2007 – 2008 SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

LAWRENCE A. AKERMAN – Ft. Wayne Zoo

Scholarships are awarded to students who are pursuing an animal-related career and are based on the applicant’s character, commitment to the stewardship of animals, financial need, and scholastic achievement and promise.  Applications must be submitted on or before February 1, 2007.

 

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILLIARY

Applicant must be a member of the American Legion Auxiliary or the Sons of The American Legion and must be currently in the senior year of high school.  Applicant must have a high average of scholarship and deportment for his or her entire high school course of instruction.  It is important to follow all of the applicant’s responsibilities listed in the rules.  Deadline is April 1, 2008.

 

BURGER KING

Applicants must be high school seniors who:  Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year; are actively involved in community service activities; demonstrate financial need; and plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year.  Applications are available online at www.bk.com/scholars.

 

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

There are several scholarships awarded from this organization, such Political Science, Nursing, Medical and other specific scholarships.  Check out the file in room 144.  Complete information for submitting applications is found on the respective fact sheets.  For each application, the student must contact the Regent for a sponsoring letter from the Mary Penrose Wayne chapter of the DAR.  Deadlines vary.

 

GERTRUDE B. ECKRICH

            LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP – Selection Criteria:  Catholic high school seniors, with financial need, planning on attending a two or four-year Catholic institution.  Students need not be a member of the Roman Catholic faith to apply.  Half of the scholarships will go to students who will attend the University of Saint Francis.  Deadline:  Due to the Guidance Department on or before Monday, March 10, 2008.

 

FIRESIDE ESSAY

Seniors who apply must fill out the Student Application and write an essay.  The essay question is “How is your religious education influencing your life?”  Applicants must return the application and essay to the Guidance Department no later than November 5, 2007. 

 

FORT WAYNE FIREFIGHTERS

     LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP – Eligibility:  You must be a child or stepchild of active or retired pensioned employees, or of widows or widowers of same, who at the time of death were paid active or retired pensioned employees of the Fort Wayne Fire Department.  Financial need is not a determining criterion.  Deadline:  Due to the Guidance Department on or before Monday, March 10, 2008.

 

ED AND VI FOSTER

     LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP – Eligibility:  Graduating seniors, with financial need, who are planning on majoring, full time, in engineering or related fields at Purdue University, West Lafayette.  Deadline:  Due to the Guidance Department on or before Monday, March 10, 2008.

 

GRABILL BANK

Eligibility:  For Grabill Bank employees who have been employed for two years or more and work full time or a minimum of 20 hours per week, or their children (natural or adopted) pursuing a college degree either full or part time.  You must also have a GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4 scale and demonstrated commitment to community and school through community service, leadership, respect, and concern for others.  Application must be returned to Guidance no later than January 24, 2008.

 

GREATER INDIANA REGIONAL LEAGUE OF SOCCER

Applicants must be female, have participated in the Greater Indiana Regional League of Soccer, been accepted into an accredited college or university.  Emphasis is placed upon personal essay (500 words), impact of youth soccer on your life and creativity and originality.  Deadline is May 31, 2008.

 

HELEN V. GROOT

     LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP – Eligibility:  Allen County, Indiana resident; graduating seniors planning to enroll full time at a four-year accredited institution.  Selection Criteria:  financial need, scholastic achievement; and character.  Deadline:  Due to the Guidance Department on or before Monday, March 10, 2008.

 

GRACE HOGAN

     LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP – Eligibility:  Selection is based on financial need for students pursuing a degree at a four or two-year accredited institution.  Criteria:  financial need and scholastic achievement.

.  Deadline:  Due to the Guidance Department on or before Monday, March 10, 2008.

 

HOOSIER LOTTERY

Any high school senior who meets the following criteria may apply:  Have a g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher; attend an Indiana college or university during the 2008-2009 school year; and write a 500 – 700 word essay on an African-American Hoosier who, in your opinion, has made a significant contribution to history, and what that person’s contribution means to you.  Deadline:  Entries must be RECEIVED by February 29, 2008.

 

HUNTINGTON COUNTY LILLY

Student must be a Huntington County resident who plans to attend an Indiana College, rank in the top of their class, potentially be a first generation college graduate, exhibits achievements in academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, and or work.  Student must also exhibit good character, maturity, leadership abilities, and commitment to volunteerism as well as having an interest in improving the qualities of life in Indiana.  See Mrs. Odom or Mrs. Stine for an application.  Completed application must be returned by February 4, 2008 to the Huntington County Community Foundation.

 

HUNTINGTON COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL

Robert J. Smith Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in Huntington County and wishes to pursue a career in a health or safety related field.  Selection is based upon academics, ability, and financial need.  Application packet must be mailed by March 16th.

 

LUTHERAN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

The scholarship program is open to students who plan to pursue a career in a health care profession.  Applicants must have applied and been accepted to their chosen school.  Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, academic performance or a combination of both.  Applications are available on the website at www.thelutheranfoundation.org.   The deadline for application is March 15. 

 

McKELVEY FOUNDATION

Scholarship Criteria:  Attend a four-year college or university within the 50 U.S.; Own and operate a business for at least 1 year; have at least one paid employee; have sales revenue (unless non-profit); submit a completed online application; agree to participate in a telephone interview if selected as a finalist; and if a winner, attend the summer e-Venture program in St. Louis, MO.  Applications must be completed on line at www.mckelveyfoundation.org by January 15, 2008.

 

PHYSICIANS HEALTH PLAN

Applicants must be planning to pursue a career in a health-related field.  Judging will be 50% qualities of the essay, including, but not limited to:  content, grammar, punctuation, spelling and creativity and 50% length of commitment, quality of teamwork and leadership responsibilities in the community, and school activities, awards, and honors.  All entries must be submitted and postmarked no later than February 28, 2008.

 

ROANOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Applicants must reside in Jackson Township in Huntington County and plan to minor or major in business.  The town of Roanoke is located in Jackson Township.  The following criteria will be used in the selection process: number of years living in Jackson Township, grades, rank in class, and personal narrative.  Deadline:  Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2008.

 

USA FUNDS – ACCESS TO EDUCATION

This is a renewable scholarship to students demonstrating financial need.  Students who plan to enroll in qualified postsecondary-education programs as full-time or half-time undergraduate.  Up to 50 % of the scholarships will be targeted to students who, in addition to demonstrating financial need, are members of an ethnic-minority group or are physically disabled.  Applications will be accepted online at www.usafunds.org/scholarship   between December 15 2007 and February 15, 2008.

 

 

 

WAL-MART – SAM WALTON COMMUNTITY

Applicant can not be a Wal-Mart Store Associate or the dependent of a Wal-Mart Store Associate as of April 25, 2008.  Applicant must have a G.P.A. of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale, and have taken either the ACT or SAT tests.  Applicant may apply once for the Community Scholarship using the store number from their nearest Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart store, but not both.  Multiple applications will result in disqualification.

Apply online at www.walmartfoundation.org.  The deadline for entry is a postmark of January 14, 2008 of all required documents.  No exceptions are made for late entries.

 

WHITLEY COUNTY LILLY

Criteria:  Student must have been a resident of Whitley County for 12 months prior to the date of application, plan to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited college or university in Indiana, demonstrate financial need, and demonstrate pride in the community, responsibility, perseverance, self-esteem, and the desire to contribute to Whitley County through work or volunteerism.  Deadline:  Postmarked no later than January 15, 2008.