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1 College Scholarships When you're applying to college, don't forget to:*apply early! Deadlines are on the Learn More Indiana website COLLEGE GO WEEK SEPTEMBER 22-26, Listed on this web site are the latest dates at which you can apply to enter college and still qualify for scholarships. Keep in mind that you will probably have to file the FAFSA by March 10 to be eligible for scholarships and you may have to fill out a separate scholarship application. Also this website is the admissions office phone # for Indiana Colleges. If you are not sure when to apply or what forms to fill out. By clicking on the college web site you can find out what scholarships each college offers and the criteria for each scholarship. In addition to our Indiana colleges Danville Area Community College (DACC) puts out a scholarship booklet with many scholarship oportunities. The booklet with application is available in guidance in January or on DACC's Deadline is February 20th. *Be sure to check the college website that you are interested in for scholarships and grants. Each college has different criteria for scholarships and grants.

2 AREA/LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT CRITERIA TYPE APPROX. DEADLINE HOW TO APPLY 4-H Scholarships Grades 9-12 Local 1/15 Contact 4-H Office American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Past Presidents Nursing Scholarship Minnie Switzer $200 - $300 Must be a student of a member of Post #263 or resident of Eugene Township. Must have a "C" average Local 3/31 Application in Guidance American Legion Post #263 $200 Must be a senior with a C average or above and a child of a member of Post # 263 or a resident of Eugene Township Local 4/1 Application in Guidance America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship $1,500 Must be going into an Ag related field Local 2/1 Application in Guidance Brandon Bickers $250 Must have participated in high school athletics Must plan to enter college or university in the fall of the current year Area 3/2 Cayuga American Legion Auxiliary Unit #263 $250 Must attend vocational, 2-year or 4- year college Local 3/19 Application in Guidance Cayuga Lions Club No application Local Selected by Lions Club CDH Scholarship $500 Must have attended NV for 2 years. Must have a job during the school year. GPA of C or better. Must have volunteer hours during high school. Local 4/1 Application in Guidance Citizenship Scholarship $100 Must demonstrate good citizenship and be nominated Local 4/1 Nominated Daniel M. Shaw Memorial Scholarship $500 Donald J. Lindley & Belle H. Lindley Scholarship Up to $15,000 Eleanor F McMasters Memorial Scholarship $750 Honey Creek Garden Club Renewable Hegarty Family Scholarship $1,000 Jim Haverkamp Vocational Technology Varies Senior from Parke/Vermillion Co. GPA 3.5 or better. Active participant in golf either as a member of the school team or organized golf league. Plan to attend 4-yr college Area 4/1 Application in Guidance Any senior with financial need who also has a high scholastic standing and GPA Local 3/1 Application in Guidance Any senior showing a financial need, pursuing a degree in education Local 3/1 Application in Guidance Preferably a college major in horticulture, botany, enviornmental science or a related field; Must have a "B" average or above, be of good character; have financial need, must be a vigo county resident, or immediate surrounding counties in Indiana Area 3\13 Application in Guidance Graduating Senior of NVHS who is a Resident lliving in the North Vermillion School District. Local 3/13 Application in Guidance Continue education in either a vocational, technical or Jr. College program Local 4/1 Application in Guidance For information contact: PO Box Danville, IL Kennekuk Road Runners Area 5/1

3 Kirk A. Gentrup Memorial $1,000 Luella Hopkins Scholarship $500 Mary Patrick Ralph Scholarship Varies National Wild Turkey Federation's Academic Scholarship Program $250 NV Business Professionals of America NV Elementary Student Council $100 Outstanding Citizen - Georgetown Fair $500 Parke-Vermillion Fraternal Order of Police $500 Parke-Vermillion Pork Producers Renewable $500 Must have participated in athletics to include senior year Must have "C" or better average Local 3/13 Application in Guidance A 4 year scholarship. 2.5 GPA, desire for continued education, at Franklin College Local 3/13 Application in Guidance Must be resident of Eugene township. Active in 4-H, community service, need, and achievements Local 3/13 Application in Guidance Must be interested in hunting Local 12/19 Application in Guidance Must be a senior who has participated in BPA. Must have had one business course Local 4/1 Applications in Guidance Must be involved in Student Council or class officer. Must have "B" average or better. Must be committed to continuing education after high school. Local 4/1 Applications in Guidance One male and one female senior student will be selected to represent North Vermillion High School Area 4/1 Applications in Guidance Essay on Drug & Alcohol Prevention Area 3/1 Applications in Guidance Family income must be 50% from farming or must have been involved in a swine project in 4-H at least 5 years. Area 3/31 Must be planning to attend a 4-year college. Must be planning to major in law, mathematics or science. Judged on scholastics, extra-curricular, need larship_application.pdf Peter J. Marietta $200 and service. Local 3/13 Applications in Guidance Plan to major in Theater or directly related field such as speech, oral Red Mask Players Jean Lewis $500 interpretation, or radio/television Area 3/20 Applications in Guidance Rockville Elks Most Valuable Selected by Rockville Elks. Applications in Guidance/download or Student $1,000 Scholarship, leadership & need Area 12/1 apply online at Rockville Elks Veteran's Essay $100 Grades 9-12 Area 1/31 Applications in Guidance Students applying to a vocational Rockville Elks Vocational school Local Mid January Applications in Guidance Entering the field of education Intend to pursue a 4 year degree in Shirley Moore Memorial Scholarship $500 elementary or secondary education Local 3/20 Applications in Guidance Must plan to pursue a teaching degree. Resident of Eugene Susie McLain Scholarship $500 Township and a GPA of 2.5 or better Local 3/13 Applications in Guidance

