Scholar Dollars
A Resource on Applying to and Paying For College
April 4, 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.
FAFSA Updates.... Deadline To File Is April 15th!!
Campus Updates and Events for Incoming Students
Indiana University Bloomington Admitted Student Day..Red Capret Days
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.
Indiana University Northwest
RedHawk Enrollment Day is open for all admitted first-year students. This is an opportunity to enroll in courses, meet with academic advisor, and join information session for parents and students. Please have your IU student account ready and take Math and English placement test prior to event. There will be free parking and lunch will be provided.
Ball State University Orientation
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.
Scholarships For All
Hobart Kiwanis Club Scholarship Application "We Build"
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.
NEXTGEN $500 SCHOLARSHIP FROM REGIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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
St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary
APPLICATIONS FOR ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER SCHOLARSHIP ARE AVAILABLE AT GUIDANCE WINDOW
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.
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
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.
Attention JROTC Members!!! JA Scholarships Await!
Junior Achievement has a bundle of scholarships available your your Junior Achievement commitment! Click the button below to find out more!
Ed Bahler Sr. Innovation and Construction Scholarship
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.
Deadline April 11, 2025
Public Works Field Scholarship Opportunity!
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.
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
College Entrance Essay Workshop
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!!
Help Spiffing Up Your Digital Portfolio From Mrs. Adams
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!
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!



