Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School

ISU Credit Union Scholarship

• 2, $8,000 awards

• Must attend either ISU or St. Mary of the Woods

• Have to have an ISU Credit Union Account; you can open a savings account with only $5.00. Have to open this account by January 31, 2024. Sch. Deadline January 31.

• https://isucreditunionforms.com/scholarship.php

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 a total of 4 years.

• https://www.in.gov/che/files/24-25_NGHES_Application-Procedures_10132023.pdf

• Deadline January 31, 2024

Elks Legacy Award

• Open to child or grandchild of an Elk

• https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm

• Deadline February 5, 2024

Parke County REMC Scholarship

• 7, $2,000 (1 awarded per each district)

• MUST be a Parke County REMC Electric Customer

• https://www.pcremc.com/sites/default/files/2024-Template%20Fillable.pdf

• Deadline:  February 9, 2024

Farm Kids for College Scholarship

• $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 national level awards

• https://www.nationalfarmers.com/Scholarships/Apps/2024-Farm-Kids-App.pdf

• Deadline: February 20, 2024

Ivy Tech. Scholarships

• https://www.ivytech.edu/terrehaute/29156.html

• Offer a Chancellor Scholarship for a full ride

• Also offer scholarship to students graduating with either Academic Honors or Technical Honors Diplomas

• Apply early so funds are still there

Community Action Joan Cline Memorial Scholarship

• Must be low to moderate income family

• Covers Parke and Vermillion counties

• $1,000 award renewable for 4 years

• Write an essay about overcoming an obstacle

• Deadline March 1, 2024

•  https://www.capwi.org/about-us/joan-cline-memorial-scholarship/

Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship

• $1,000 award

• Must be a daughter of a farmer or rancher

• Deadline March 1, 2024

• https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13237/daughters-of-american-agriculture-scholarship

Children of Warriors Scholarship

• 15, $5,000 regional awards

• Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941.

• https://legion-aux.formstack.com/forms/children_of_warriors_national_presidents_scholarship_application_2024

• Deadline March 1, 2024

Union Health Foundation Scholarship

• Give away over $40,000 awards each year to students going into the healthcare field

• Over 17 scholarship to apply for under this umbrella

• Application will launch Feb. 1, 2024

• www.unionhealthfounation.org/scholarships

• Deadline March 8, 2024

Parke County Community Foundation Scholarships

• SEVERAL awards ranging from $1,000-$10,000

• Launches December 4, 2023

• ALL Riverton Parke students are eligible even if you do not live in Parke County!

• www.parkeccf.org

• Deadline March 11, 2024

Vermillion County Community Scholarships

• Some are open to Riverton Parke students

• http://www.wicf-inc.org/scholarships.php

• Deadline March 1, 2024

Kirk Gentrup Athletic Scholarship

• $1,000

• All RP athletes or athletic managers qualify

• Must apply through Vermillion County Foundation:  http://www.wicf-inc.org/scholarships.php

• Click on “Other Schools”

• Deadline March 1, 2024

Horatio Alger Scholarship

• 600 plus scholarships up to $25,000 each

• Household income must be below $65,000

• Deadline March 15, 2024

• horatioalger.org/scholarships

Navy League Foundation Scholarship

• 11, $10,000 Awards

• Be the child or grandchild of a member of the sea services, which includes: the United States Navy, United

• States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, and U.S.-flag Merchant Marine.

• Deadline March 15, 2024

• https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10176/navy-league-foundation-scholarships

Beta Phi Sorority Scholarship

• 1, $500 award exclusive to a Riverton Parke senior

• Hard copy app. In Mrs. Cox’s office

• Deadline March 28, 2024

Parke Masonic Lodge Scholarship

• 1, $250 award to either a Riverton Parke or Parke Heritage senior who will be attending a tech or trade school

• Hard copy app in Mrs. Cox’s office

• Deadline March 30, 2024

Peace Essay Contest

• 1, $500 local award

• Must be senior

• Hard copy app in Mrs. Cox’s office

• Deadline March 31, 2024

Montezuma Alumni Committee Scholarship

• 2, $500 awards

• MUST be a resident of Reserve or Wabash Townships in Montezuma

• Hard copy app in Mrs. Cox’s office

• Deadline April 1, 2024

Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship

• 40, $750 awards

• You or your parent must be a member of the Sheriff’s Association

• www.indianasheriffs.org

• Deadline April 1, 2024

Honey Creek Garden Club Scholarship

• 1, $1,000 award

• Must major in an ag related field

• https://forms.gle/Gmb6WMa4XBNQGAhx6

• Deadline April 1,k 2024

ARMY Foundation Scholarships

• 5, $1,000 awards

• Be a son or daughter of regular active duty, active duty Reserve, or active duty National Guard U.S. Army members in good standing.

• Deadline April 15, 2024

• https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23993/army-scholarship-foundation-scholarships

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

• http://www.iuoelocal841.com/

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

Rover Scholarship

• 1, $2,500 award for pet lovers

• https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/

• Deadline May 31, 2024

American College Foundation Scholarship

• Several national level scholarship awards

• https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/

• Deadline June 1, 2024

Raise.Me Scholarship

• Tuition reward system

• Open to students grades 9-12

• Create free account and log in high school grades and activities 

• www.raise.me

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 college-bound seniors MUST apply-it’s a graduation requirement!

• Determines free money toward college, tech, trade school tuition

• Application is open NOW! Closes April 15, 2024

• Some specific colleges expect it to be filed sooner than the deadline to be eligible for their merit scholarships!

• https://studentaid.gov/

• FAFSA Help at Ivy Tech February 25, 2024 @ 2:00-4:00 PM

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

• www.learnmoreindiana.org

• New way to apply: fill out the free and reduced lunch application through your school: grades 7 &/or 8

• Deadline June 30, 2024