Scholarships For Graduating Seniors
2013 Lilly Endowment Scholarship Recipients
Barbara Miller Meeker Art Scholarship
The purpose is to provide a scholarship for a student who is a graduating senior at Munster High School or Highland High School and will be pursuing a degree in the visual arts or architecture. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Munster or Highland High School senior who will pursue a career in the visual arts.
Deadline: April 15, 2013
Application: Available in Munster High School Guidance Office or Download Application
Bi-Centennial Memorial Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year on a rotating basis to a student from each of the four high schools in Hammond.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Graduating high school senior from a Hammond high school who will be admitted as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, vocational school or junior college for the fall term following high school graduation; must be in the upper one-third of the graduating class.
Deadline: April 8, 2013
Application: Download Application
BP Products North America Scholarship
A student who has been nominated for but not selected as a Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipient will be eligible for this award.
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 for tuition and $500 for books (renewable)
Number of Awards: One or two per year
Eligibility: The award will be given to a student who has a demonstrated financial need and is planning to pursue a degree in math, science, or environmental studies at an accredited Indiana college or university. Download guidelines.
Deadline: January 15, 2013
Application: See Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Broadway Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide scholarships for students graduating from the Gary Community School Corporation and Andrean High School
Scholarship Amount: $300 (2013)
Number of Awards: Two (2)
Eligibility: Students graduating from a Gary public school or Andrean High School
Deadline: January 15, 2013
Application: Will be awarded to students who are nominated for but do not receive the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
D.J. and Rose Nidetz Scholarship
Established to provide scholarship opportunities for high school seniors or college undergraduate students who have participated in productions for member theaters of the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theater Foundation.
Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: The student’s chosen field of study is the arts (i.e., art, music, theater, dance) and has been involved in a Community Theater production with a current NIETF Theater.
Deadline: April 15, 2013
Application: Download Application
Donna K. Yundt Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of a beloved teacher in the Lake Central Schools. This scholarship is awarded to a student who attended Peifer Elementary School and plans to pursue a degree in elementary education at Ball State University.
Scholarship Amount: $ 2,500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Lake Central High School Senior who attended Peifer Elementary School and plans to pursue a degree in elementary education at Ball State University. Must complete Dollars for Scholars application.
Deadline: See www.lchsdfs.org
Application: Available in Lake Central High School Guidance office
Dr. John Maniotes Scholarship
Established to provide scholarships for graduating high school seniors whose parent or grandparent is a current employee of Lake County government at the government center in Crown Point or related sites.
Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Number of Awards: At least two (2)
Eligibility: Child or grandchild of a current Lake County, IN government employee
Deadline: April 1, 2013
Application: Download Application
Dr. R. T. White Scholarship
Established in memory of a beloved principal at Elliott Elementary School and is awarded each year to a graduating student from Munster High School who attended Elliott Elementary.
Scholarship Amount: $750.00
Number of Awards: Varies
Eligibility: Graduating student from Munster High School who attended Elliott Elementary. For additional information see application.
Deadline: See application
Application: Available in Munster High School Guidance Office
Hammond Common Council Scholarship
Awarded to seniors graduating from high schools located in Hammond.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: around 15
Eligibility: see flyer
Deadline: see flyer
Application: Available from February 15th to April 15th annually.
Download informational flier
Herbert R. Kocher Memorial Scholarship
Those students who are nominated but not selected for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be eligible for selection as a Legacy Scholar.
Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Refer to Lilly Scholarship requirements
Deadline: January 15, 2013
Application: See Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
IBEW Local Union #697 Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship was established in memory of deceased members of IBEW Local #697 and benefits the children of current #697 members.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Eligibility: Child of a member of IBEW Local Union #697
Deadline: June
Application: Available at IBEW Local Union #697 office.
Download informational flier
John V. and George Primich Family Scholarship
Established in 2005, benefits the children or grandchildren of current employees of G.W. Berkheimer Co. and South Central.
Scholarship Amount: Minimum of $2,500Number of Awards: Depends on number of applicants
Eligibility: Children or grandchildren of current employees of G.W. Berkheimer Co. and South Central.
Deadline: June 1st
Application: Download Application
Joseph Trent Morrow/Urban League of NW Indiana Scholarship
Established to enable students from Hammond, Gary, and East Chicago to pursue educational dreams they might have believed unattainable.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and reside in Gary, Hammond or East Chicago, Indiana; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; plan to attend either Indiana University or Indiana University Northwest and pursue a career in either law or banking.
Deadline: TBA
Application: Download Application
Joshua Benjamin Cohen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Max and Susan Cohen in memory of their beloved son Joshua. This renewable scholarship is awarded to graduating students from Valparaiso High School who demonstrate a high standard of leadership, academic performance, athletic performance and financial need.
