SCHOLARSHIPS (Updated 3-20-20)
SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
www.schoolsoup.com
www.zinch.com
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarshipsamerica.com
www.anycollege.com – win $1,000
www.collegeinfo.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.meritaid.com
www.college-scholarships.com
www.gmsp.org
www.capex.com/scholarships
www.studentscholarships.org
www.zinch.com
www.ChristianConnector.com – Christian College Information and Scholarship Resource
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
www.mycollegedollars.com
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.tuitionfundingsources.com
Available Scholarships
Kids Chance Inc of Indiana
This scholarship is for students whose families have been financially impacted by workplace injury or death. Information available at www.kidschancein.org.
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne offers MANY scholarships to Allen County seniors. Visit the website at www.cfgfw.org for more information on all of the scholarships or pick up a brochure in guidance. Application deadlines vary per scholarship.
OppU Achievers Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship awarded to a high school senior who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must submit a short essay answering the question “What makes you an achiever?”. Visit www.opploans.com/scholarship/ to apply. There are four deadlines to apply: September 30 (Fall), December 31 (Winter), March 31 (Spring), and June 30 (Summer).
Allen County Extension Homemakers Scholarship
The Allen County Extension Homemakers offering a $1,000 scholarship to an Allen County senior who will be attending Purdue West Lafayette or Purdue Fort Wayne in the College and Health and Human Services. Scholarship criteria will be based upon scholastic achievement, leadership and citizenship in school and in the community, career plans, and recommendations. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2020.
Indiana Extension Homemaker Association Vocational or Technical Scholarship
The Indiana Extension Homemaker Association is offering one $500 scholarship to a senior student who is planning to attend a vocational or technical program to earn an industry certification. Student must demonstrate financial need and have volunteer/community service experience. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2020.
Fort Wayne Central High School Alumni Scholarship
$500 non-renewable scholarship. Must be a descendent of a Fort Wayne Central High School graduate. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline is March 27, 2020.
Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship
$750 scholarship. Must be an active affiliate or associate member of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association or dependent of an affiliate or member, be an Indiana Resident, attend an Indiana college or university full time, major in law enforcement field. Applications are available in the Guidance Office or online at www.indianasheriffs.org. Deadline is April 1, 2020.
Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship
$4,000 one time scholarship awarded to any student who graduate from high school a year early. Application can be found at www.in.gov/che/4508.htm. Deadline to apply is September 1, 2019.
Automotive Scholarship
Several scholarships in varying amounts for students who are pursuing a degree in automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technology. There is no GPA requirement for these scholarships. Applications can be found at www.automotivescholarships.com. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
PB&J Scholarship
$500-$1,000 for students who have experienced challenges in their life and who have the drive to succeed. For a full list of requirements and to complete the online application, please visit http://bit.ly/pbjscholars2020. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2020.
Student-View Scholarship Program
Up to $5,000 for students who are planning to attend a four year college, two year college or career/technical school. There are no SAT/ACT or GPA requirements. Applications are available at www.student-view.com. Deadline to apply is April 22, 2020.
Kyle L. Harrop Memorial Scholarship
$500 renewable for one year for a student planning to attend Purdue University West Lafayette. Student must have participated in Academic Super Bowl, Academic Spell Bowl, Quiz Bowl, Academic Decathlon, and/or Future Problem Solvers while in high school. Applications can be found in the Guidance Office. Deadline to apply is
March 31, 2020.
ISTA Foundation Scholarship
ISTA members who have a child, stepchild, grandchild or step-grandchild graduating from high school during the 2019-2020 school year. District Scholarship Nomination Form is available on the ISTA website or in the Guidance Office.
Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship
Up to $2,500 for students pursuing a major in career and technical education. Students must demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant eligible, enrolled in a 2 year career or technical degree/certificate program for the Fall of 2020, and be a US Citizen. There is not a GPA requirement for this scholarship. Applications are available online at www.scholars.horatioalger.org. Deadline to apply is April 5, 2020.
Robert C. Batchelder, D.D.S Scholarship
$1,500 scholarship for students majoring in the dental field and attending IUFW, IUPUI, or Indiana University-Bloomington. Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Apply at www.cfgfw.org. Deadline to apply is April 24, 2020. More information is available in the guidance office.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Memorial Scholarship
$250-$5,000 scholarship awarded to a senior enrolling full-time in an accredited college or university in the Fall 2020. Student must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum GPA 0f 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and have made a contribution of service to the community and in their school. Applications can be requested by contacting Sheryl Edwards at saecsm707@frontier.com or 260-493-1534. Deadline to apply is April 6, 2020.
Community Memorial Hospital Healthcare Scholarship Program
$500 scholarship for a high school senior pursuing a degree in a healthcare related field. Applicant must be accepted to an accredited college or university, have a competitive GPA, submit two letters or recommendation and an essay. Applications can be obtained by emailing foundation@cmhosp.com or calling 1-419-542-5696. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
Women of Magnitude Express Impact Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship for a high school female student pursuing a degree in a business related field. Student must live within a 50 mile radius of downtown Fort Wayne, be accepted to an accredited college or university, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applications can be completed online at www.sbmef.org. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals STEM Scholarship
$500 scholarship to a senior (male or female) who is pursuing a degree in a STEM related field. Student must submit two letters of recommendation and a 500 word essay outlining why you have chosen a STEM career. Applications can be found online at www.winup.org. Click on the blue $500 STEM Scholarship button on the left-hand side of the page. Deadline to apply is April 3, 2020.