Scholarship Opportunities

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1 Scholarship Opportunities Updated 03/02/2015 CollegeAnswer Scholarship Deadline Monthly High school student Must register on the CollegeAnswer website Amount $1,000 Apply online: North Central High School Alumni Association Scholarships Deadline March 2, 2015 Steven Drybread Scholarship for the Arts Senior who has been at North Central 7semesters with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher Demonstrate success in the performing/visual arts programs Demonstrate financial need by submitting a copy of your completed FAFSA with results Submit a resume of all of the Performing Arts/Visual Arts programs you have participated in Attach examples of your work; pictures, scripts, videos or recordings Submit a one-to-two page typed essay explaining why you think that you should be the recipient of this scholarship, and your plans to further your study in the arts $3,000 award Robert J. Laikin Leadership Award Scholarship North Central senior who has attended for 7semesters Demonstrated financial need by submitting a copy of your FAFSA results 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher Submit a one-to-two page typed essay explaining why you think you should be the recipient of this scholarship. Include tough decisions and sacrifices/struggles you have faced $5,000 award North Central Alumni Association Merit Scholarship To recognize a North Central senior who embodies the North Central High School motto: Achievement through Scholarship, Honesty and Respect. Senior who has attended North Central for 7 semesters Minimum GPA of 3.0 Demonstrate a history of leadership and service through extra-curricular activities at school and in the community

2 $5,000 award Scientech Foundation $5ooo Scholarship Deadline March 1, 2015 Senior who has attended North Central for four years Must have a rank in the upper 1/3 of the class Student must be pursuing a degree in the STEM fields, medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and/or associated fields Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF) Scholarships Deadlines vary through March 2, 2015 Students complete an initial questionnaire to determine which of the scholarships they are eligible for All scholarships require two recommendations and at least two essays All scholarships require students to complete the Indiana College Costs Estimator Information packets are available in the Guidance Office Apply online: Simon Youth Community Scholarship Deadline March 5, 2015 High school senior, legal U.S. resident who is enrolling in a two or four year accredited college, university or technical school in the Fall Applicants will be evaluated on academic promise, financial need, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement $1,500 award Apply on line at: Raise the Bar Indiana Deadline March 8, 2015 Must intend to be an attorney Junior or senior with a 3.6 GPA or greater Must submit a word blog post about why you are interested in a future in law $5,000 award Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship Deadline March 8, minimum GPA Demonstrate a financial need Enrolling in an accredited U.S. college full time for the year Applications available online at: us.tzuchi.org and in the Guidance Office Greenbriar Elementary School Alumni Scholarship Deadline March 13, 2015 Student must have attended Greenbriar for no less than four consecutive years Must be a student in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

3 Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Deadline March 15, 2015 Young woman between ages of by April 1, 2015, who has demonstrated initiative and high achievements in the community, school and other volunteer activities The recipient of this award is one that looks beyond the books, recognizes the needs of her community and takes appropriate actions to institute changes Active in student government National Council of Jewish Women Scholarships Deadline March 15, 2015 Francis E. Mazur Scholarships High school senior planning on attending an accredited Indiana college or university as a full time student Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply New American Scholarships High school seniors who have arrived in the United States within the last four years and plan to attend an accredited Indiana college or university on a full or part time basis Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply Jewish Student Scholarships High school seniors who are Jewish and plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full time student Strong commitment toward Jewish identity Must demonstrate character, leadership, scholastic achievement and financial need Mary Fink Merit Scholarship Awarded to one high school senior who is Jewish and plans to attend an accredited college or university as a full time student Strong commitment to Jewish values through civic involvement Demonstrated involvement in both the general and the Jewish communities Character, leadership and scholastic achievement Joe Baxter Spirit of Kiwanis Scholarship Deadline March 20, 2015 Graduating North Central senior who has applied and been accepted to at least one accredited college or university

4 Student should be actively involved in the community, be experienced as a leader and successful academically $1000 award Prom Genie, Inc. Deadline March 20, 2015 Must be a high school junior or senior Minimum of 3.0 GPA Proof of financial assistance (free/reduced lunch) Attending a four year college or university in the fall of 2015 Provide prom dresses to junior and senior girls College scholarship to senior girls Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Carolyn Cain Scholarship Deadline March 30, 2015 Minority Female senior, who is graduating and attending college in Fall 2015 Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship Deadline April 1, 2015 Two $10,000 and 100 $2,500 scholarships Applicants must be the children of full or part-time Meijer employees or must be full or part-time employees themselves Apply online at: Indiana Sheriff s Association Scholarship Deadline April 1, 2015 Student must be committed to pursuing an education and career in law enforcement at an Indiana college or university Applicant must be a current member of the Sheriffs Association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member. If you are not a member, complete the enclosed membership application and return it with your scholarship application. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student Applicants must have SAT or ACT test scores Applications are available in the Guidance Department Joel Yonover Scholarship Deadline April 3, 2015 North Central High School senior Must have at least a B average Excels in the performing arts (including but not limited to band, choir, theater, speech and debate) at school or in the community College Jumpstart Scholarship Deadline April 15, 2015

5 10 th, 11 th or 12 th grade high school students Must be committed to using your education to better your life and that of your family/community Applicants may study any major and attend any U.S. college $1,500 award Apply online: Independence Foundation Scholarship Deadline April 2015 To help individuals with physical disabilities pay for college expenses Senior with significant physical disability $500 Apply online: Fox Hill Elementary School PTO Alumni Scholarship Deadline April 20, 2015 Applicant must have attended Fox Hill Elementary School Must be a North Central Senior in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher $500 for education related fees at any college or university Wheelchair Scholarship Fund Deadline May 2015 Senior student who uses a wheelchair Apply online: Watercolor Society of Indiana James C. Lentz Memorial Scholarship Deadline May 1, 2015 High school senior pursuing a degree in fine arts or arts education from a college, university or school of design Portfolio must be included with application or online at: Shawn Carter (JayZ) Foundation Scholarship Deadline May 15, 2015 Between the ages of pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school Minimum 2.5 GPA Amount $2,500 Apply online: Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Deadline June 1, 2015 $1,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior Intend to pursue a career in fashion at an accredited post-secondary school or college Have a record of academic success Passion and drive for a fashion related career Application and essay submitted online at

6 Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Deadline June 1, 2015 High school senior Intend to pursue a career in an animation related field at a post- secondary school or college Have a record of academic success Passion and drive for animation/design related career Application online: ChairScholars Foundation Apply April 16 June 17, 2015 Senior with a B average and uses a wheelchair $1,000-$,5000 award Apply online: Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Deadline June 30, 2015 Must be a high school student entering an accredited college in the U.S. Award $1,500 Apply online: SEARCH FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT SITE SUCH AS: