24-25 Scholarships
Scholarships listed below are those that we are aware of at this time. The date listed before the title is the due date.
LOCAL
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STATE/NATIONAL
Indiana529 Contest - Learn More Indiana has partnered with Indiana529 to give five students a $1,000 contribution to an Indiana 529 Savings Plan account. This contest is available to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. Fill out the survey in the link to be entered into the drawing. Winners will be notifed by November 11, 2024.
Mensa Foundation Scholarship - Applicants are required to submit an essay to be considered. Grades, academic program and/or financial need are not included in the final determination of scholarship recipients. You do not need to be a member of Mensa to apply. Open Sept 15 through Jan 15.
Knights of Pythias Scholarship - Enter on the website. Two essays, transcript and email are required. Deadline is Jan 31. Winners will be posted on the Knights of Pythias website. There are 30- $1,000 scholarships being given. If you are not a member of the Knights of Pythias, you must submit using the public version of the application found in the link. Questions should go to Denny Adams at 765-686-1735 or indianaglkop@att.net.
Indiana Builders Educational Scholarship Application - The Foundation will award scholarships to deserving students who have chosen the building industry as their vocation. Scholarships can be used for a structured degree, certification, designation apprenticeship, or an approved contining education class. The award is no less than $500 and are non-renewable. Due date is November 1. Students must be enrolled in a construction technology program or a related construction field of study.
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship - for seniors who are planning careers in government service. A one page essay is required. In the past, winners have had their expenses paid for (transportation, food and housing) in Pennsylvania for the weekend to attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. Due date Jan 15, 2025.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - Now entering their 26th year, the Youth Awards honor Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice and Technology. Due Nov 3.
Indiana Elks Vocational Grant - For seniors looking at a vocational program that is two years or less. Applications must be filed with a local Elks Lodge near the applicant's legal residence. Due date Feb 3, 2025.
Indiana Association of School Psychologists Scholarship - for seniors that are pursuing a degree in psychology. Amount is $500 and due date is Oct 31.
Ducks Unlimited Scholarship - for high school seniors passionate about conservation, environmental science and making a difference in their community. Scholarships range from $500-$10,000. Opens Oct 15th, due March 1.
The Coolidge Scholarship - annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S. This is for JUNIORS to apply for and requires academic excellence, interest in public policy, demonstration of humility and service to their community. The applicant will be required to read President Coolidge's Autobiography and a few other readings. 100 of top applicants from the nation will be invited to participate in the Senators program which includes an all-expenses-paid summit gathering and a $1000 scholarship. There is only 1 full ride scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIPS FROM COLLEGES
Eureka College (Illinois) - Ronald Reagan Leadership Program - offers 4 year full tuition scholarships if selected for the program
IU Bloomington- Cox Scholarship- scholars are provided part-time jobs and receive a scholarship package will total the official cost of attendance (in conjuction with any other insitutional, federal or state funding), requirements for the scholarship are that you are enrolled full time, demonstrate financial need by filling out the FAFSA, and demonstrate that you are a hard worker along with a solid academic record. First Nations Scholarship Program- supports incoming undergraduate Native students, covers the direct cost of attendance for Indiana University Bloomington, plus books and supplies for up to four years. Lauren Robel Bicentennial Scholarship- provides students living in 25 select counties with $2,500 per year renewable for four years, scholarship is automatically awarded to students upon admission to IU Bloomington.
IU Kokomo- Group Scholars Program Students who are accepted into the Groups Scholars program will take two courses during Summer Session II. Tuition and book fees for these courses will be covered upon a student’s acceptance into the Groups program. Groups Scholars will receive a laptop, as well as $500 in scholarships toward their Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 tuition.
Manchester University- Many scholarships are offered; academic scholarship amounts have increased this year! A scholarship is awarded just for visiting their campus. To view the many scholarships Manchester has to offer go to Undergraduate Scholarships for Manchester.
Marian University- Scholarship Educators for Tomorrow - For new first-time, full-time Marian University students pursuing four-year education degrees. This scholarship covers 50% tuition. Due Nov 1st.
Purdue University Fort Wayne Summit Scholars Program - a full-ride scholarship program that includes two premier competitive, merit-based scholarships. Requirements: GPA of 3.95 or higher and 90th percentile in class, or SAT 1380 or higher, or ACT 29 or higher. You will also participate in the Virtual Summit Scholars Competition. Due date Dec 1.
Purdue University (West Lafayette/Indianapolis) Boiler Gold Grant - Undergraduate Indiana residents at the West Lafayette campus, and incoming resident freshmen students at Purdue Indianapolis, that are enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) and are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree are eligible. Qualifying students must either be Federal Pell Grant eligible or have a family-adjusted gross income (AGI) of $80,000 or less on the FAFSA. The Boiler Gold Grant covers tuition, fees and books after the total amount of any gift aid (Pell grant, scholarships, awards) is subtracted. Any remaining balance is covered by the Boiler Gold Grant for up to 8 semesters. Housing, dining and course fees are not included in this grant.
MISC SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
- American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
- Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded to female with North American citizenship and a passion for a career or advancement in the automotive, mobility and its related industries. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants should be already accepted to or enrolled in an accredited collegiate program, with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applications accepted throughout the year.
- Aya Healthcare Future Travel Nurse Scholarship - Whether you’re already attending nursing school or were just accepted, we encourage you to apply for the Aya Healthcare Future Travel Nurse Scholarship. Each year, up to ten (10) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to nursing students who have a 3.0 gpa or higher, are involved in extracurricular organizations and are passionate about patient care.
- Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
- CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
- Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
- The College Board Opportunity Scholarships - The program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process and offers the chance to earn scholarships, from $500 to $40,000, for every action that students complete.
- Common App Scholarship - $2000 scholarship- requirements are to be in grade 11 or 12, be attending a college or university no later than October 1, 2025, have achieved a gpa of 2.5 or greater during the last academic year, and answer one essay prompt. Deadline November 30, 2024.
- Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
- Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
- Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
- Going Merry - A free, one-stop scholarships platform. It matches you with scholarships and then helps you apply directly. It has both local and national scholarships and you can bulk-apply for multiple scholarships, which share similar essay prompts, using one application.
- Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.
- HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - A national scholarship provider dedicated to advancing the education of promising students who have financial need. Open to high-achieving high school seniors who seek to attend and graduate from some of the nation's best four-year college and universities.
- KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
- National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application - Provided to a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student with definite plans to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields. Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. In addition to speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $20,000.
- The NSHSS Foundation - The NSHSS Foundation fosters the growth of students pursuing the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability fields. The NSHSS Foundation connects young scholars with additional opportunities to advance their education, personal growth and career interests.
- Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.
- The Platta Law Firm Students with Disabilities Scholarship - open to high-achieving students who have a medical record of disability and is enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university.
- Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
- Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
- Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
- Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
- Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
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