EARN (Employment Aid Readiness Network) Indiana is the state's work-study program. Students with financial need have access to resume-building, experiential, paid internships, while employers receive state matching funds—50% of the student's hourly rate—for hiring these students. EARN Indiana has partnered with Work and Learn Indiana to better match students and employers, and to assist employers in finding the perfect fit for their team.

1st Source Bank supports and encourages professional development for colleagues who wish to continue their education for personal growth and to enhance their professional careers. Tuition expenses are covered up to a maximum of $6,000 per year for full-time employees. Part time employees will be covered up to a maximum of $3,000 per year (including expenses for technology and lab fees, and books).

Learn More Indiana and Indiana529 are partnering to provide $1,000 Indiana529 Savings Plan account deposits to five Hoosier students in grades K-12. By completing a quick survey, students can share their answers to two short questions and enter for a chance to win.

The INACAC scholarship is open to high school seniors that attend an Indiana high school and are planning to enter an Indiana College or University. Scholarships will range from $500 to $1,000, and will be awarded to the students' Freshman year (non-renewable). The award will be paid directly to the school and may be applied to assist with tuition, fees, books, or housing and food.

For more than 50 years, the Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education (ICASE) members have worked tirelessly on improving the lives of students with disabilities. The mission of ICASE is to serve, support and represent special education administrators in Indiana in order to provide high impact learning opportunities for all students. One goal of ICASE is to build capacity among its members and continue to develop future leaders in special education.

To do this, ICASE awards two $1,000.00 scholarships to individuals who are interested in becoming administrators in special education. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be nominated by a current special education director and accepted or currently enrolled into a Director of Exceptional Needs licensing program for the state of Indiana.

In partnership with the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program annually awards more than $125,000.00 in scholarships to 4-H members to pursue post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded to recognize youth participating in Indiana’s 4-H Youth Development Program on their achievements and life skill development resulting from their participation in a variety of 4-H experiences.

This scholarship is available to 4-H members in grade 10-12 and the year immediately following high school graduation. Selection is based on the member’s life skill development resulting from their 4-H participation. Categories include Animal Science; Citizenship; Communications; Engineering and Technological Science; Healthy Living, Food, and Nutrition Science; Leadership Development; Plant and Environmental Science; Premier Achievement; Premier Citizenship; and Premier Leadership.

Beacon Credit Union is making available five (5) $2,500 scholarships to five (5) students who are entering their freshman year in the fall of 2026.

Eligibility:

• Applicant needs to be a member of Beacon Credit Union at the time of application.
• Applicant must be entering their freshman year in the fall of 2026.
• The scholarship is to be used towards an accredited college, university or technical school.

This scholarship was created by the leaders of the Latinx and Hispanic community in 1997 with a vision to build a program that would focus on scholarships for Latinx and Hispanic youth within the state of Indiana.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any college or university in Indiana

Other Criteria: Applicants must demonstrate determination and/or self- motivation, financial need and have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Preference is given to students who identify as Latinx and/or Hispanic.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was established by SADCO to support Latinx and Hispanic students who plan to—or are currently pursuing—their post-secondary education.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any college or university

Other Criteria: Applicants must plan to pursue an associate or bachelor degree, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need and demonstrate community service.

Preference is given to students who identify as Latinx and/or Hispanic descent (first, second or third generation).

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was created by the former Consulate of Mexico in Indianapolis to promote and encourage students of Mexican descent to pursue higher education.

Who Can Apply: Indiana residents

Location of School: Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school

Other Criteria: Applicants must plan to pursue — or currently be pursuing — a post-secondary degree, demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students of Mexican descent.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was created by Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (INTESOL) in honor of Wendy Wildman Long for students who are historic or current English learners.

Who Can Apply: any current or former graduates from Indiana public high school

Location of School: Any college, university, vocational, technical or trade school in Indiana

Other Criteria: Applicants must be historic or current English language learners. Applicants without immigration documentation are encouraged to apply. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship is administered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation.

This scholarship was established by SEP to encourage students to pursue a degree in a STEAM field at any accredited college, university, technical, vocational or trade school in Indiana. Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post- secondary credential in a STEAM field. A preference will be given to students with a 2.5 GPA or higher and who represent diversity.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a national philanthropic organization that provides scholarships to individuals throughout the United States. Since 1931, The Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, they award more than $3 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding service-minded high school seniors. The Indiana Elks recognized that not all graduating seniors want to attend a four year academic program and made the decision to offer a Vocational Scholarship to Indiana Students. The Indiana Elks offers 10 Vocational Scholarships to Indiana High School graduating seniors at $1,000 each. No affiliation to the Elks is required. Once the application is completed, it must be returned to an Indiana Elks Lodge, located near the applicants residence, for verification and to be forwarded to the committee for judging.

All applicants must be citizens of the United States of America on the date the application is filed. Applications must be filed with a local Elks Lodge near the student’s legal residence. A list of Indiana Elks Lodges is available at https://indianaelks.org/lodges-by-district/. Definition of an Eligible Program shall be comparable to that contained in the federal vocational legislation. It is defined as a two year or less vocational/technical program, culminating in an Associate Degree, Diploma or Certificate, but less than a Baccalaureate Program (Bachelor’s Degree). Do not apply if you are planning to pursue an Associate Degree as a stepping stone to a 4-year Bachelor diploma.

Via Credit Union understands the importance of education, which is why they offer six $1,000 Scholarship to High School Seniors who have been a member of ViaCU for at least one year by application deadline and have a cumulative High School GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The Indiana Donor Network Foundation scholarship fund was established to fund scholarships for immediate family members of Indiana organ and tissue donors, as well as living organ donors, transplant recipients, people waiting for lifesaving organs and their immediate family members. Those selected as scholarship recipients often help further public education about organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation.

The Indiana Electric Cooperatives Managers’ Association Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship given to ten outstanding students each year. The purpose of this scholarship is to help further the education of the sons and daughters of Indiana electric co-op directors and employees, and to give them the chance to be more aware about energy industry careers.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the following provisions will govern the acceptance of applicants from the local cooperatives:

1. Applicants must be either graduating high school seniors who have all basic credits for college or proper* vocational or technical school entrance, or be a freshman, sophomore or junior in college or proper vocational or technical school.
2. Applicants must be a son, daughter or legal ward of an Indiana electric cooperative employee or director.
3. Applicants must have current academic career average of “B” or better and be enrolled in an accredited college or proper vocational/technical school of the student’s choice. Applicant enrolled in an accredited school of nursing, working toward a degree, are also eligible applicants.
4. Applications for scholarship competition must be completed electronically using the forms found on the Indiana Electric Cooperatives website. Application information must be confined to the official nomination form with no attachments other than grade transcripts.
5. Students are allowed to receive only one Managers’ Association scholarship during their academic career.

*Proper vocational or technical school means one beyond high school where credits can be transferred to a state-accredited four-year college.

The Indiana Freemasons are dedicated to supporting post-secondary education for their members and families.

The first priority will be given to Indiana Master Masons in good standing and to the sons, daughters, adopted sons or daughters, stepsons or stepdaughters, and orphans of Indiana Master Masons in good standing. Grandchildren are also eligible to apply but will be given secondary priority.

Students must maintain a full-time status (a minimum of 12 credit hours) at an Indiana College or University. Scholarships cannot be used at out-of-state schools.

The Frank O'Bannon Grant includes both the Higher Education Award and the Freedom of Choice Award. The grant is designed to provide access for Hoosier students to attend eligible public, private, and proprietary postsecondary institutions. Eligibility for the grant is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. The grant may be used toward tuition and regularly assessed fees. Submit the FAFSA by April 15th to apply.

This scholarship is offered by the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association.

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

• Applicant must be a resident of the State of Indiana.
• Applicant must be admitted or be enrolled in an accredited college or university or an accredited vocational or technical program. This should be a two-year program earning an industry certification in the chosen field.
• Vocational and technical scholarship applicants must include a letter from school advisor stating that candidate is on track for graduation.
• Attach the following to completed application:
1. Two (2) character reference letters from persons not related to you.
2. Official High School transcript of courses completed, including GPA and class rank.
3. A copy of the College/School acceptance letter, if courses have not started.
4. A copy of acceptance letter to an accredited vocational/technical school.
5. A letter of recommendation from your primary technical instructor or director.
6. A 500-word essay describing the life skills applicant has developed through high school and community involvement. Include educational background, financial need, volunteer or community service activities and how applicant would benefit from this scholarship.
• Applications must be postmarked by MAY 1 to be considered. Applications postmarked after May 1 will not be considered.

To honor his late mother, Attorney Marshall Kaufman of Kentucky’s Kaufman & Stigger, PLLC, has offered a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Alberta C. Kaufman encouraged her son to further his education and to eventually attend law school. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Kentucky or Indiana resident
• Be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled student at a 2 or 4-year college or university
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Plan to pursue a post secondary degree after high school graduation