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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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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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SIBLING SCHOLARSHIP

Eligible students may apply for a one-time scholarship award of $2,000.00

Eligibility:

• High School Senior.

• Planning to attend full-time at a Title IV-eligible postsecondary institution (almost all community colleges and four-year public and private colleges/universities are Title IV-eligible).

• OR attend a trade/vocational school.

• Demonstrate academic achievement, and leadership in their school and/or community.

• Have a sibling with a diagnosed severe disability.

• High School GPA of 2.5 or better.

Deadline: April 30, 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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THE MEXICAN PATRIOTIC SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

• High school senior.

• Mexican descent.

• Top 30% of their graduating class.

• History of community service.

• Letter of recommendation by a school faculty member.

• Copy of high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores.

• A minimum one-page essay on the topic of :Wthat does your heritage and community mean to you?"

Deadline: May 31, 2025

Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

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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DIGITAL RESPONSIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:

You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Deadline: June 30, 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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