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From time to time, we hear about scholarship opportunities outside of our Community Foundation. We will post them on this page, so check here for the latest! Please be sure to contact us if there is an item that needs to be added or edited! Thanks!

Sites With Scholarship Search Engines

Many of these sites also contain information about preparing for school, selecting a college, and detailed financial aid information.
 

www.fastweb.com FastWeb’s scholarship search engine

 

www.WiredScholar.com Explains financial aid options, information about preparing and pay for college, scholarship search engines, links for financial aid calculators, and more.
 

http://www.finaidfacts.org/scholarships.htm  Free scholarship and financial aid information.
 

www.scholarships.com A scholarship search engine with over 600,000 scholarships in the database.

www.collegeview.com Detailed information on a variety of college topics, including summaries of over 3,000 colleges, financial aid information, and a scholarship search. Also has a Career Center.

www.collegequest.com (same as www.petersons.com) Information on colleges, admissions, financial aid, scholarship search engine.
 

http://www.braintrack.com/  BrainTrack was established in 1996 and is referenced by thousands of sites, including: universities like Stanford, Harvard, and Yale; government organizations like the US Library of Congress; and publications like the New York Times.  Helps visitors make academic and career decisions through content, which features a directory that lists over 10,000 higher education institutions from over 190 countries.  The listings link to school homepages and thousands have original and detailed profiles. Also provide original content such as guides to US colleges by careers, US colleges by religion, and articles on topics such as financial aid

 

http://www.scholarships4school.com/  The purpose of this free website is to provide students with the tools they need to make informed decisions about obtaining scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

 

 

Other Useful Web Sites

www.studyabroad.com Information about study abroad with searches to find a fit for you, including by interest area.

www.uncf.org United Negro College Fund, the oldest and most successful African American education assistance organization.

www.hsf.net Hispanic Scholarship Fund, assistance for Hispanic students (scholarship applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of Hispanic heritage). Includes information about college and other programs.

www.collegefund.org American Indian College Fund, assistance for Native American students to attend qualified tribal colleges and universities.

www.eStudentLoan.com Compares student loans and offers financial aid information.

 

http://www.getdegrees.com/ New and continuing students can easily find and compare programs from popular accredited institutions. College Reviews allows students to get the scoop on thousands of schools or post your own experience. Career Center offers insightful career ideas and interviews with top faculty in education.  The Distance Daily is a student newspaper that covers online education, scholarships, lifestyles and more.

 

Other Scholarship Opportunities

 

AAF-NCI Scholarship

Sponsor: American Advertising Federation - North Central Indiana

Eligibility: Offers scholarships for students majoring or minoring in advertising, marketing, communications, graphic design or a related area. AAF-NCI also offers a general scholarship to a deserving minority student. Preference is given to a minority student majoring in an advertising-related field. Applicants must currently be in their second year of college or higher and pursuing a major or minor in advertising, marketing or related field; or the applicant must be a graduating high school senior planning to major or minor in advertising, marketing or a related field. Eligible recipients also must meet one of the following criteria: 1) permanent residency in the Indiana counties of Tippecanoe, Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren or White. 2) related to paid member of AAF-North Central Indiana, 3) be a paid member of a student-chapter AAF group in the Indiana counties of Tippecanoe, Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren or White.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2010

Contact: AAF-NCI, http://www.aafnorthcentralindiana.org/news/?id=american-advertising-federation-north-central-indiana-scholarship

 

American Civil Liberties Union Student Essay Contest

Eligibility: Essay contest for local middle and high school students based on the topic, "My Civil Liberties Matter." Two levels - grades 6-9 and grades 10-12.

Amount of aid available: Top 3 winners at both levels will receive $100, $50, or $25 respectively.

Deadline:  November 15, 2009

Contact: http://www.aclu-in.org/subpage.asp?p=83  

 

Benton Community Foundation

Eligibility: All Benton County residents who will be pursuing postsecondary education in 2010 may apply for a scholarship through the Benton Community Foundation.