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 for the first year and $1,000 for the next three years
Number of Awards: Up to two (2)
Eligibility: Valparaiso High School senior. See applications for additional details
Deadline: March 5
Application: Available in Valparaiso Guidance office or Download Application and Guidelines
June Pangburn Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of June, who served as the Director of Nursing at St. Mary's Hospital (Hobart) and as a mentor to many nursing students. This scholarship benefits a Hobart High School Senior studying Nursing or Allied Health.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Hobart High School Senior studying Nursing or Allied Health
Deadline: The date will be announced by the Hobart High School Guidance Department
Application: Common one and available in the Hobart High School Guidance Office
Kathy Lynn Hooks Memorial Scholarship
Created to honor the memory of a retired science teacher from the River Forest School Corporation.
Scholarship Amount: $1,500 per semester for four years if the recipient maintains a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA
Number of Awards: One per year
Eligibility: The student must be a graduating senior from River Forest High School in Hobart, IN
Deadline: April 15, 2013
Application: Available in the River Forest High School Guidance Office or Download Application
Lake County Athletic Officials Association Scholarship
Established to award scholarships to Lake County Athletic Official members and their children who are or will be attending an accredited four year institution.
Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: Depends on number of applicants
Eligibility: Lake County Athletic Official members and their children
Deadline: March 1, 2013
Application: Available at www.lcaoa.arbitersports.com or Download Application
Legacy Scholarship
Those students who are nominated but not selected for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be eligible for selection as a Legacy Scholar.
Scholarship Amount: Minimum $1,000
Number of Awards: Determined annually
Eligibility: Refer to Lilly Scholarship requirements
Deadline: January 15, 2013
Application: See Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
This prestigious, full-tuition, renewable scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors of Lake County high schools and is based upon academic achievement, leadership, service to others, financial need, a written narrative and an interview.
Scholarship Amount: Full tuition at an Indiana College of your choice and up to $900 a year for books and required equipment
Number of Awards: Up to 6 for Lake County, Indiana
Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident of Lake County, Indiana, a citizen of the United States as of January 2, 2013, and a high school senior as of September 2012 at an accredited Lake County, Indiana high school and thereby eligible to receive a diploma in June 2013.
Applicant must apply for a full time baccalaureate course of study to begin in the fall of 2013 at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana by the application deadline.
Deadline: Contact your high school guidance conselor for more information
Application: Download Application
Nancy J. Pinnick Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Pinnick family to continually recognize her dedication and work as an educator in a meaningful and dignified way. Nancy was personally aware of the challenges many students experience in pursuing a college education.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000/year
Number of Awards: one (1)
Eligibility: River Forest High School Senior with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Deadline: May 1st
Application: Download Application
Patrick Lindsey Memorial Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of Patrick who was a talented and generous musician.
Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Graduating minority senior from a Lake County High School with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Course of undergraduate study must be in visual art, theater, music, or dance.
Deadline: April 15, 2013
Application: Download Application
Roger Begnoche Scholarship
Established to encourage a young man to pursue a career in nursing or education. This scholarship was named for a mentor and coach.
Scholarship Amount: $4,000 per year
Number of Awards: At least one (1) per year
Eligibility: Male resident of Indiana, accepted as a full-time student in a school of nursing or expect to pursue a degree in education; please see application for SAT minimum requirements and a list of eligible institutions.
Deadline: April 15, 2013
Application: Download Application
Schrage Family Scholarship
Established by Centier Bank in 1995, this is a renewable scholarship awarded to students who have achieved academic excellence and leadership in the community and in their schools. It is awarded to a graduating senior in each of the communities served by Centier Bank.
Scholarship Amount: $500 a year for 4 years
Number of Awards: Determined each year
Eligibility: See application
Deadline: Request information from your high school guidance counselor
Application: Available at Centier Bank's website
Sengupta Family Scholarship
A renewable scholarship established in memory of Ganapati Sengupta.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000/year for 4 years
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: The scholarship will be presented to the highest academically ranked student in the Lake Central High School graduating class.
Deadline: Refer to the application form available in the Lake Central High School Guidance office
Webster Cornwell Memorial Scholarship
Established by Ruth Cornwell in memory of her husband. This renewable scholarship is awarded each year to a student graduating from Hammond High School.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for 4 years
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Graduating senior from Hammond High School with a GPA of 2.5 or better and enrolled in a program of study leading to an associate or bachelor degree at an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.
Deadline: April 15th
Application: Available in Hammond High School Guidance Office or Download Application
W. James Spicer Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2008 to recognize the teaching career of Mr. James Spicer who taught U.S. History in the Gary Community School Corporation from 1966 through 2007. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior at Wirt/Emerson School for the Visual and Performing Arts who will be pursuing higher education and has a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (nonrenewable)
Number of Awards: one (1)
Eligibility: Graduating senior from Wirt/Emerson VPA
Deadline: April 15, 2013
Application: Available from Wirt/Emerson guidance office or Download Application
More Information
Applications are not accepted via email or fax. They must be completed and sent via US Mail, with required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Questions can be directed to legacy@legacyfdn.org or 219.736.1880.
