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2022-2023 Scholarships (Archived)

Wendy's High School Heisman Date Added: 8/22/2022

If you are a high school senior dedicated to learning, leading and performing, you have exactly what it takes to become a Wendy's High School Heisman.

Eligibility: 
 - senior in high school
 - maintain a 3.0 or better
 - proven leaders and role models within your school and community
 - participate in grades 9, 10 or 11 in at least one of the school sponsored sports recognized by the
    International Olympic Committe in Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games or 
    National Federation of State High School Associations

State Winners are awarded $1,000 scholarships
National Finalists are awarded $2,000 scholarships
National Winners are awarded $10,000 scholarships

Apply Online at: https://heismanscholarship.com/


Phase One Deadline: October 18, 2022


Hagan Scholarship Foundation Date Added: 10/06/2022

The purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education and graduate debt-free.   

Requirements: 
     -must attend and be a student in an eligible public high school graduating class
     -must have achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher
     -must enroll at an eligible four year college or university the fall semester after graduation
     -must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college
     -Applicant's Adjusted Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not exceed $85,000

For more information, visit: https://haganscholarships.org/

Application Deadline: December 1, 2022


Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship Date Added: 10/18/2022

The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides 200 high-achieving high school and college students planning to teach in the state of Indiana for at least 5 years the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years.

The application for this scholarship opens October 1. Students must apply through https://scholartrack.che.in.gov (ScholarTrack), so they will need to create a full student account before they can access the application. More information about the program requirements and how to apply is available on the https://www.in.gov/che/state-financial-aid/state-financial-aid-by-program/next-generation-hoosier-educators-scholarship/

Applications Due: January 312023


Gongaware Scholarship Indiana State University Date Added: 11/2/2022

Indiana State University's Scott College of Business awards students interested in careers in risk management, insurance and financial services. 

Scholars are offered support in the amount of:
     - $9,000 per year (valued at over $36,000 over four years)
     - $3,000 professional development account (may be used for study abroad and/or other leadership purposes)

Eligible students must meet at least two of the three following qualifications:
     - Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
     - Achieve a ranking in the top 15 percent of their high school graduating class
     - 1140 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 23 ACT

**You must be accepted to ISU by December 1**

For more information and to apply, visit: www.indstate.edu/gongaware.  You can also email at 

Nominations are due by November 12, 2022 (you may self-nominate).

Applications Due: December 152022


Networks Professional Scholarship Indiana State University Date Added: 11/2/2022

The Networks Scholarship, created through a grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc., is for students studying for a career in business and financial services - all majors in the Scott College of Business are eligible. 

     - 4-year, $9,000 Scholarship
     - $3,000 Professional Development Account
     - Paid Internships and Career Preparation
     - International Travel and Professional Conferences
     - Professional and personal growth through hands-on learning, industry relationships, and coaching

Eligible students must meet at least one of the three following qualifications:
     - Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
     - Achieve a ranking in the top 15 percent of their high school graduating class
     - 1140 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 23 ACT

**You must be accepted to ISU by December 1**

For more information and to apply, visit: www.indstate.edu/apply

Applications Due: December 152022


Liberty Federal Credit Union (formerly known as ETFCU) Scholarship Program - Ted Hitch Date Added: 11/15/2022

Liberty Federal Credit Union is continuing the Ted Hitch Scholarship Program.  Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded in the Spring of 2022.  Ten awards will be given to graduating high school seniors.  
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
    *Applicant or applicant's parents/guardians must be a member of LFCU for at least 18 months prior to February 24, 2023 application deadline.  
    *Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale at the end of the fall semester

    *The use of at least 3 LFCU services is required (in section 1 of application)

For instructions and application, visit:  www.libertyfcu.org or visit the Guidance Office.  Be sure to affix adequate postage to guarantee applications receive consideration.  

Application Deadline: February 24, 2023


The Knights of Pythias Sholarship Date Added: 11/28/2022

The Knights of Pythias of Indiana, a fraternal Order founded in 1864, is offering a minimum of 12 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to selected graduating seniors who meet the criteria:

     -must be a senior in any high school or home school and a resident of Indiana
     -must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above; must provide transcript
     -must be registered in accredited college or university with proof of registration prior to disbursement of funds if you are a                      winner
     -application must be postmarked on or before January 25, 2022 to be eligible
     -application can be computer scanned or created in a word document to increase size of answer areas.  Question sequence                  must remain the same.  HAND WRITTEN ANSWERS ON ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
     -applicant must include a short typed essay (600 words or less) about goals AFTER GRADUATING from college
     -applicant must include a short typed essay (600 words or less) regarding your need of financial help

Application available in the Guidance Office or at: www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com (click on "event forms" at the top, then on PUBLIC Academic Assistance form/rules).  Application is not a pdf file and cannot be answered online!  Do NOT email applications! If you have any questions, you may send an email to: 


Application Deadline: January 25, 2023


Gill Orthodontics Scholarship Date Added: 01/10/2023

Gill Orthodontics will be awarding 2 - nonrenewable $1000 scholarships.  Applicants must be in treatment or have completed treatment by Dr. James Gill, D.D.S. and be a graduating senior with a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale at the end of their senior fall semester.  Recipients will be determined based on essays, academic achievement, and participation in school and community activities.  

Applications are available in the Guidance Office or at:  https://gillorthodontics.com/scholarships/

Application Deadline:  March 23, 2023


Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship Date Added: 01/10/2023

Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust, Inc. (IBCAT) is currently accepting applications for the Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarship of up to $2,500 for college or post-secondary technical schooling is awarded to an Indiana High School Senior(s) whose parent is battling breast cancer or who has lost a parent to breast cancer. 

Application Information:
1. Visit website at www.breastcancerplate.org
2. Click on How We Help followed by Scholarships
3. Follow the appropriate link to download the complete application  

Application Deadline:  February 10, 2023
 


ISTA Foundatioin Scholarships Date Added: 1/11/2023

Applications found on website: https://ista-in.submittable.com/submit

Career Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors who are dependents of current ISTA members

This scholarship is open to students with demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement who are dependents of ISTA members. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually with an option to renew for three consecutive years if eligibility requirements are met and a transcript is submitted.

Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Email Camille Bell: 

Educator Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors who are dependents of current ISTA members

This scholarship is open to students actively pursuing a degree in education who are dependents of ISTA members. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually with an option to renew for three consecutive years.

Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Email Camille Bell: 

Damon P. Moore Scholarship

Eligible: Minority, Indiana public high school seniors

This scholarship is open to a minority public high school senior who plans to pursue a teaching certificate. The scholarship was named for Damon P. Moore, an African-American educator, who served three terms as ISTA president and continues to be a positive role model for young minorities aspiring to enter the education field. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually with an option to renew for three consecutive years.

Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Email Camille Bell:  

 Justine M. Harrell Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors pursuing a degree in education (renewable for three years)

This scholarship is open to a public high school senior pursuing a degree in education. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded for a total of four years if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA enrolled in an education curriculum at an accredited college or university in Indiana. Applicants for the need-based scholarship must also meet the income criteria of at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line.

Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement, submission of an essay and recommendations and financial need. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Contact Camille Bell:  

Louis B. Russell Scholarship

Eligible: Minority, Indiana public high school seniors

This scholarship is open to a minority public high school senior who plans to pursue industrial arts, vocational education or technical preparation at an accredited post-secondary institution. This scholarship was named for Louis Russell, an African-American industrial arts educator, who acquired international recognition as the world’s longest-living heart transplant patient. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually with an option to renew for one consecutive year.

Applicants must be a minority pursuing education in the vocational arts and a graduate of the class of the current year entering a fully-accredited postsecondary institution as a freshman. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Contact Camille Bell:  

ISTA Foundation Retired Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors who are children, stepchildren, grandchildren or step grandchildren of current ISTA members

This scholarship is open to graduates of a public high school in December or May/June of the school year of application who had at least a C average, plan to participate in a formal accredited training program in the fall (apprenticeship, trade school, cosmetology, etc.) or attend a two- to four-year accredited college or university and are the children or grandchildren (stepchildren and step grandchildren qualify) of an ISTA member. The applicant does not need to have attended high school in the same district in which the ISTA member teaches, nor live with the ISTA member.

ISTA Foundation contributes to the scholarships that are awarded locally. All nominations for retired scholarship should be submitted by April 1 and will be sent to the Retired Scholarship Committee for consideration. Scholarship checks are mailed or presented to the scholarship awardees by July.

Questions? Contact Becky Koerner for the ISTA-Retired scholarship.

District Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors who are children, stepchildren, grandchildren or step grandchildren of current ISTA members

This scholarship is open to graduates of a public high school in December or May/June of the school year of application who had at least a C average, plan to participate in a formal accredited training program in the fall (apprenticeship, trade school, cosmetology, etc.) or attend a two- to four-year accredited college or university and are the children or grandchildren (stepchildren and step grandchildren qualify) of an ISTA member. The applicant does not need to have attended high school in the same district in which the ISTA member teaches, nor live with the ISTA member.

ISTA Foundation contributes to the scholarships that are awarded locally. Nominations for the district scholarship should be submitted by April 1. Scholarship checks are mailed or presented to the scholarship awardees by July.

Questions? Contact Diana Crum:  for the district scholarship.


