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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
2, $1,000 awards to county winner (1 female and 1 male) (*RP had 2 winners last year.)
And a chance move on to state level for an additional $1,000-$20,000
Deadline: November 12, 2024
Jack Cooke Kent Scholarship
40 awards up to $55,000
Must have a minimum 3.5 gpa, attend a 4 year college and show financial need.
Deadline November 14, 2024
Common App Scholarship
2, $2,000 awards
Must be a junior or a senior with at least a 2.5 gpa
Deadline November 30, 2024
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20665/common-app-scholarship
Indiana State University Freshman Scholarships
Several scholarships to incoming freshmen (RP has had several including 3 Presidential winners.)
Must apply by ISU’s December 1, 2024 early application deadline.
https://indianastate.edu/costs-aid/scholarships/freshman-scholarships
Hagan Scholarship
Several awards up to $60,000
Must be from low income family; have min. of 3.5 gpa; and must work at least part-time while in college
Deadline: December 1, 2024
(Mrs. Cox also has brochures in her office.)
Rural Health Scholarship
10, Full Tuition Scholarships
(RP has had 3 students get these.)
Those pursuing pre. med/med. at ISU, IU or IU Indy/PU Indy
Deadline: December 15, 2024
ISU Gongaware Scholarship
$9,000 per year scholarship (RP has had 2 winners of these.)
Business, finance, insurance, etc. majors attending ISU
Deadline: December 15, 2023. Must apply for admission to ISU by Dec. 1, 2024.
ISU Networks Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship (RP has had 2 winners of these.)
Business, finance, insurance, etc. majors attending ISU
Deadline: December 15, 2023. Must apply for admission to ISU by Dec. 1, 2024.
Burger King Scholarships (One for employees and one for general seniors.)
$1,000-$50,000 awards
Deadline December 16, 2024(Launches Oct. 16, 2024)
Eagle Scout Scholarship
15, $10,000 awards
Must be an active Eagle Scout who is under the age of 19 and plans to attend college.
Deadline Dec. 31, 2024
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12050/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-scholarship
Scalacube Scholarship: “MineCraft”
1, $2,000 Award
Essay topic: “How has MineCraft Positively impacted your life from an educational standpoint.”
Deadline Dec. 31, 2024
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23983/scalacube-gaming-scholarship
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship
1 National Award $10,000
RP has had one winner.
Must be a member of NWTF
Deadline January 1, 2025
Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
Must pursue an ag related field of education
352, $1,500 awards
Deadline January 9, 2025
https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
FFA Scholarships:1 application for all 3
Grow Ag Leaders
Built Ford Tough
FFA Future Leaders
Deadline January 11, 2025
https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship
$2,500 award
Must be child of parent who is battling breast cancer
Deadline January 22, 2025
Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship
1, $5,000 award
Must be pursuing a degree in nursing
Deadline January 24, 2025
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/27824/breanna-coleman-memorial-nursing-scholarship
4h Scholarships Available
Senior Year Scholarship (Last year RP had 4 winners.)
Club Scholarship
Purdue Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Scholarship
Accomplishment Scholarship
Farmhouse Fraternity Scholarship
https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/scholarships.html
Deadline January 25, 2025
American Public Service Scholarship
National Level
2, $1,000 awards
Plan to pursue public service career such as teacher, law enforcement, social worker, etc.
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25577/american-public-service-scholarship
Deadline January 31,2025
Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship
Must be going into teaching and agree to teach for 5 years in Indiana
Awards $10,000 per year for 4 years.
RP has had several winners.
https://www.in.gov/che/files/24-25_NGHES_Application-Procedures_10132023.pdf
Deadline January 31, 2025
Tri Kappa Vocational Scholarship
1, $1,000 award (RP had a winner last year!)
Must be associated with a vocational program
Hard copy app in Mrs. Cox’s office
February 28, 2025
Ivy Tech. Scholarships
Offer a Chancellor Scholarship for a full ride (RP has had a winner!)
Also offer scholarship to students graduating with either Academic Honors or Technical Honors Diplomas (RP has received several of these.)
Apply early so funds are still there
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23993/army-scholarship-foundation-scholarships
Knights of Pythias Scholarship
30, $1,000 awards
Deadline January 31, 2025
Elks Legacy Award
Several $4,000 awards
Must be a child or grandchild of a dues paying Elks member.
Deadline February 3, 2025
Vermillion County Community Scholarships
Non Lilly scholarship deadline March 1, 2025 (RP has had Kirk Gentrup winners.)
Must be attending a Vermillion County School
Ducks Unlimited Scholarship
60 awards from $500-$10,000
Must be a member of Ducks Unlimited to apply
Launches Oct 15, 2024- Deadline March 1, 2025
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship
2, $1,000 awards
Must be a daughter or close relative of a farmer, rancher or agriculture worker
Deadline March 1, 2025
Children of Warriors National Scholarship
15, $5,000 awards
Must be child or grandchild of a U.S. veteran
Deadline March 1, 2025
Operating Engineers Local No. 841 Apprenticeship Program
Application for apprenticeship program
January 2 through January 31, 2023
Apps. must be picked up in person: 6801 S US Hwy. 41, Terre Haute, IN or 2034 W 1800 S, Clinton, IN
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 157 Training Center Applications
https://www.157trainingcenter.org/application-info?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Call 812-877-1736 with questions
Carpenters Union Local No. 133
Address: 350 S 6th St., Terre Haute, IN 47802
Call 812-232-6035 with questions
Raise.Me Scholarship
Tuition reward system
Open to students grades 9-12
Create free account and log in high school grades and activities
Child (or step-child) of Disabled Veteran or Public Safety Officer Scholarship
Must be child or step-child of a disabled veteran OR
step-child or child of a deceased public safety officer
Can pay up to four years of tuition
Can be used for graduate school for students who already have a full college ride through other financial means
https://www.in.gov/che/4517.htm#:~:text=The%20Tuition%20and%20Fee%20Exemption,the%20undergraduate%20resident%20tuition%20rate.
FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid)
All seniors state mandated to apply per graduation requirements
Determines free money toward college tuition
Application opens December 1, 2024/Closes April 15, 2025
Some specific colleges expect it to be filed sooner than the deadline to be eligible for their merit scholarships!
FAFSA Help at Ivy Tech February 23, 2025 @ 2:00-4:00 PM TBD
21st Century Scholars Program
Open to 7th and 8th graders only
Pays 100% of college tuition for state sponsored college in Indiana
Would pay a yearly portion of tuition to private school in Indiana
Family must meet income guideline
New way to apply: fill out the free and reduced lunch app. In grades 7 &/or 8. Deadline June 30, 2025