Wells Scholar Program-Indiana University Bloomington

Scholarship / Amount / Requirements / Deadline
Wells Scholar Program-Indiana University Bloomington / Provides tuition, academic fees, and a living-expenses stipend for 4 years at IUB / The Wells Scholar Program is looking for outstanding students who have shown exceptional academic accomplishment and promise, fine character and leadership, significant involvement in extracurricular activities, a concern for their communities, and interest in the larger world. Factors to be considered are: GPA, class rank, range and depth of courses taken, SAT/ACT scores, special academic honors and awards, unusual personal qualities as indicated by extracurricular activities, community service, or independent initiatives in any area. / October 1, 2014
If you are interested and fit the criteria, please see Miss Kazda in Guidance for information. Miss Kazda will then nominate the top 2 students
*Academic profile of recent Wells Scholars had on average a 3.9 GPA or higher, scored a 1400 or higher on the combined Critical Reading and Math SAT, 32 or higher ACT composite score, top 5% of their class, and active in extracurricular activities.
Wendy’s High School Heisman / TBD-Winning students will have a chance to be honored at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in NYC and their school could win up to $10,000 in donations / Senior athletes who go above and beyond in the classroom, their sport, and other extracurricular activities / October 3, 2014
Please visit WendysHeisman.com to apply
The first 25,000 completed applications will receive a $10 gift card to Wendy’s!
Minority Teachers Scholarships / TBD / Black or Hispanic students who are pursuing a course of study that would enable them to teach in an accredited school in Indiana may be eligible.
Note that only first-time undergraduate students are eligible to receive the Minority Teacher Scholarship / October 4, 2014
Applications for the Minority Teacher Scholarship must be completed by the above date. Each application must also be accompanied by a FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) which may take up to 7 business days from filing to be available in the state records.
Please visit the Minority Teacher Scholarship website for more details and the online application.
www.in.gov/h94
IPFW High School Art and Design Competition and Exhibition / Cash prizes: Best in show-$500
1st place-$200
2nd place-$150
3rd place-$100
All winners will receive free admission to a Saturday studio class through CAA / Open to high school students in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan
All work must be original and completed by the student in 2013-2014
**Please see Guidance for the complete set of rules / October 17, 2014
Electronic entries are due by the above date
**Please see Guidance for the complete set of rules and deadlines.
University of St. Francis School of Creative Arts Talent Scholarship Day / TBD / Students who are interested in attending St. Francis’ School of Creative Arts / October 18, 2014 and December 5, 2014
Those interested must call 260-399-7700 x8001 to reserve a time. Students must submit a portfolio or audition for scholarships. The portfolios and auditions will be critiqued by a School of Creative Arts faculty member. Scholarships are awarded in: studio art, communication arts and graphic design, music technology, art education, pre-art therapy, art history, communication, computer art, choir, pep band, guitar ensemble, jazz ensemble, drum line, theatre, and dance
VFW Voice of Democracy / Grand Prize $30,000 scholarship / Open to grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, private, or parochial high school or home study program in the US, its territories and possessions, or in an overseas US military/civilian dependent school / November 1, 2014
Please see Guidance for the application and complete set of rules.
Theme: Why Veterans are important to our Nation’s history and future.
Must record an original 3-5 minute essay on the theme.
Indiana University Bloomington / Varies
**Provost Scholarship (In-state incoming freshman) $1000 renewable for 4 years of study at IU Bloomington / To be considered for the IU Achievement Scholarship and Selective Scholarships, all application materials for admission must be submitted online or postmarked by November 1, 2014. / November 1, 2014
Please visit scholarships.indiana.edu for more information about their scholarships
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing / Each qualified award recipient will receive $250 plus scholarship offers from several Indiana universities, plaque for herself and school, t-shirt, gift bag, and honored at a special event / Must be high school level girls (grades 9-12), must reside in the USA, should have demonstrated outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing, should have demonstrated leadership ability, should have good academic history (typically a GPA of 3.0 or better), should have post-secondary education plans
*Students from underrepresented groups and current juniors/seniors are strongly encouraged to apply.
**For tax purposes, each applicant must have a valid social security number or tax ID number / November 2, 2014
Please visit www.ncwit.org/award for the online application, detailed instructions, and eligibility information
You can also visit Guidance for more information.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship / Up to $40,000 per year for tuition, living expenses, books, and other required fees / Plan to graduate from a US high school in spring 2015, intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2015, earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above, receive standardized test scores in the top 15% (SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above), demonstrate significant unmet financial need (they will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000 however they anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant / November 4, 2014
Please visit http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/
For the online application and more information about the scholarship. Up to 40 applicants will be selected from a nationwide pool.
NASSP 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Award / State-level honors include eligibility to receive an unrestricted award of $1,000 or more / Students grade 9-12 who have taken part in volunteer service activities over the past year / November 4, 2014
Students must complete the online application at:
http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit
Applications must be submitted to Guidance by the above deadline and the top student selected out of the applicants will be nominated to move on to the state-level honor
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship / Full tuition, renewable for 4 years, to any Indiana college or university / Seniors who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and SAT (CR+M+W) score of 1200 or ACT composite score of 17, demonstrate leadership skills, service to others, character, and financial need / Part 1-November 17, 2014
Must complete the College Costs Estimator, print confirmation number (1 for your records and 1 for Guidance), and turn into Guidance. Once you do this, you will receive part 2 which is the actual application.
