled for the fall semester, the scholarship will be forfeited. To receive spring semester disbursement, the student is required to submit fall semester transcripts to show they maintained a 3.0 GPA, along with proof of enrollment to obtain the second half of the award. Recipients will forfeit the remaining award in the spring semester if these requirements are not submitted correctly and timely.

Successful scholarship recipients of the prior year are eligible to re-apply for this scholarship in subsequent years.

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.

Any senior from the participating Indiana high schools or homeschools 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 high school in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana or homeschooled.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0).
• Must have a minimum composite 1200 SAT / 25 ACT or greater (may be superscored).
• 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)
  • Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI)
  • Purdue University West Lafayette (PU)
  • Purdue University Northwest (PNW)
  • Purdue University in Indianapolis (PUI)
  • Ball State University Muncie (BSU)

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

The application deadline is Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at midnight EST.

Criteria:

• From Lake County, Indiana

• Attending a nonprofit college or university

• Attending the full 2025-26 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 as progress is saved after each page.

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 attached application, and submit with the necessary documents as a.pdf file to kharropscholarship@gmail.com no later than March 15, 2024. 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, 2024; • Submit a letter of recommendation from a school employee; • Submit an official school transcript; • List any additional scholarships you are receiving, etc. • 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; • Provide information regarding your participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and employment. • Please include a brief paragraph to address how this scholarship will assist you in attending Purdue University, West Lafayette. NOTE: Additional scholarships receiving, short music essay, extracurricular activities, and how scholarship will help you paragraphs can be submitted on same document – no need for 4 separate documents.

Junior Achievement has a bundle of scholarships available your your Junior Achievement commitment! Click the button below to find out more!

This Scholarship was created to contribute to our community by assisting local graduating high school seniors entering college in one of the following disciplines:

• The School of Building Construction Management (BCM)
• The School of Agriculture in the academic departments
  
  • Engineering or Economics
• The School of Engineering

The opportunity to offer job opportunities to those in our community seeking both professional sales and design and field professionals such as crew foreman and carpentry.

The Urban League of NWI has complied a list of scholarships for local students pursuing areas of study in specific interest. Download and view the "Need More Money" pdf below and scroll through to find one with your interest and apply!

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. Deadline is 3/31/2025.

The Indiana Oil and Gas Association (INOGA) has a rich history of involvement in the exploration and development of hydrocarbons in the State of Indiana. INOGA is an all-volunteer organization formed more than 60 years ago. Participating members include representatives from oil and gas exploration and development companies (operators) as well as companies and individuals working in the following sectors: pipeline, refinery, land acquisition, service, supply, legal, engineering, and geologic services.

In 2024, we awarded $15,000 in scholarships to students who were attending four-year colleges and pursuing degrees in the oil & gas career path. Each year INOGA hosts a golf scramble to sponsor these scholarships to encourage students to continue their education in the field of Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Geology majors.

In 2025, INOGA is expanding this scholarship to be available to residents of IN, IL or KY and attending any accredited college and non- IN, IL or KY residents attending an Indiana accredited college.

The requirements for the scholarship are:

1. Be a resident of IN, IL or KY and attending any accredited college; or be a non- IN, IL or KY resident attending an Indiana accredited college.
2. Be a graduating high school senior; or a HS Transcript showing completion through home schooling; or currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program.
3. Be attending college in the coming fall.
4. Plan to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry; and be pursuing a bachelor's degree, with preference given for Earth Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Geology majors.
5. Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
6. Have a financial need determined by the scholarship committee.
7. Submit an original short essay which describes the applicant’s interest in the oil and gas industry and which career path the applicant is planning to pursue. The applicant is discouraged from resubmitting a previously submitted essay.
8. Submit at least one (1) letter of recommendation from a Mentor, Educator or Oil and Gas Industry Professional.
9. Applicant must not be an immediate family member of a member of the Scholarship Committee of the Indiana Oil and Gas Association and must be eligible to accept the Scholarship under the Indiana Code of Ethics applicable to state employees, special state appointees and their covered family members.

The Indiana Chapter of the American Public Works Association would like to offer an opportunity to Indiana high school seniors to receive our 2025 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.

ELIGIBILITY: High School Seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning during the Fall 2025 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. A paid annual membership to the American Public Works Association is included in the award.

Deadline is April 18, 2025.

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.

1. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE AN INDIANA RESIDENT.

2. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE COMMITTED TO PURSUING AN EDUCATION AND CAREER IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT FIELD AT AN INDIANA COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.

3. 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.

4. ALL APPLICANTS MUST ENROLL AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT (12 hours).

• OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) that is offering scholarships to high school seniors. $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to 12 high school students who will be graduating high school this year and starting college this fall.
• 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 before Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.

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.

The task of seeking out scholarship opportunites that you are eligible can be arduous and time consuming; but also can pay off big! We know our Seniors have a lot you are juggling and keeping consistent with the scholarship search can be easy to forget. We have created this section of our newlsetter to help you keep up with your search and application process efficiently. Simply browse this section weekly and find the ones we feature in this issue, or click the link to the homepage of StudentScholarships.org to find ones that are relevant to you as a student. StudentScholrships.org is a helpful and reliable resource for scholarship searching. We like them for their short descriptions on their homepage that helps you quickly and efficiently find scholarships that pertain to you. By following this process, you can be assured that you are improving your chances consistently throughout the school year to search and apply for scholarships. This is a big task throughout your Senior year.this resource is worth your time and continued review!

Mrs. Guerra is going to decorate 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.

Seniors, are you looking for inspiration and support for your college entrance essay? We have a great resource for you! Schoolhouse, which is brought to you by the founder of Khan Academy, is offering free College Admissions Workshops. This is an excellent resource to help you fine tune your essay and give you tips to make your submission a polished finish. You can create an account and sign in to find one that's right for you. This is tailored support where you need it most along your college journey. Get started today!!

It’s time to start building your Digital Portfolio with a Resume—a powerful way to showcase everything you’ve accomplished during high school! This portfolio is more than just a school project—it’s a professional tool that will help you with college applications, job opportunities, and beyond.

How to Get Started:

✅ Follow the step-by-step guide I’ve created for you.

✅ Use Google Sites to organize your achievements, resume, projects, and career goals.
✅ Add internship experiences, teacher recommendations, and showcase pieces that highlight your skills.
✅ Don’t forget to publish your site and make sure all documents are viewable outside of the school network.

Need Extra Help?

I am available for one-on-one support during Voice & Choice each week. If you’d like help reviewing your portfolio or resume, sign up to meet with me!

📩 Contact me via email or Canvas inbox to schedule a time.

This portfolio is YOUR chance to document your hard work, talents, and future goals. Let’s make it great!

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!