Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School

Wendy’s Heisman Athletic Award

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• Each high school may have 1 female and one male recipient

• Local winner moves on to next level for a chance at $1,000, $2,000 and $10,000 awards

• Deadline October 18, 2022

• Heismanscholarship.com

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Americanism and Government Test Program

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• Open to grades 10, 11,12

• $1,000 Scholarship prizes

• Let your social studies teacher know asap if you are interested and to get a brochure

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Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

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• Open to grades 9-12

• Prizes range up to $30,000 and an all expense paid trip to Washington DC

• 3-5 minute audio recorded essay required

• Deadline October 31, 2022

• Brochures in English, Social Studies classes and Mrs. Cox’s office.

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Coca Cola Scholarship

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• 150, $20,000 scholarships are awarded each year to seniors

• Must have a min. 3.0 gpa

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• https://www.coca-colascholarsf...

• Deadline: October 31, 2022

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Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

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• Parke and Vermillion County Residents

• Local $1,000 award

• Local winner moves onto next level for a chance at $10,000

• Deadline: November 14, 2022

• enf.elks.org/MVS

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Rural Health Scholarship

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• Full Tuition Scholarship

• Those pursuing pre. med/med. At ISU, IU or IUPUI

• App. opens Oct. 1/closes December 15, 2022

• https://www.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/rural

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Local College Scholarship Links

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St. Mary of the Woods     Scholarships

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• https://www.smwc.edu/offices-resources/offices/financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants-22-23/campus-scholarships-22-23/?_eid=6309050cb8efc411e173e023

• Early application deadline: Nov. 1

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ISU’s “The Branch” Freshmen Scholarships

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• https://indstate.academicworks.com/

• Early application deadline Dec. 1

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 Ivy Tech. Scholarships

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• https://www.ivytech.edu/terrehaute/29156.html

• Apply early before their money pool runs out

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ISU Gongaware Scholarship

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• Full tuition scholarship 

• Business, finance, insurance, etc. majors attending ISU

• App. opens Oct. 1/closes December 15, 2022. Must apply for admission to  ISU by Dec. 1, 2022.

• https://www.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/gongaware

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ISU Networks Scholarship

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• Full tuition scholarship 

• Business, finance, insurance, etc. majors attending ISU

• App. opens Oct. 1/closes December 15, 2022. Must apply for admission to  ISU by Dec. 1, 2022.

• https://www.indstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/networks

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ISU Credit Union Scholarship

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• 2, $8,000 awards

• Must attend either ISU or St. Mary of the Woods

• Have to have an ISU Credit Union Account, but you can open a savings account with as little as $5.00. Account must be opened before Dec. 31, 2022.

• https://isucreditunionforms.com/scholarship.php

• Deadline:  December 31, 2022

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Next Generation Hoosier Educator Scholarship

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• Several full tuition scholarships with other financial incentives.

• Must be going into a teaching field

• Application opens October 1st / closes January 31, 2023

• www.learnmoreindiana.org

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Raise.Me Scholarship

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• Tuition reward system

• Open to students grades 9-12

• Create free account and log in grades and activities throughout high school

• www.raise.me

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Child (or step-child) of Disabled Veteran or Public Safety Officer Scholarship

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• Must be child or step-child of a disabled veteran O

• R step-child or child of a deceased  public safety officer

• Can pay up to four years of tuition

• Can be used for graduate school for students who already have a full college ride through other financial means

• https://www.in.gov/che/4517.htm#:~:text=The%20Tuition%20and%20Fee%20Exemption,the%20undergraduate%20resident%20tuition%20rate.

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FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid)

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• 300 chances to win scholarship awards of up to $1,000 just for filing

• Link to this scholarship information:

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https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/about/complete?SFMC_cid=EM375030-&rid=47559671

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• All college-bound seniors should apply

• Determines free money toward college tuition

• Application opens October 1, 2022/Closes April 15, 2023

• https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

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21st Century Scholars Program

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• Open to 7th and 8th graders only

• Pays 100% of college tuition for state sponsored college in Indiana

• Would pay a yearly portion of tuition to private school in Indiana

• Family must meet income guideline

• www.learnmoreindiana.org

• Deadline June 30, 2023