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Scholarships Available in the Main Office
First, read through the list of scholarships link here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MfOLE8VYHGtw-iQss0xvIhmZ7wUVm22rclRqoNTM8nE/edit#gid  If you find a scholarship that interests you and there is no website link, go to the small file cabinet in Kay Wehner’s office located in the counseling office and look for the scholarship listed. Take it with you. Remember, there are many scholarships available from the college or university you plan to attend. Be sure to check individual college websites EARLY for specific scholarships.  
 
Please remember that you must apply and be accepted to the college or university to accept and use the scholarship money towards your college education.
 
MOST SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE APPLICATION DEADLINES. BE AWARE OF THESE!
 
Students - please go online and make sure you meet the eligibility criteria of the scholarship. Is your GPA high enough? Is your information correct before spending your time on applying for a scholarship that you will not qualify for later? Know the terms used in researching scholarships and make sure you understand what you are applying for. I have included a GLOSSARY OF SCHOLARSHIP TERMS I thought would be helpful. Please Google “How do I know if a scholarship is legit?” and learn about SCAMS.  
 
Note: Many scholarships are available from the college or university you plan to attend. Be sure to check individual college websites for specific scholarships.
 

 

CLASS OF 2020 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

 

Anderson Federation of Teachers: Please see Mrs.Wehner in the main office for the applications. Several to chose from with different qualifications.
 
LULA BOONE SCHOLARSHIP: $1000 scholarship named in honor of the first Extension Homemaker County President, Mrs. Glen Boone.  Please see Mrs. Wehner in the main office for more information.
 
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship: Please go to: www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants
Deadline is February 1st. The application submission process is done online. 
 
Professional Athletes Foundation Student Scholarship: No applications will be accepted if they are postmarked after the deadline!! Please see Mrs. Wehner in the main office for application and information. 
 
Madison County Master Gardner Association: At least one $1000 scholarship to a high school senior who resides in Madison County and is accepted to an accredited school to major in a horticulture related field. See Mrs. Wehner in the main office for the application. 
 
Carolyn Bolles Memorial Scholarship: Available for students interested in a nursing career.  A renewable 4 year scholarship of $1500 will be awarded to a student with at least a "B" average.  See Mrs. Wehner in the main office for more information. 
 
Purdue Club of Anderson/Madison County
Five (5)- $1000 scholarships, one year, non-renewable grant for tuition only.
Must be enrolled as a full-time student at any Purdue Campus.  Application is due April 16th. Please see Mrs. Wehner for application and questions. 
 
MLK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: 
See the main office for more information and the scholarship packet. Sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Commission.

 

ANDERSON/MADISON COUNTY BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.:

The Anderson/Madison County Black Chamber of Commerce/The Student Scholarship Foundation Committee is pleased to offer four $500 Scholarship Awards for the class of 2020.

Our scholarships are not GPA based. All students are encouraged to apply.

One scholarship application per person.

Please see Mrs. Rogers in the main office for the application. Applications are due by Friday, March 6th.

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ANDERSON-MUNCIE ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.:

The Anderson-Muncie Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will award a $1000 scholarship to the chosen candidate. Scholarships will be awarded based upon academic achievement, character, community service activities, and extra-curricular activities. Applications must be post-marked no later than March 13, 2020.  See Mrs. Rogers in the main office for the scholarship packet. 

 

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Online Scholarship Search

 
Popular Searches: The following words are frequently used in finding scholarships: achievement,  African-American, art, athlete, athletic, business, computer, disability, engineering, health, Hispanic, history, journalism, law, management, medical, merit, military, minority, music, nurse, performance, science, sports, teaching, technology, theatre, women, writing
GOOGLE your interests to search for scholarships: music, art, football, baseball, etc.
 
Below are very helpful websites to use in your search for scholarships and financial aid.
 
Other Scholarship Sites
These free sources can give you access to many scholarships.
www.absolutelyscholarships.com
www.zinch.com
www.scholarshipmonkey.com
www.fedmoney.org
www.supercollege.com
www.upromise.com
www.ihca.org
www.kidschance.org
www.nfb.org
www.niaf.com
www.soroptimist.org
www.scholarships.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.fastaid.com
www.collegenet.com/mach 25 Find scholarships based on your personal profile
www.princetonreview.com Choice of majors, careers, links to colleges and scholarships
www.keycolleges.com/indextwo.htm Link to information
www.freeschinfo.com Free scholarship search
www.collegescholarships.com Free college scholarship information
www.gmsp.org The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
www.scholarships4schools.com Scholarship 4 School
www.ayes.org/students/scholarships/ Automotive Youth Educational Systems
www.chsfoundation.org CHS Foundation
www.eadvisors.com Edvisors
www.thesalliemaefund.org Sallie Mae Funds Scholarship Program
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com Student Scholarship Search
www.uncf.org UNCF Scholarships
www.tuitionfundingsources.com Scholarship Database
http://usa.gov/ is a one-stop portal, leading to websites that allows for searching by topic rather than by agency

This is not an all-inclusive list! You may also want to check in your local area through church organizations, local newspapers, magazines, banks, high school counselors and clubs such as Kiwanis, American Legion, and the Eagles.

*Pay attention to deadlines
*Never pay for a scholarship application
*Public libraries have additional information regarding scholarships
*You will never know IF you qualify unless you apply
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
FACT OF THE MONTH
 
The state of Indiana has increased its state grants rather noticeably, good news for Indiana residents attending accredited Indiana colleges and universities. Here is a sample of the changes:
 
With a zero Expected Family Contribution (EFC), here are the new maximum state grants:
 
Private Colleges: Last year’s $7,400 grant has been increased to $9,000
Public Universities: Last year’s $3,700 grant has increased to $4,500
Ivy Tech/Proprietary Colleges: Last year’s  $3,100 grant has increased to $3,400
 
Please Note: If you are eligible for a state grant and have an Academic or Technical Honors Diploma, you receive an additional “Incentive Grant” of $800. So looking at the amounts above, $9,000 becomes $9,800; $4,500 becomes $5,300; and $3,400 becomes $4,200.  AN HONORS DIPLOMA CAN PAY YOU!!
 
 
 
 
 
WTF: What the FAFSA Scholarship

Navigating through the FAFSA application process can feel overwhelming and downright confusing. We’re here to help! We have created a comprehensive collection of FAFSA tools for you and your students, including:

  • Resources that will help students create an FSA ID
  • Step by step help in answering some of FAFSA’s most complicated questions
  • Information on what happens after you fill out the FAFSA
  • FAFSA infographics that you can print and share
  • The FAFSA Master Key badge where students can explore the ins and outs of the FAFSA
  • College text line that students can text into and get all of their college questions answered by a live person!
To spread awareness of FAFSA, Get Schooled is giving out a $1,000 scholarship via twitter to students who use #FAFSA. Winning has never been SO EASY! Let your students know that they have from now until October 31st to:
  • Follow @GetSchooled on twitter
  • Tweet #FAFSA and include @getschooled
  • They can also retweet any tweet from @getschooled that includes the #FAFSA until Oct 31st
  • EVERY tweet increases their chances
  • Here are the official rules

Use our FAFSA media kit for posters and digital banners to easily share all these FAFSA resources with your school.


 
 
Scholarships and websites:
 
- Tackling Unfair College Student Loan Practices - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/unfair-college-loan-practices/
- https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships
- https://www.in.gov/che/files/2018-2019%20Frank%20O%27Bannon%20Grant%20Schedule%20of%20Awards.pdf
 
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