I'm planning on applying to colleges in Indiana and want to explore scholarship options there. Do any Indiana-specific scholarships offer significant financial support?
Yes, there are indeed scholarships specific to Indiana that can offer substantial financial support to students. Here are a few examples:
1. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: This scholarship covers full tuition, required fees, and a $900 per year stipend for required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree at any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
2. The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship: This provides 200 high-achieving high school and college students planning to teach in Indiana for at least five years with scholarship awards of up to $7,500 per year for a maximum of four years.
3. The Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship: This is a $4,000 renewable scholarship for students who graduate from a publicly supported high school at least one year early.
4. The 21st Century Scholars Program: Initiated in 1990, this program offers income-eligible Hoosier students up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after high school, based on their financial need.
5. Minority Teacher/Special Services Scholarship: This is offered to minority students (defined as Black or Hispanic individuals) planning to teach in an accredited school in Indiana and students planning to undergo preparatory services in Indiana. Recipients can receive up to $4,000 per academic year.
Remember, many colleges and universities in Indiana also offer their scholarships. Explore the financial aid pages of the institutions you are interested in to check on university-specific scholarships.
Lastly, don't forget national scholarships! While they may not be exclusive to Indiana students, they can still provide substantial aid. Doing a comprehensive scholarship search on platforms like Appily can help you find these opportunities.
Good luck with your scholarship hunt! It requires effort, but the potential financial aid makes it worth it.
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