Part 2-December 19, 2014
Complete the 7 page application along with the essay, 2 recommendation forms, scholastic profile, and transcript and return to Guidance.
Hanover is allowed to choose 1 student to move on to the interview round at the Legacy Foundation. The Legacy Foundation will then pick 6 winners for Lake County.
Amazon Merit Based Student Scholarship / $5,000 toward tuition and $500 to spend on textbooks at Amazon.com awarded to 50 students / Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited nonprofit two or four year college/university in the United States in the fall of 2015.
Applicants must also join Amazon Student, a free membership program which provides exclusive benefits for students on Amazon.com
Awards will be based on merit. Applications will be scored on GPA, community service, and leadership experience. Semifinalists will be required to write an essay to advance to the final round / November 20, 2014
Please visit www.amazon.com/studentscholarship to learn more and apply.
Indiana State University-Networks Financial Institute / Full tuition, 4-year renewable scholarship / Students MUST be admitted as an incoming freshman to Indiana State and should possess 2 of the following 3 criteria:
A cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, a 1070 SAT (CR+M) or 23 ACT, ranking in the top 15% of the senior class / December 1, 2014
Please visit www.indstate.edu/apply for more information along with the online application.
This scholarship is for students majoring in Business with the intention to pursue careers in the financial service industry (ex. Financial planning, sales, marketing, financial analysis, insurance and risk management, operations management, accounting, and information systems)
IPFW Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholar / Full tuition and fees for up to 4 years / Current year high school graduate, college prep curriculum or, for Indiana students, the Academic Honors or Core 40 Diploma, SAT score of 1950 or ACT score of 29 and class rank in the top 5% OR SAT score of 2100 or ACT score of 32 without consideration of class rank / December 15, 2014
Must submit application for admission to IPFW by this date to be considered for this scholarship
IPFW Chapman Scholar / Full tuition, fees, room, board,and textbooks for 4 years / Same criteria as above for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholar but must also participate in the IPFW Summit Scholars Competition / December 15, 2014
Must submit application for admission to IPFW by this date
Please visit ipfw.edu/summit for more information
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program / TBD / Must be a graduating senior. They will look for seniors who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals / January 20, 2015
Please visit www.rmhc.org for more information or apply today at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
Knights of Pythias Scholarship Program / A minimum of 12 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each / Must be a senior in any high school or home school and a resident of Indiana, must have a GPA of 3.0 or above when in high school (copy of transcripts MUST accompany application), applicant must submit SAT/ACT scores if not on transcript, must be registered in accredited college or university with proof of registration prior to disbursement if you are a winner / January 25, 2015
Please see Guidance for the application or visit www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com then click on “event forms” at the top of the page.
The application is NOT a PDF file and CANNOT be answered online. DO NOT e-mail applications.
There is a short typed essay that must be included (600 words or less) about your goals after graduating from college and a short essay (600 words or less) regarding your need of financial help.
For the complete set of rules, regulations, and requirements, please visit Guidane
University of Dayton Leadership in Service Scholarship / $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years) / Must meet the admission standards of the University of Dayton and plan to attend there. This scholarship focuses on students who have an innate desire for personal development and is committed to service within his or her school, church, or community. / January 31, 2015
If you are interested in this scholarship and attending the University of Dayton, please see Ms. Kazda to be in the running to be nominated. We can nominate 1 student from Hanover.
America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship Program / $1,500 scholarship / To be eligible for an FFA scholarships, students must meet the FFA-published criteria for eligibility located at FFA.org/scholarships
Please visit the above website for the complete list of requirements / February 1, 2015
Students can apply between November 15-February 1
Students apply at FFA.org/scholarships
Students need 3 farmer endorsements of their application. Farmers have until February 8, 2015 to endorse applications.
SportQuest Playing With Purpose Scholarship Program / $14,000 in scholarships / Student athletes must meet the following:
Currently a high school Sophomore, Junior, or Senior; maintains a minimum “C” grade average or higher, currently a Varsity level athlete in one or more sports, and a committed follower of Jesus Christ / February 1, 2015
To apply online, please go to:
www.playingwithpurpose.org
WACE National Co-Op Scholarship Program / TBD / Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and apply and be accepted for the 2015-2016 academic year at one of the WACE partner institutions (institutions listed online and the paper application in Guidance) / February 15, 2015
Please visit www.waceinc.org for the application or see Guidance.
In addition to the application, students must include a typed one page essay (200 words) describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.
James W. and Betty Dye Foundation Scholarship / From $500 to $3,500 per semester ($4,000 to $28,000 total). Amount is subject to other scholarships and awards. / Minimum requirements are a combined SAT score of 1650 or 24 ACT, 3.25 GPA, and acceptance to Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University Northwest, Purdue University West Lafayette, Purdue University Calumet, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, or Ball State University / March 1, 2015
Scholarship information and downloadable applications are available online at www.dyescholarship.org
Knights of Pythias Poster Contest / 1st place-$1,000
2nd place-$500
3rd place-$250
4th-8th place-$100 / Open to any student enrolled in grades 9-12, in any Junior or Senior High or Parochial school in the US or Canada, or equivalent level home-schooled students.