As a high school junior from Indiana, I'm looking into various scholarships that are specific to the state. I'm aware of some programs, but I'd love to hear about others that might not be as well-known. Are there any Indiana-based scholarships with a community service requirement or those favoring certain majors or career paths? Additional tips on applying to these would also be appreciated!
Sure, there are quite a few state-specific scholarships in Indiana that you could look into. Here are some that might align with what you're looking for:
1. Indiana 21st Century Scholars Program: This one is quite well-known, but it's worth mentioning. The scholarship covers up to four years of undergraduate tuition at participating colleges. The catch is that students have to enroll in middle school (7th or 8th grade), so it might not apply to you if you didn't apply then.
2. Indiana Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship: If you are interested in a teaching career, this scholarship provides 10,000 dollars per year for four undergraduate years to students who commit to teaching in Indiana for five years after graduation.
3. Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship: This is a one-time 4,000-dollar scholarship that Indiana students can earn if they graduate at least a year early from a public high school.
4. The Indiana Blacksmithing Association (IBA) scholarship, which is geared towards students interested in blacksmithing.
5. Psi Iota Xi Charitable Trust Scholarship: This scholarship is for students majoring in speech and hearing, and it's offered by the Indiana chapter of the Psi Iota Xi sorority.
The best tip I can give you is to start applying early and to multiple scholarships to increase your chances of securing some funding for college. It's also worth focusing on what sets you apart from other applicants and making that clear in your application. Whether it's a personal experience, a hobby, an academic interest, or your community service involvement, be sure to emphasize it in your essay or personal statement.
Lastly, ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements of a scholarship before you apply, and always meet the application deadlines. Most scholarship application deadlines are in the spring, but it's never too early to start preparing your applications!
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