Scholarships Currently Available:

Applications Can Be Obtained  

In the Guidance Office

Last Update – November 17, 2009

The scholarships listed below are generally available to senior level students. If the scholarship is open to other grade levels, it will be indicated under the "Criteria" category. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Rillo, 330-7724 ext. 50220, if you have any questions regarding scholarship information.

 

 

Title:

Martin Luther King Web Page Contest

School:

Any

Value:

?

Criteria:

Prizes awarded in three age groups (elementary, middle, and high school). Use your Web design skills to answer the question:  “If Martin Luther King were alive today, what advice would he give to President Barack Obama?” Judging will be based on relevance to theme, quality

and cohesiveness of the web design, writing, use of

graphics, organization, and ease of navigation.

You may use text, graphics, art, audio, and video in your

Web design.  Indiana University’s School of Informatics and Computing graduate students will serve as judges.

Winners are awarded cash prizes and recognized at

the MLK celebration on Monday, January 18th,

First Methodist Church, 219 E. 4th Street, Bloomington.  To submit your entry, go to:  http://www.mccsc.edu/mlk/

 

Contact:

Craig Brenner at brennerc@city.bloomington.in.gov or at 349-3471.

Deadline:

December 7

 

 

Title:

Watercolor Society of Indiana

School:

Any

Value:

$1,000

Criteria:

High school senior pursuing a degree in either fine arts or arts education from a college, university, or school of design, and who will graduate from an Indiana High School.  Application form, portfolio, artists’ statement, letter of recommendation, and transcripts are all required.

Contact:

Watercolor Society of Indiana, 4181 E 96th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN  26240.

Deadline:

March 15

 

 

Title:

The Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S.

Scholarship Program

School:

Any

Value:

$1,000 from local Chapters

Criteria:

Currently enrolled high school seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage and who are eligible to attend a two- or four-year college with a full course of study may apply. Applicants must reside within the geographic boundaries of a participating Chapter that offers a scholarship under the HACER Scholarship Program.

Contact:

RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program, Scholarship Program Administrators, P.O. Box 22376, Nashville, TN 37202.  Apply online:  www.rmhc.org

Deadline:

February 16

 

 

Title:

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America

School:

Any

Value:

(18) $2,000

Criteria:

All graduating seniors are eligible to apply.  The applicant needs to be a member or a child of a member of Farm Credit Services of Mid-America.  Deserving students should be pursuing an education in agriculture, finance or an agriculture-related field of study.  

Contact:

Apply online www.e-farmcredit.com (under the Community Giving tab) or call 1-800-444-3276

Deadline:

February 29

 

 

Title:

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

School:

Any

Value:

?

Criteria:

African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Pacific American or Hispanic citizens/permanent residents of the United States; attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, have applied to, have been accepted into or are enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university; have significant financial need as defined by the Federal needs analysis formula; have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service, extracurricular activities or other activities.

Contact:

Gates Millennium Scholars, P.O. Box 10500, Fairfax, Virginia 22031. Phone: (877) 690-4677. Email:  info@gmsp.org.  Website: http://www.gmsp.org.

Deadline:

January 11

 

 

Title:

Networks Scholarship

School:

Indiana State University

Value:

$20,000 for 4 years

Criteria:

High school seniors that have applied and been admitted to ISU, major or minor in one of the academic programs offered by the College of Business, intend to pursue a career in the financial services industry, have a high school GPA of 3.25 or higher, rank in the top 1/3 of high school graduating class, achieve and SAT Reasoning Test V & M score of at least 1000 out of 1600 (or equivalent ACT), and have demonstrated leadership success

Contact:

www.networksfinancialinstitute.org or Phone: (812) 237-2120 or Email: bssstu2@isugw.indstate.edu

Deadline:

November 30

 

 

Title:

Young Authors – Columbia College Chicago

School:

Any

Value:

First, Second, & Third place winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $200, $100, and $50 respectively.

