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$3,500
30 Award Winners

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest – College Students

The Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest awards 30 scholarships to undergraduate students who live in states with Regions' full service and are enrolled in undergraduate programs of their choice.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 31, 2023
Deadline Approaching
$3,500
30 Award Winners
Deadline Approaching
$5,000
30 Award Winners

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest – High School Seniors

The Scholarship Contest awards 30 scholarships to high school senior students who live in states with Regions' full service and plan to enroll in undergraduate programs of their choice.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
February 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 31, 2023
Deadline Approaching
$5,000
30 Award Winners
Open
$500–$1,000
10 Award Winners

IUYA Scholarship

The Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance offers the IUYA Scholarship of $1,000 to 10 undocumented high school senior and graduate students in Indiana to pursue higher education at accredited institutions.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
April 23, 2023
Open
$500–$1,000
10 Award Winners
Open
$5,000
4 Award Winners

Bechtel Corporation Scholarship

The Bechtel Corporation Scholarship awards $5,000 to underrepresented undergraduates looking to major in the specified engineering degrees at the listed universities.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – College Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
May 1, 2023
Open
$5,000
4 Award Winners
Open
$2,000
1 Award Winner

Indiana Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships

Indiana Society of Professional Engineers offers the ISPE-EF Scholarship of $2,000 to college students in Indiana to complete their engineering studies. Applicants must be based in Indiana.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 1, 2023
Application Deadline
May 1, 2023
Open
$2,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$1,000
2 Award Winners

Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship

Kaufman & Stigger Injury Lawyers offers two Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarships of $1000 per recipient to high school seniors and undergraduate students to pursue an undergraduate degree.

Eligible Grades
High School Junior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 10, 2023
Application Deadline
May 10, 2023
Open
$1,000
2 Award Winners
Open
$1,500
185 Award Winners

¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program

The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program offers 185 $1,500 flight e-passes to undergraduate and graduate students who travel away from home to study.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2023
Application Deadline
May 15, 2023
Open
$1,500
185 Award Winners
Open
$650–$9,200
1 Award Winner

Frank O’Bannon Grant

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education offers the Frank O'Bannon Grant to high school graduate and undergraduate students in Indiana who require financial support to further their education.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 15, 2023
Application Deadline
May 20, 2023
Open
$650–$9,200
1 Award Winner
Open
$1,000
15 Award Winners

Indiana Latino Institute Academic Scholarship

The Indiana Latino Institute awards the Academic Scholarship To 15 high school graduates and undergraduate students to further their education in the fields of their choice at specified universities and colleges.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 5, 2022
Application Deadline
May 31, 2023
Open
$1,000
15 Award Winners
Open
$6,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner

Fund Your Future Scholarship for Hospitality Students

There’s no need to sweat it out when you can apply for a hospitality student's scholarship in Chicago.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
July 1, 2023
Open
$6,000–$40,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$1,000
10 Award Winners

Indiana Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) offers Section One AWWA Operator Scholarship of $1,000 to 10 current water operators in Indiana to further their education and advance their careers.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
July 12, 2023
Open
$1,000
10 Award Winners
Open
$1,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner

William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education offers the William A. Crawford Minority Teacher Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to minority students who intend to become teachers in Indiana.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
August 31, 2023
Open
$1,000–$4,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$500
30 Award Winners

Study.com September Scholarships

The Study.com September Scholarships offer 30 students in any field of study from the United States or 25 specific states a $500 scholarship each to pursue their undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
September 1, 2023
Open
$500
30 Award Winners
Opening Soon
$500–$5,000
32 Award Winners

KASF Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarships

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships for all academic levels ranging from $500 to $5,000 to eligible students to complete their desired degrees. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Graduate
Application Open Date
April 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 30, 2023
Opening Soon
$500–$5,000
32 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000
28 Award Winners

InspirASIAN Scholarship Program

The InspirASIAN Scholarship Program awards $2,000 to qualifying high school senior and graduate students and undergraduate student in one of 18 states of InspirASIAN Chapter to complete their degrees.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 15, 2022
Application Deadline
January 31, 2023
Closed
$2,000
28 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
25 Award Winners

InspirASIAN Scholarships

InspirASIAN National Scholarships and InspirASIAN State Scholarships are annual programs offering $2,000 and $1,000 to selected high school students for college studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2022
Application Deadline
January 31, 2023
Closed
$1,000
25 Award Winners
Closed
$1,125
2 Award Winners

American Transmission Co. Scholarship

The American Transmission Co. Scholarship, administered by the Society of Women Engineers, supports female students from Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana enrolled in engineering-related majors.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 1, 2023
Closed
$1,125
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000–$6,000
1 Award Winner

Lynn E. and Carol Arnold Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship is for a high school senior or undergraduate student seeking a degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, fabrication, welding, metal working, and other related engineering fields

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 1, 2023
Closed
$1,000–$6,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$4,000
1 Award Winner

American Electric Power Scholarship

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) offers the American Electric Power Scholarship to an eligible student enrolled in an ABET-accredited school who demonstrates an interest in power engineering.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Junior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 18, 2023
Closed
$4,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000
3 Award Winners

Eli Lilly & Company Make Life Better Scholarship Program

The Eli Lilly & Company Make Life Better Scholarship Program awards up to $10,000 to seven college sophomore students in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore
Application Open Date
August 4, 2022
Application Deadline
February 28, 2023
Closed
$10,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000
6 Award Winners

La Plaza Scholarship Fund

The Central Indiana Community Foundation offers La Plaza Scholarship Fund to six deserving students from across Indiana pursuing four-year undergraduate degree programs. Hispanic and Latino students are given preference.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
November 2, 2022
Application Deadline
March 2, 2023
Closed
$2,000
6 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
8 Award Winners

Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship

Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship program offers eight $1,000- scholarships to high school graduates and undergraduate students to further their education. Applicants must be residing in Florida, Indiana, or Northern Illinois.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
May 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 30, 2023
Closed
$1,000
8 Award Winners
Closed
$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner

Evans Scholars Program

The Evans Scholars Foundation, administered by the Western Golf Association, offers up to $60,000- scholarships to deserving caddies to pursue undergraduate degrees in Ohio.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – College Freshman
Application Open Date
August 1, 2023
Application Deadline
October 15, 2023
Closed
$20,000–$60,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$7,500
1 Award Winner

NEWH | Atlantic City/Philadelphia Scholarship

NEWH Atlantic City/Philadelphia Scholarship awards a scholarship, ranging between $1,000 and $7,500, for an undergraduate degree in hospitality-related fields such as interior design, hospitality management, culinary arts, and architecture.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
July 1, 2023
Application Deadline
October 27, 2023
Closed
$1,000–$7,500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000–$5,000
2 Award Winners

First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest

The Anti-Defamation League offers the First Amendment Freedom Art & Essay Contest with awards between $1,000 and $5,000 to two high and middle school students to further their education.

Eligible Grades
Middle School – High School Senior
Application Open Date
September 10, 2023
Application Deadline
December 31, 2023
Closed
$1,000–$5,000
2 Award Winners

About Indiana Scholarships

Indiana is home to a variety of scholarship opportunities for both incoming and current college students. Private organizations, corporations, foundations, and the state government provide these scholarships which range from need-based to merit-based awards. In addition to these private scholarships, Indiana also offers several state programs such as the Higher Education Award Program, 21st Century Scholars Program, and the Frank O’Bannon Scholarship Grant Program to assist students with their education costs. Regardless of whether a student is an incoming or current college student, Indiana has numerous resources available to help give them the opportunity for higher education success.

Many of these scholarships are extremely competitive, so it is important for applicants to do their research and prepare a strong application. Additionally, most scholarships require students to demonstrate financial need or maintain a certain GPA; therefore, it is crucial to understand the eligibility requirements before applying. With the right preparation and dedication, Indiana college students can take advantage of these scholarship opportunities and gain access to a high quality education at an affordable cost.

Cost of College in Indiana

The cost of college in Indiana can vary widely based on the type of school, its location and other factors. Generally speaking, tuition for a two-year public college or university in the state averages $6,974 per year for in-state students, while four-year public schools average $8,744 annually. Private colleges and universities can range from an average of $22,512 per year and upwards to $50,000. The three most affordable schools in Indiana are the University of Southern Indiana ($6,976), Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington ($4,064), and Vincennes University ($8,744). While these schools offer quality education, prospective students should make sure that their chosen school offers the programs and services they are seeking. Ultimately, only you can decide which college or university is right for you based on your individual needs and preferences.

Tips for Winning Indiana Scholarships

1. Start Early: Scholarship deadlines vary, and some may come up quickly during the academic year. Begin researching and applying for scholarships as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance of being awarded a scholarship.

2. Know Your Resources: Indiana college students have access to numerous resources when searching for scholarships. Utilize online and print resources, such as the Indiana Student Financial Aid site and campus-specific scholarship databases to explore all of your options. Additionally, reach out to college counselors and financial aid officers who may be able to guide you in the right direction.

3. Stay Organized: With so many scholarships available, it’s important to stay organized by creating a spreadsheet to track deadlines and other important information. Additionally, don’t forget to follow up with the scholarship committees after submitting your applications in order to ensure that they received the necessary documentation.

By following these tips, Indiana college students can increase their chances of being awarded scholarships and achieving financial success. Good luck!