Deadline:  January 26, 2010

Contact: www.bentoncf.org  

 

Cindy McKinney Scholarship

Eligibility: Be a Senior or graduate of Benton Central, Frontier, Kankakee Valley, North Newton, Renssalaer Central, South Newton, Tri-County, or West Central high schools AND apply for or be accepted to a college or university for the 2010-2011 school year in an undergraduate program to study Special Education,

Amount of aid available: $500

Deadline:  March 12, 2010

Contact: Cooperative School Services, (219) 866-8540 

 

Heart Behind the Oval - Ford Motor Company Fund

Eligibility: open to high school seniors and current college students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university by September 30, 2010. The contest asks a simple question: what is your heart behind? We want to hear what students are doing to make a positive impact in their communities. 

Amount of aid available: The first place prizewinner will receive a $3,000 scholarship, second place a $2,000 scholarship and third place a $1,000 scholarship. Ten semi-finalists will be selected to win an ULTRA HD FLIP Cam for their outstanding efforts. The semi-finalists will then use their new FLIP Cam to produce a 3-minute video illustrating their essay. The videos will be posted to https://www.fordscholars.org/  for public voting May 10 – 14, 2010. The public votes combined with the judging panel will determine the scholarship winners. Winners will be announced on May 17, 2010.

Deadline:  Essays will be accepted from March 15 to April 9, 2010 online at https://www.fordscholars.org/

Contact: https://www.fordscholars.org/

 

Hoosier Presidential Scholarship

Sponsor: Indiana University

Eligibility: Must be an entering freshman who is an Indiana resident and who has been admitted to Indiana University. These students are invited by the campus to apply for the scholarship. Recipients are named in late January.

Amount of aid available: Four-year renewable scholarships range from $6,000 to $12,000.

To apply: These students are invited by the campus to apply for the scholarship.

Contact: www.indiana.edu/~hscholar/ or (812) 856-5700

 

Indiana Farm Bureau - Carolyn Burkle Scholarship

Eligibility: Eligible students must have been accepted into a higher education institution and live in Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Jasper, Newton, Tippecanoe or white counties.

Amount of aid available: $1,000 award

Deadline:  March 1, 2010

Contact: Janet Kemper (765) 523-2024.

 

Indiana Sheriffs' Association

Sponsor: Indiana Sheriffs' Association

Eligibility: Will award 40 scholarships of $500 each to high school seniors and college students pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Applicants must be Indiana residents and full-time students majoring in a law enforcement field at an Indiana college or university. They must also be members, or a dependent child or grandchild or someone who is a member, of the Sheriffs' Association.

Application Deadline: April, 2010

Contact: High School Guidance Counselor or Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department at 2640 Duncan Road in Lafayette.

 

John and Carol Myers Scholarship

Eligibility: For the benefit of residents of the 7th Congressional District, selection is based upon the following:

Ø  The student resides in one of the following counties:

· Benton    · Clay       · Fountain      · Martin   
·
Morgan   · Putnam   · Vermillion   
· Boone    
·
Clinton     · Greene    · Monroe       · Owen
·
Sullivan   · Vigo      
 · Brown         · Davies   
·
Hendricks     · Montgomery           · Parke     
·
Tippecanoe   · Warren

Ø  the student has completed no less than one year of post secondary education and is considered at least a second year student by the student’s chosen institution of higher education;

Ø  the student has a minimum GPA of 3.0;

Ø  the student will attend an accredited Indiana institution of higher education;

Ø  the student has volunteered during the political campaign of a Republican candidate, worked for the Republican Party, or worked for an affiliated organization.

Deadline:  December 15, 2009

Contact: http://www.wvcf.com/wvcf_index3.htm

 

Mary E. Denham Scholarship Fund

Sponsor: American Red Cross of Tippecanoe County

Eligibility: Will provide health and safety classes for those who are unable to afford them. Includes CPR/AED, first aid and life guarding classes that the chapter offers. Candidate must write an essay (max 100 words) describing why they need the scholarship. Must also explain how they believe that others will benefit from their successful completion of the course for which they are applying. Candidates can only apply and be chosen once.

Amount of aid available: Maximum amount - $65. Includes the amount of the class, participant manuals and any other additional supplies required for the course.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Contact: (765) 742-6975

 

Mulberry Cooperative Telephone Co., Inc.

Eligibility: Eligible high school seniors who live with parents or guardians who are subscribers to the company's landline service in the "296" exchange.