Criteria:

Open to grades 9 – 12, entries can include either fiction writing or creative nonfiction writing. Entries should follow standard manuscript form, be no longer than 2,500 words, and by typed and double-spaced (preferably) or neatly handwritten. Each entry must be accompanied by a signed entry form. Limit of two entries per category.

Contact:

Chris Rice, Directory, Young Authors, Fiction Writing Department, Columbia College Chicago, 600 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605.  Phone:  (312) 369-7611 or Email  fictionwriting@colum.edu

Deadline:

January 15

 

 

Title:

Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program

School:

IUPUI

Value:

Full tuition at the Indiana resident rate, housing for freshmen year only in Honors House, books, & fees

Criteria:

Participate in Honors Program and/or Departmental Honors Program where available, enroll in an Honors section of the First Year Seminar, enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours (including one Honors course) each semester, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, complete the General Honors Notation and/or departmental and school honors program, and meet at least once each semester with the Honors Academic Advisor and Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program Director.

Contact:

IUPUI Bepko Scholars and Fellows Program, UC 3140, 815 West Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5164. Phone: (317) 274-2660. Fax: (317) 274-2365. Email: bsfp@iupui.edu or Web www.BepkoScholars.iupui.edu

Deadline:

December 1

 

 

Title:

P.E.O. Star Scholarship

School:

Any

Value:

$2,500

Criteria:

Exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success.  A graduating senior, female, 20 years of age or under by the application deadline of November 30.  In the final academic year (senior year) of secondary education at time of application deadline.  Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada.  Plans to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States or Canada full –time or part-time, in the fall of the academic year following her high school graduation.  Recommended by a P.E.O. chapter.

Contact:

Guidance Counselor

Deadline:

November 24

 

 

Title:

The Wade Steffey Memorial Fund Scholarship

School:

Purdue

Value:

$1,000

Criteria:

Graduating seniors admitted to Purdue University are invited to write a 2 page essay on “Friendship and What It Means to Me.”  Essays will be given to Mrs. Rillo in the Guidance Office.

Contact:

Guidance Office

Deadline:

April 24

 

 

Title:       

Indiana Association of Educational Office Professionals (Elizabeth T Jones)

School:

Any two or four year college, university, business college, or school of vocational/technical education.

Value:

$500

Criteria:

Applicants for the scholarship must maintain a 2.8 (possible 4.0) GPA, and will be considered on the following basis: Scholastic (40%), Need (30%), Self Help (10%), Recommendations (10%), Biographical Sketch (10%), Application and Essay.

Contact:

 Apply online at http://iaeop.lcsc.k12.in.us

Deadline:

February 1

 

 

Title:

Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

School:

Indiana colleges or universities

Value:

Full-tuition scholarships

Criteria:

There is no rigid model. The student who demonstrates ability and potential through such activities as community service, exemplary school citizenship and school attendance will be considered. S.A.T. scores and students’ G.P.A. will be evaluated. An attendance rate of 95% or better during high school years will be a factor. At the same time, consideration will be given for financial need as well as to the individual who is the first in his or her family to attend college. In addition to the scholarship recipients, two alternates will be selected as well. The Scholarship Selection Committee reserves the right to seek additional applicants.

Contact:

Guidance Counselor

Deadline:

November 23

 

 

Title:

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants

School:

Any

Value:

$1,000

Criteria:

Between the ages of 16 and 30 applicants will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of the web site http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm

Contact:

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm

 

Deadline:

June 19

 

 

Title:

BigSun Scholarship

School:

Any

Value:

$500

Criteria:

All student athletes.  The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at the institution.  Apply online.

Contact:

http://www.bigsunathletics.com

Deadline:

June 24

 

 

Title:

KFC Colonel’s Scholars

School:

Any

Value:

$20,000 or $5,000 per year

Criteria:

High school senior that meets the following criteria:

  • GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • In-state college or university with the intent to complete a bachelor’s degree
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Contact:

Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org

Deadline:

February 10

 

 

Title:

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

School:

Any

Value:

(30) $1,000

Criteria:

High school seniors can apply online for a random drawing. No essays, no minimum, no GPA, apply October through March online.