4 The Sons of the American Legion $300 Union Hospital Foundation Vermillion County Community Foundation Lilly Scholarship Vermillion County Farm Bureau, Inc (James Chambers Scholarships) Full Tuition Varies Wabash Valley Herb Society, Inc. Martha Daniel-Joan Stevenson Memorial Scholarship $500 Indiana Blood Center Scholarship Program $400 Knights of Pythias, Poster Contest Wabash Valley Officials $500 Applicant must be a daughter, son, granddaughter or grandson of an active member of Post 263. Must plan to attend an accredited postsecondary college or trade school in Indiana. Must have recommendation from Squadron or Post commander Local 3/31 Applications in Guidance For students seeking careers in Healthcare. Must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited health care degree program. GPA 3.0 or higher Local 3/1 For Indiana schools only Must have financial need Strong academics and extra-curricular Wabash Valley Road Runners Club $500 NATIONAL AND STATE SCHOLARSHIPS Application hp activities Area 1/9 Guidance meeting TBA Parents must be members of Vermillion County Farm Bureau at least 1 year before applying for scholarship Local 1/28 Must major in herb related career, such as medical, journalism, culinary, restaurant management, agriculture, nutrition, pharmacy, etc. Area 3/1 Applications in Guidance Senior Student who participated in both blood drives, either as a donor or as a student corrdinator/recruiter. Must be attending an institution of higher education in Indiana studying science, math, technology or health related field. local 4/10 Guidance nomination The contest entitled "Don't Be a Bully, Be a Friend" isopen to any student enrolled as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior. Area 4/15 See Guidance for information One male, One female Must have participated or managed a team for two years GPA 2.75 on 4 scale or above Area 3/1 Apply Must be an active member of the cross-country or track team during your senior year and at least one other year. Must be accepted as a fulltime student to an accredited 4-year or 2-year college or university. GPA equal to a C or above Area 3/27 Application in Guidance SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT CRITERIA TYPE Abbot & Fenner (Business) Scholarship Up to $1,000 APPROX. DEADLINE Essay needs to be between words. National 6/15 HOW TO APPLY arships.htm

5 Essay required to one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of web site National 10/6 AES Engineers Scholarship $500 per year Must live in one of the 264 eligible counties (Visit GrowAgLeaders.com for a listing) students must be endorsed by 3 farmers; have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; America's Farmers Grow Ag and pursuing a degree in an Leaders $1,500 agriculture related field. National 11/15-02/01 $10,000 state Demonstrate outstanding AXA Achievement Scholarship award achievement National deadline 12/15 Grades 9-10 Ayn Rand Essay contest $2,000 Essay based on Anthem National 3/20 Grades Ayn Rand Essay contest $10,000 Essay based on Fountainhead National 4/26 See Guidance and apply on-line between 11/15 and 2/1 at FFA.org/scholarships for details. Download application at Information in Guidance or online at Information in Guidance or online at Body by Milk $7,500 Must be outstanding scholar & athlete. Application online National 3/4 Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher; Work part-time year round (15 hours or more); Community service and Burger King Scholarship $1,000 financial need National 11/15 thru 01/10 Apply Apply on-line on-line at at C. Eugene Cato Memorial Posted on-line Scholarship State 1/9 ication.pdf Campus Door Scholarships On line process National Cappex Scholarships On line process National Coca-Cola Scholars $10,000 to $20,000 Judged on academics, extracurricular, volunteerism, work experience. On line process National Before 10/31 Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts $3,000 Acting, Musical, Theatre, Vocal Workshops and auditions National 3/15 Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards 4 year $4,000 Parent or Grandparent active Elk member Taken SAT or ACT by 12/31 National 1/31 Critical financial need, community service activities required. On line process. National Must be completed b y Applications on-line at Horatio Alger Association 10/25 For questions For those wanting to become law : [email protected] or phone Indiana Conservation Office Organization enforcement officers or work in law State 3/ Must have a GPA of Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university Ends 02/08/15 apply on-line at KFC Colonel's Scholars and demonstrate financial need National Opens 12/01 National Federation of Independent Nominated by dues-paying member. October 1st thru Business (NFIB) $1,000 Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit National 12/12/15 National Guard Money Full Tuition Join National Guard National Outstanding volunteer service. Any Prudential Spirit of Community Award $1,000 high school student may apply National 10/31

