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THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
OPEN TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS - These scholarships can be applied to the college of your choice. Each scholarship has specific requirements to be met.
CAREER (MAJOR) SPECIFIC- These scholarships apply to a career field or college major. Some of these must be used at a specific college, while others can be used at the college of your choice.
REQUIRE NOMINATION- These scholarships require the high school to nominate candidates. If there is a scholarship in this category for which you feel you should be nominated please see your counselor.
SCHOOL SPECIFIC - In order to receive a scholarship from a particular college or university you must send an application to and be accepted by that college. The scholarship can only be used at that institution.
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BIG FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Sophomores, juniors and seniors can qualify for scholarships. With no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard, and you'll be automatically entered to win. One step completed = one entry each month . Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing.
Deadline: Rolling
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VARSITY TUTORS SCHOLARSHIP
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where applicants must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship.
Deadline: Rolling
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HFS SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility Requirements:
The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races that identify as being of Hispanic Heritage.
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA.
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students.
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2025-2026 academic year
Submit the FAFSA.
Deadline: February 15, 2025
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HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
Who qualifies?
Current high school juniors enrolled full-time.
Families with an adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less.
Students who have faced and overcome adversity.
A minimum GPA of 2.0.
U.S. Citizenship.
Deadline: March 1, 2025
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JIM AND BETTY DYE SCHOLARSHIP
Any senior from the participating Indiana high schools or homeschools in Lake, Newton, Porter, and Jasper Counties who satisfies the following criteria is eligible to apply for a Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship.
Applicants that do not meet the minimum eligibility will not be considered.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must live in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana.
Must be a current senior at a high school in Lake, Newton, Porter, or Jasper County, Indiana or homeschooled.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0).
Must have a minimum composite 1200 SAT / 25 ACT or greater.
Must be admitted unconditionally as a full-time undergraduate degree-seeking student to one of the following universities:
Indiana University Bloomington (IU)
Indiana University Northwest (IUN)
Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI)
Purdue University West Lafayette (PU)
Purdue University Northwest (PNW)
Purdue University in Indianapolis (PUI)
Ball State University Muncie (BSU)
Additional questions can be directed to info@dyescholarships.org or 219-836-1100.
Deadline: March 1, 2025
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DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
Applicants must complete the on-line application. Please create a new login under the "students and parents" tab.
Deadline: March 31, 2025
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NICHE SCHOLARSHIP
Niche can help with every step of the college search including paying for it. One student can receive $25,000 to help cover tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!
High school seniors who apply can also be eligible to receive acceptance (and scholarship!) offers from Niche Direct Admissions® partner colleges.
Deadline: March 31, 2025
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AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
High School Seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning during the Fall 2025 Semester at the undergraduate level whose major course of study encompasses the fields of Engineering, Public Works Administration, Public Relations, Finance or other programs within the public works field are eligible. Candidates must reside within Indiana. Students may be part- time or full- time at an accredited institution of higher learning; however, candidates must be seeking a degree.
Deadline: April 18, 2025
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FAITH BASED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility:
Students applying to the Faith Based College Scholarship must be current high school students (Class of 2025, 2026, 2027 or 2028) interested in attending a Christian/Faith Based university or college.
Deadline: May 31, 2025
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ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Topic:
Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Deadline: June 10, 2025
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AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Deadline: October 8, 2025
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