Contact:

www.usbank.com/studentloans

Deadline:

October – March

 

 

Title:

Society of Women Engineers Regional High School Rube Goldberg Machine Contest

School:

Purdue

Value:

Unclear

Criteria:

Contest is held at Purdue University’s Armory on Saturday, February 20, 2010.  The winners of the Regional High School Competition will go on to compete at the National Competition also held at Purdue University on March 27, 2010.  The national challenge this year is to replace an incandescent light bulb with a more energy efficient light emitting design.

Contact:

Society of Women Engineers, Purdue Student Section, Civil Engineering Building, Room 1244, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN  47907-2051.  Email:  kjatkows@purdue.edu

Deadline:

November 30

 

 

Title:

Bedford Board of Realtors Scholarship

School:

Any

Value:

(4) $500

Criteria:

High school seniors that live in the Lawrence County area or surrounding counties.  Student must be the child or grandchild of a primary member of the Bedford Board of Realtors and in good standing with the high school.  Application and transcript required.

Contact:

Tonya Millis, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, (812) 865-2500.  Mailing address is Bedford Board of Realtors, P.O. Box 9, Bedford, IN  47421. 

Deadline:

February 28

 

 

Title:

Knights of Pythias – Poster/Visual Arts Contest

School:

Any

Value:

Prizes at the State Level include: 1st - $500, 2nd - $300, 3rd - $200, and 4th through 10th - 100.

Criteria:

The contest is open to all students in the State of Indiana. The students may attend public, parochial or preparatory schools of high school rank or may be home schooled of high school age.

Contact:

David G. Hensel PGC, P.O. Box 328, Morocco, IN 47963. Phone: (219) 285-2630.

Deadline:

  April 1

 

 

Title:

Knights of Pythias -  Educational Assistance Program

School:

Any

Value:

$1,000

Criteria:

High school senior, G.P.A. of B or above, submit SAT/ACT results, submit a transcript, and must be registered in an accredited college/university in Indiana with proof of registration prior to disbursement of funds.

Contact:

Dennis O. Adams, PGC, Chairman, P.O. Box 365, New Castle, IN 47362-0365. Phone: (765) 533-4287 (after 4:00 p.m.). Email: dennyvoiceofandersonspeedway@msn.com (For QUESTIONS only).  Applications can be obtained from www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com

Deadline:

January 25

 

 

Title:

The American Legion - National High School Oratorical Contest

School:

Any     

Value:

Scholarship awards are presented to the three finalists in the Final Round of the National contest as follows: 1st place - $18,000; 2nd place - $16,000; 3rd place - $14,000. Each Department (State) winner who is certified into and participates in the first round of the National Contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Criteria:

Eligible participants must be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the National Contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or state accredited home school in which the curriculum of said high school is considered to be of high school level, commencing with grade nine and terminating with grade 12.

Contact:

The American Legion, 777 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Deadline:

December 14

 

 

Title:

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program

School:

Any

Value:

$10,000 for 52 students (one from each state) and 10 national recipients will receive $15,000

Criteria:

High school seniors that have demonstrated a drive to succeed through their accomplishments in high school. To qualify, students should be well-rounded, determined to do their personal best and have demonstrated achievement - at a job, sport, or extracurricular activity. Essentially, these students are achievers – people who will succeed in life because they possess an extra element of grit and determination.

Contact:

AXA Foundation, Inc., 1290 Avenue of Americas, New York, NY 10104. Fax: (212) 314-4480 Apply online: www.axa-achievement.com

Deadline:

December 15

 

 

Title:

Ayn Rand Essay Contests: Anthem

School:

Any

Value:

First Prize: $2,000 cash award, 10 Second Prizes: $500 cash awards, and 20 Third Prizes: $200 cash awards, 45 Finalist Prizes: $50 cash awards, and 175 Semifinalist Prizes: $30 cash awards.