Award:  Four $500 scholarships

Application Deadline: March 2010

Contact: http://www.mintel.net/ 

 

Physicians Health Plan Scholarship

Eligibility: High school seniors planning to pursue a health-related field of study.

Amount of aid available: 1st place-$3,000; 2nd place-$$2,000, 3rd place-$1,000. Each is a one time award.

Application Deadline: February 26, 2010

Contact:  http://www.phpni.com/

 

Purdue Black Alumni Organization (BPAO) Presidential Leadership Scholarship

Eligibility:  Have been accepted to Purdue University; Be of African decent; Live or attend school within the United States; Have a 3.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or other B equivalent); Have a SAT Critical Reading, Essay, and Mathematics score of 1200 or higher or an ACT composite score of 16 or higher.

Amount of aid available: Two $1000 scholarships

Deadline:  March 12, 2010

Contact:  https://www.purduealum.org/PBAOInfo/Scholarships/tabid/949/Default.aspx

 

Roger Blalock Scholarship

Eligibility: Be a current student at Purdue University; Be of African or Hispanic decent; Live or attend school within the United States; Have a 2.8 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or other B equivalent).

Amount of aid available: Two $1000 scholarships

Deadline:  March 12, 2010

Contact:  https://www.purduealum.org/PBAOInfo/Scholarships/tabid/949/Default.aspx

 

Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Indiana Scholarships

Eligibility: High School Seniors, see website for additional eligibility information

Amount of aid available: 20 $5000 scholarships, includes the ASIA, Future Achievers, RMHC Scholars and HACER Scholarships.

Deadline:  February 16, 2010

Contact: http://rmhc.org/    

 

Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters

Eligibility: The Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters is for songwriters between the ages of 14 and 19, who live in any of these Indiana counties: Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren or White.

Amount of aid available: A cash award to be applied towards the winner’s education or other songwriting endeavor, the opportunity to play at the annual Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters awards ceremony and other events, and local publicity

Application Deadline: April 9, 2010

Contact:  http://www.samisong.com/shirley_martin_scholarship_for_young_songwriters.php

 

Solutions to Scholarship - Co-Alliance LLP Scholarships

Eligibility: High school students who plan to study agriculture-related fields in college. Open to children and grand-children of co-op members.

Amount of aid available: 20 $1000 scholarships

Deadline:  April 30, 2010

Contact: http://www.co-alliance.com/   

 

Stop Hunger Scholarship Program

Sponsor:  Sodexo Foundation

Purpose: Five students who are working to end hunger in their local communities will receive scholarships of $5,000 and a grant of $5,000 to the hunger-relief charity of their choice.

Application Deadline:  February 26, 2010

Contact:  http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp

 

Tempest Homes Scholarship

Eligibility: Graduate in 2009 from a high school in Tippecanoe, Benton, White, Carroll, Clinton, Montgomery, Fountain or Warren counties; utilize or have family income which qualifies for the federal free or reduced lunch program; maintain at least a C average and answer 10 questions which demonstrate how their life has been impacted by each of the eight types of developmental assets. 

Amount of aid available: $500

Application Deadline: October 16, 2009

Contact: Family Services, Inc., http://www.fsilafayette.org/documents/TempestHomesScholarshipPkg09.pdf

 

Valparaiso University Scholarship for Lilly Scholar Recipients

Sponsor: Valparaiso University

Eligibility: Must be a Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

Amount of aid available: On campus room and board

Application Deadline: Not applicable

To apply: Be awarded a Lilly Endowment community Scholarship.

Contact: undergrad.admissions@valpo.edu or 888-GO.VALPO

 

Washburn Scholarship

Eligibility: Graduate in 2010 from a high school in Tippecanoe county and study agriculture, home economics or pre-medicine (or their successor departments).

Amount of aid available: $8,000 renewable for 4 years

Application Deadline: February 26, 2010

Contact: http://www.communityfoundationbc.org/scholar/Washburn.html

 

Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship

Sponsor:  The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Purpose: Provides stipends and entry into a master's degree program to college students, professionals and retirees with a degree or experience in science, technology, engineering or math.  Upon graduating, fellows teach at least one of those subjects for at least three years in a high-need high school. Grant range: $30,000

Application Deadline:  October 12, 2009

Contact:  http://www.woodrow.org/fellowships/teaching/indiana/

 

 

   
   

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