2021-2022 Scholarships (Archived)

If you are a high school senior dedicated to learning, leading and performing, you have exactly what it takes to become a Wendy's High School Heisman.

Eligibility: 
 - senior in high school
 - maintain a 3.0 or better
 - proven leaders and role models within your school and community
 - participate in grades 9, 10 or 11 in at least one of the school sponsored sports recognized by the
    International Olympic Committe in Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games or 
    National Federation of State High School Associations

State Winners are awarded $1,000 scholarships
National Finalists are awarded $2,000 scholarships
National Winners are awarded $10,000 scholarships

Apply Online at: https://heismanscholarship.com/

Phase One Deadline: October 19, 2021

 The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides 200 high-achieving high school and college students planning to teach in the state of Indiana for at least 5 years the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $7,500 each year for four academic years.

The application for this scholarship opens October 1. Students must apply through https://scholartrack.che.in.gov (ScholarTrack), so they will need to create a full student account before they can access the application. More information about the program requirements and how to apply is available on the https://www.in.gov/che/state-financial-aid/state-financial-aid-by-program/next-generation-hoosier-educators-scholarship/. 

Applications Due: January 31, 2022

 Hagan Scholarship Foundation Date Added: 10/19/2021

The purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education and graduate debt-free.   

Requirements: 
     -must be a citizen of the United States
     -must attend and be a student in an eligible public high school graduating class
     -must have achieved a 3.75 GPA or higher
     -must enroll at an eligible four year college or university the fall semester after graduation
     -must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college
     -must work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to the start of each academic year of college
     -must provide the FAFSA SAR showing the EFC. Must be Pell Grant eligible.
     -must apply for eligible Federal and State grants
     -must not have been convicted of a felony

For more information, visit: https://haganscholarships.org/

Application Deadline: December 1, 2021

Gongaware Scholarship Indiana State University Date Added: 11/1/2021

Indiana State University's Scott College of Business awards students interested in careers in risk management, insurance and financial services. 

Scholars are offered support in the amount of:
     - $9,000 per year (valued at over $36,000 over four years)
     - $3,000 professional development account (may be used for study abroad and/or other leadership purposes)

Eligible students must meet at least two of the three following qualifications:
     - Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
     - Achieve a ranking in the top 15 percent of their high school graduating class
     - 1140 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 23 ACT

**You must be accepted to ISU by December 1**

For more information and to apply, visit: www.indstate.edu/gongaware.  You can also email at 

Nominations are due by November 12, 2021 (you may self-nominate).

Applications Due: December 15, 2021

 The Knights of Pythias Sholarship Date Added: 11/1/2021

The Knights of Pythias of Indiana, a fraternal Order founded in 1864, is offering a minimum of 12 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to selected graduating seniors who meet the criteria:

     -must be a senior in any high school or home school and a resident of Indiana
     -must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above; must provide transcript
     -must be registered in accredited college or university with proof of registration prior to disbursement of funds if you are a                      winner
     -application must be postmarked on or before January 25, 2022 to be eligible
     -application can be computer scanned or created in a word document to increase size of answer areas.  Question sequence                  must remain the same.  HAND WRITTEN ANSWERS ON ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
     -applicant must include a short typed essay (600 words or less) about goals AFTER GRADUATING from college
     -applicant must include a short typed essay (600 words or less) regarding your need of financial help

Application available in the Guidance Office or at: www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com (click on "event forms" at the top, then on PUBLIC Academic Assistance form/rules).  Application is not a pdf file and cannot be answered online!  Do NOT email applications! If you have any questions, you may send an email to: 

Application Deadline: January 25, 2022

 Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarships Date Added: 1/4/2022

Annually, give out $75,000 in scholarships to high school seniors and current college students pursuing a career in nursing and general healthcare.

The link to apply to the scholarships is found here: https://www.mhhcc.org/giving/scholarship-opportunities/

Deadline: March 15, 2022

ISTA Foundatioin Scholarships Date Added: 1/5/2022

Applications found on website: https://ista-in.submittable.com/submit

Career Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors who are dependents of current ISTA members

This scholarship is open to students with demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement who are dependents of ISTA members. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually with an option to renew for three consecutive years if eligibility requirements are met and a transcript is submitted.

Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Email Jesse Miller: 

Educator Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors who are dependents of current ISTA members

This scholarship is open to students actively pursuing a degree in education who are dependents of ISTA members. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually with an option to renew for three consecutive years.

Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Email Jesse Miller: 

Damon P. Moore Scholarship

Eligible: Minority, Indiana public high school seniors

This scholarship is open to a minority public high school senior who plans to pursue a teaching certificate. The scholarship was named for Damon P. Moore, an African-American educator, who served three terms as ISTA president and continues to be a positive role model for young minorities aspiring to enter the education field. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually with an option to renew for three consecutive years.

Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Email Jesse Miller: 

 Justine M. Harrell Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors pursuing a degree in education (renewable for three years)

This scholarship is open to a public high school senior pursuing a degree in education. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded for a total of four years if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA enrolled in an education curriculum at an accredited college or university in Indiana. Applicants for the need-based scholarship must also meet the income criteria of at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line.

Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement, submission of an essay and recommendations and financial need. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Contact Jesse Miller: 

Louis B. Russell Scholarship

Eligible: Minority, Indiana public high school seniors

This scholarship is open to a minority public high school senior who plans to pursue industrial arts, vocational education or technical preparation at an accredited post-secondary institution. This scholarship was named for Louis Russell, an African-American industrial arts educator, who acquired international recognition as the world’s longest-living heart transplant patient. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually with an option to renew for one consecutive year.

Applicants must be a minority pursuing education in the vocational arts and a graduate of the class of the current year entering a fully-accredited postsecondary institution as a freshman. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, leadership in co-curricular activities and community involvement and submission of an essay and recommendations. A seven-semester transcript is required to complete application process. Application deadline is March 1 with the scholarship awarded in July.

Questions? Contact Jesse Miller: 

ISTA Foundation Retired Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors who are children, stepchildren, grandchildren or step grandchildren of current ISTA members

This scholarship is open to graduates of a public high school in December or May/June of the school year of application who had at least a C average, plan to participate in a formal accredited training program in the fall (apprenticeship, trade school, cosmetology, etc.) or attend a two- to four-year accredited college or university and are the children or grandchildren (stepchildren and step grandchildren qualify) of an ISTA member. The applicant does not need to have attended high school in the same district in which the ISTA member teaches, nor live with the ISTA member.

ISTA Foundation contributes to the scholarships that are awarded locally. All nominations for retired scholarship should be submitted by April 1 and will be sent to the Retired Scholarship Committee for consideration. Scholarship checks are mailed or presented to the scholarship awardees by July.

Questions? Contact Becky Koerner:  for the ISTA-Retired scholarship.

District Scholarship

Eligible: Public high school seniors who are children, stepchildren, grandchildren or step grandchildren of current ISTA members

This scholarship is open to graduates of a public high school in December or May/June of the school year of application who had at least a C average, plan to participate in a formal accredited training program in the fall (apprenticeship, trade school, cosmetology, etc.) or attend a two- to four-year accredited college or university and are the children or grandchildren (stepchildren and step grandchildren qualify) of an ISTA member. The applicant does not need to have attended high school in the same district in which the ISTA member teaches, nor live with the ISTA member.

ISTA Foundation contributes to the scholarships that are awarded locally. Nominations for the district scholarship should be submitted by April 1. Scholarship checks are mailed or presented to the scholarship awardees by July.

Questions? Contact Diana Crump:  for the district scholarship.

John and Marilyn Rothrock Memorial Scholarship Application download here  Date Added 01/25/2022

The family of John and Marilyn Rothrock will be awarding one to three $1,000 scholarships annually to a candidate who meets the requirements listed on this application.  Application must be typed and turned in to South Spencer High School Guidance Office.  Click on "download here" to access the application.   

Application Deadline March 14, 2022