6 Ronald McDonald House Charities - Scholarship Program minimum of $1,000 Must attend a 2-4 year accredited college or university or vocational/technical school National 1/21 ROTC Scholarship Full Tuition Based on academics & SAT National The American Legion Family Scholarship US Bank Internet Scholarship Program as Bank Scholarship Program $1,000 Download application 10/01 at SAE Engineering Scholarship Some specific colleges National 1/15 hsengineering.htm Susan G Komen for the Cure Must have a GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 College Scholarship Program scale, must be planning on attending National 10/15 Sun Trust Off to College 15 a state-supported chances to win college - one winner or every Scholarship Sweepstakes $1,000 2 weeks Oct-May National Begins 10/31 ends 5/15 Available to children, grandchildren of current members of the American Leg., American Leg. Aux., and Sons of the American Leg., AND to the children/grandchildren of deceased members who were current pd Application on members. State 4/1 United Realty Students $5,000 to $10,000 USA Funds Access to Education $1,500 Veterans Benefits Birkey's Scholarship Internship program Wendy's High School Heisman Award $500 Per Semester arshipaward.html Based on financial need, academics, extra-curricular, work experience National Jan thru May 7 awards available at different dates; ages 16 through 22. A essay question: "How do I Invest I My Future?" National Until 01/ Based on financial need, academics, extra-curricular, work experience National 2/15 Financial assistance to dependents of veterans who died or were permanently & totally disabled National On line at The applicant must be enrolled in a Diesel Tech Program Honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student On line application must be completed leadership; Must have at least a "B" before 5:00 pm on 10/2/2013 at average; Must have participated in or see Guidance one of 27 sports National 10/2 for more information Be a high school senior or a college freshman or sophomore; Demonostrate leadership abilities and academic performance; Complete application with 2 reference letters and official transcript; and write essays describing the importance of farmer coops, and why he or she is interested in an agricultural career National 3/1 See Guidance Winfield Agriculture Scholarships $1,000 This is not an all-inclusive list. Below are sholarship search websites:

7 STATE SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT CRITERIA TYPE APPROX. DEADLINE HOW TO APPLY Burger King Scholarship $1,000 GPA 2.5 or higher. Work part-time year round (15 hours or more). Community service & financial need State 11/15-1/10 Apply on line at way.org C Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship Varies Posted on-line State received 1/24 lication.pdf Hoosier Heroes (Dollars for Scholars) $2,000 Juniors & Seniors essay (1200 words max) State 1/31 Must major in Health Education, Physical Education Recreation, Indiana Association for Health, PE, Recreation & Dance (4) $500 dance Education, or Sport Administration. Must have a 3.0 GPA State 1/15 Apply at G.P.A. 2.8 Have 2 or more business courses. Plan to attend 2 or 4 yr Indiana Association of Educational college. Major in office-related Office Professionals $500 career State 2/1 Application in Guidance $750 to Applicant must be accepted in a LPN Indiana Health Care Foundation $1,500 or RN accredited program State 6/1 Must be pursuing a career in law enforcement at an Indiana College or University. Must be a current member or a dependent or grandchild of a current member. Indiana Sheriffs' Association, Inc. $500 Must enroll as a full-time student State 4/1 Application in Guidance ISTA Career Scholarship $1,000 Dependent of ISTA member State 3/1 $1,000 Available to ethnic minority individuals who are pursuing a teaching license. Must be enrolled at ISTA - Damon P. Moore Scholarship a fully accredited college. State 3/1 Dependent of ISTA member ISTA Educator Scholarship $1,000 Plan to pursue a degree in education State 3/1 ISTA - Louis B. Russell Scholarship $1,000 Indiana Mining & Technical Society $1,000 Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship Award $1,000 Available to ethnic minority individuals in the field of vocational education State 3/1 Applicant must have an interest in mining or a related mining field or be from a mining family. Accredited 2 or scholarship.com 4 year college. Must have a 2.5 GPA State 4/25 Application in Guidance A senior whose parent is battling breast cancer or who has lost a parent to breast cancer State 2/7

8 Robert Byrd Scholarship SSACI Nursing Scholarship Maximum $1500 A federally funded and Stateadministerd program to recognize exceptionally abled high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postseconday education State Must be admitted to Nursing program. Must demonstrate financial need. Must agree to work as nurse in Indiana for 2 years State Application in Guidance, or apply online at