Criteria:

Read Ayn Rand’s book Anthem, be in ninth or tenth grade, and write an essay no fewer than 600 words and no more than 1,200 words in length on a topic provided by the Ayn Rand Institute.

Contact:

Anthem Essay Contest, The Ayn Rand Institute, P.O. Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044.  www.aynrandeducation.com.  Apply online.

Deadline:

March 20

 

 

Title:

Ayn Rand Essay Contests: The Fountainhead

School:

Any

Value:

First Prize: $10,000 cash award, 5 Second Prizes: $2,000 Cash Awards, and 10 Third Prizes: $1,000 Cash Awards, 35 Finalist Prizes: $100 Cash Award, and 200 Semifinalist Prizes: $50 Cash Awards.

Criteria:

Read Ayn Rand’s book The Fountainhead, be in eleventh or twelfth grade, and write an essay no fewer than 800 words and no more than 1,600 words in length on a topic provided by the Ayn Rand Institute.

Contact:

Fountainhead Essay Contest, The Ayn Rand Institute, P.O. Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044.  www.aynrandeducation.com

Apply online

Deadline:

April 26

 

 

Title:

National Commission for Cooperative Education Program

School:

Pace University, Antioch College, Drexel University, Kettering University, University of Toledo, Northeastern University, Johnson & Wales University, University of Cincinnati, Rochester Institute of Technology, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University

Value:

Awards 185 merit scholarships for a total value of $4,500,000

Criteria:

High school senior with a GPA of 3.5+ or better. Completion of the National Co-Op Scholarship Program application including a one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.

Contact:

National Commission for Cooperative Education, 360 Huntington Avenue, 384 CP, Boston, MA 02115-5096. Apply online - Web: www.co-op.edu

Deadline:

February 15

 

 

Title:

Principal’s Leadership Award        

School:

Any     

Value:

1,000 - $12,000

Criteria:

Nomination by high school, and nominees should be in the top 20% of their class and demonstrate leadership.  One nominee per high school.

Contact:

Principal’s Leadership Award Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 6317, Princeton, N.J. 08541-6317.  Apply online at www.principals.org/PLA.

Deadline:

December 4

 

 

Title:

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship Program

School:

Any

Value:

$5,000

Criteria:

High school seniors submit an original literary composition in personal essay/memoir format.  All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than one page (500 words) with a minimum font size of 12 points.  In addition, an application must be submitted.

Contact:

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship Program, c/o Random House Children’s Books, 1745 Broadway, Mail-Drop 10-3, New York, NY  10019 or www.ohtheplaces.org

Deadline:

February 15

 

 

Title:

Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

School:

Indiana college or university

Value:

Four scholarships of $500 each

Criteria:

Applicants must participate in school activities, proposed major in health, physical education, recreation, or dance fields at an Indiana college or university, participate in community activities, academic achievement, and have financial need.  Majors in such fields as pre-medicine, nursing, physical therapy, engineering, dental hygiene, and other allied health professions are NOT within the fields represented in IAHPERD and CANNOT be considered for these scholarships. 

Contact:

Karen Hatch, Executive Director, 2007 Wilno Drive, Marion, IN  46952

 IndianaAHPERD@aol.com

Deadline:

January 15

 

 

Title:

Hoosier Heroes Program

School:

Any

Value:

$2,000

Criteria:
  • Are a student currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade
  • Attend a public, private, parochial or home-school in Indiana
  • Think about someone from your hometown or state who inspires you and/or who has made a significant contribution to a chosen field or endeavor.   Writing prompts are provided on the website.

 

Contact:

Indiana Dollars for Scholars, 10475 Crosspoint Blvd., Suite 230, Indianapolis, IN  46256.  Phone:  (866) 877-1172.  Web:  www.HoosierHeroes.org

Deadline:

December 11