John and Marilyn Rothrock Memorial Scholarship Application download here  Date Added 01/12/2023

The family of John and Marilyn Rothrock will be awarding one to three $1,000 scholarships annually to a candidate who meets the requirements listed on this application.  Application must be typed and turned in to South Spencer High School Guidance Office.  Click on "download here" to access the application.   

Application Deadline March 17, 2023


Indiana Sheriffs' Association Scholarship Date Added: 01/17/2023

The Indiana Sheriffs' Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing and dispensing of funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field.  This year, the association will be awarding forty (40) $750 scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing an education and career in the criminal justice field.  

The general qualifications for applicants are:
     - be an Indiana resident
     - committed to pursuing an education and career in a law enforcement field at an Indiana College or University
     - be a current member of the association, or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association
     - must enroll as a full-time student (12 hours)

Applications are available in the Guidance Office and must be typed or hand printed neatly .  For more information, call the Indiana Sheriffs' Association  at 1-800-622-4779 or visit 
www.indianasheriffs.org

Application Deadline: April 1, 202
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ASQ Evansville-Owensboro Section 0915 Scholarship Date Added: 01/20/2023

The American Society for Quality (ASQ) Evansville-Owensboro Section 0915 is offering a $500 scholarship to a high school senior graduating in their Section area.  
Purpose: to assist a student who plans to attend an accredited two or four-year college program or accredited Technical School. 

Eligibility:
     - recipient must be a graduate during the application year from a home school, an accredited high school or learning facility within the geographic area served by ASQ Evansville-Owensboro Section 0915, or either of whose parents are members of the ASQ.
     - scholarship will be awarded to the person selected by the Selection Committee, independent of any connection with ASQ membership (you and your family member(s) do not have to be a member of ASQ to be awarded).
     - to receive the scholarship amount, the recipient must be admitted to or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student to an accredited college/university, with an establishe student account.  
     - in the event the selected recipient becomes ineligible, the scholarship will be awarded to the next runner-up. 

For more information and the application, visit: 
https://my.asq.org/communities/reviews/item/253/12/2792 Select "Resources" to access application instructions.  All applications must be sent via email only.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2023


Indiana Chapter of the American Works Association Scholarship Date Added: 02/09/2023 


The APWA has established a Mission to promote professional excellence, understanding of and competency and credibility in public works. To fulfill our Mission, the Indiana Chapter of the American Public Works Association is sponsoring a scholarship program for candidates pursuing a degree in related Public Works fields including but not exclusively in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Public Works Management.  The application period is now open.

ELIGIBILITY:

High School Seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning during the Fall 2023 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 full- time at an accredited institution of higher learning; however, candidates must be seeking a degree.

APPLICATION:

  • An official high school transcript must be submitted with application

DEADLINE:

All application materials must be scanned and e-mailed on or before April 28, 2023 and submitted to the current Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Angela Erpelding. An award presentation will be made May 18, 2023 at the APWA Golf Outing at Eagle Creek golf course in Indianapolis. Recipient is encouraged to attend but attendance is not mandatory to receive the scholarship.


E'ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd Automotive Education Scholarship Date Added: 02/13/2023

This $3000 scholarship is open to seniors enrolled in Auto Body or Auto/Diesel Mechanics classes who plan to continue their education in the automotive area such as mechanics, auto body work, or diesel mechanics.  

Application is available in the Guidance Office.  Please ask Mrs. Flowers.  

Application Postmarked no later than April 15, 2023


Knights of Columbus Rockport Council Date Added: 04/25/2023

Knights of Columbus Rockport Council will be awarding a $500 scholarship/award based on Faith, Leadership, and Educational Goals achieved during the student's academic life.  Qualifications for this scholarship are for those who plan to pursue full time academic or vocational education.  Only students who graduate from high school or home school in the current year or its related equivalent may apply.  Applications are excepted between May 1 and May 30. 

Applications are available in the Guidance Office.  Please ask Mrs. Flowers for one.  

Mail completed application to: Don Payne - 1519 W State Rd 66, Rockport, IN 47635 OR Tom Campbell - 7710 E State Rd 66, Grandview, IN  47615

Application Deadline May 30, 2023

Be More Like Nick Benefit Scholarship Date Added: 04/26/2023

This Scholarship is for 2023 seniors.  Must have a 3.0 GPA and can be going into a college, university, technical or trade school.  There is a Facebook page, if you would like more information about the Benefit.  Spencer County residents are eligible too.  It is not stated on their page, but has been confirmed and stated on application. 

To apply, click the link to the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnLmt8QZ8Qmi0hDBoeulG38ScgYoBDCeAQNH-HAeIh8N50Sw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 Deadline was not given