INvestEd is offering participants a chance to win one of five (5) $1,000 cash scholarships. The Giveaway is open to any legal resident of the State of Indiana who, at the time of entry, is at least 16 years of age or older and is either (1) a student enrolled in a Title IV eligible, accredited post-secondary educational institution with at least one semester remaining after May 31, 2024; (2) a high school student who is planning to enroll in a Qualifying Institution within two years from May 31, 2024, or (3) a parent or legal guardian of a student who is either enrolled or planning to enroll in a Qualifying Institution within two years from May 31, 2024.

Kids’ Chance of Indiana is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible. Annual scholarships are determined based on the student’s financial need. The number and amount of scholarships awarded by Kids’ Chance of Indiana each year is dependent upon the number and eligibility of students who apply and the available funds.

Ataya Kaser was just 14 years old when her life was tragically cut short in a car accident on October 7, 2018. Ataya had a passion for helping others and had planned to volunteer with Safe Haven Baby Boxes. To honor her memory and carry forward her dreams, Safe Haven Baby Boxes established the Ataya Kaser Scholarship Fund. Each year, students in their senior year of high school and college students are eligible to apply for her scholarship that educates the public on the Safe Haven Law in some capacity.

The task:

Write a letter to a legislator advocating for legislation to be amended to allow for Safe Haven Baby Boxes. Use your voice to explain the impact of having baby boxes in communities to protect vulnerable women and their infants. 

Your letter can be generic allowing it to be used in any state that Safe Haven Baby Boxes is seeking to amend the current safe haven law. Even if your letter is not selected as the scholarship recipient Safe Haven Baby Boxes reserves the right to use your submission for advocacy efforts. 

Stories of infant abandonment are encouraged to be featured highlighting the dangerous reality when mothers clearly do not want to be identified. 

All applications must be submitted by July 15 to be considered for the scholarship.

The Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship is a one-time $4,000 scholarship for students who graduate from a publicly supported high school at least one year early. The scholarship may be used toward tuition and fees and any remaining funds shall be remitted to the student. This scholarship may not be used for remedial course work.

Program Requirements:

• Must be an Indiana resident and a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen

  • Applicants must have had legal settlement (as defined by IC 20-18- 2-11) in Indiana for at least the last two semesters prior to graduating from high school.

• Must have attended a publicly supported high school on a full-time equivalency basis for at least the last two semesters before the student graduated.
• Must have been awarded a minimum of a Core 40 high school diploma by the end of grade 11, including any summer course work completed by July 1 of the year of graduation.
• Must not have been enrolled in a publicly supported high school for any part of a fourth year (grade 12).
• Must enroll as a full-time, degree-seeking student at an eligible institution not later than the fall semester (or its equivalent, as determined by the Commission) in the academic year immediately following the year in which the student graduates from high school.
• Must meet any other minimum criteria established by the Commission.

Model Search is a regional talent search being conducted by Louie’s Tux Shop. Participating students will be required to submit their photo along with school name and graduation year online and select individuals will be invited to participate in a prom photo shoot sponsored by Louie’s Tux Shop. One male and one female will be selected as the “Top Model” and each will win a $1,000 scholarship from Louie’s Tux Shop.

The Adult Student Grant, part of Indiana's You Can. Go Back. program, offers a renewable $2,000 grant to assist returning adult students in starting or completing an associate degree, bachelor’s degree or certificate. To qualify, students must be financially independent as determined by the FAFSA, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in at least six credit hours.

The Commission offers a supplement to other state grants by guaranteeing 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for students who are the child or spouse of a member of the Indiana National Guard who suffered a service connected death while serving on state active duty.

The Tuition and Fee Exemption for Children and Spouses of Public Safety Officers provides up to 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for up to 124 semester credit-hours at Indiana public colleges and universities at the undergraduate resident tuition rate. The maximum amount that an eligible applicant is exempt from paying for a semester hour is an amount equal to the cost of an undergraduate semester credit hour at the state educational institution in which the eligible applicant enrolls.

Through a partnership with the Indiana National Guard, the Commission guarantees 100% of tuition and regularly assessed fees for eligible members of the Indiana Air and Army National Guard. Students can attend either full-time or part-time and receive the National Guard Tuition Supplement Grant (NGSG) but can only be used in the fall and spring semesters. Student interested in applying for the Indiana National Guard, or students with questions regarding eligibility and certification, should contact their unit commander.

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne is proud to help hundreds of area students, from elementary through graduate level, fund their educational dreams and go on to successful careers. Scholarship application deadlines vary from one school to another. In general, the deadlines are from January to May. All of the scholarships listed (with a few exceptions) require the applicant to be a resident of Allen County, Indiana.

Helping train and educate the next generation of Parkview caregivers is an important part of the Parkview Health Foundation's purpose. Through the generosity of donors, they are able to offer scholarships to Parkview co-workers and area students who are pursuing their nursing degrees or EMT certifications — helping ensure the excellence in care continues. View the link above for a full listing of all scholarships offered by the Parkview Health Foundation. Deadlines will vary.

Indy Pride, Inc. established an educational scholarship program to reward future and current students attending an accredited Indiana-based college, university or trade school who are making significant contributions to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer, and Straight Ally (LGBTQ+) community through their academic pursuits.

Aerotek employees are offered tuition reimbursement for career-related courses after six (6) months of tenure.

The Max and Elizabeth Roesler Memorial Scholarship is to assist non-traditional students already enrolled in a or beginning college, university, or trade school program, re-training due to changes in the workplace, or who desires to better their life through additional educational opportunities. Applicant may be a full time or part time student. Applicant should be 25 years or older at time of application. Applicants must be a current resident of Noble County, Indiana. Applicant may reapply. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Noble County.

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.

The Senior Year Scholarship is available to 4-H members in their senior year of high school. Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement.

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.

The Club Scholarship is available to 4-H members entering Purdue University, as a freshman or transfer student, majoring in the College of Agriculture or select majors, listed on the application, in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement and financial need as determined by Purdue’s Division of Financial Aid.

Scholarship for students planning to teach in a "high-need" field. The Commission defines “high-need” as special education or middle or high school level math or science.

Each year, the Indiana Broadcasters Association awards ten $5,000 scholarships to deserving Hoosier broadcasting students to help pay for their educational expenses. Submissions are evaluated by IBA member stations and scholarship awards are presented at the Spring IBA Career Fair.

Scholarship applicants should:

• Be an Indiana resident;
• Be a current, full-time college student attending an IBA Member school with plans to continue as a full-time undergraduate student in the 2025 fall semester;
• Have an overall 3.0 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale);
• Be actively participating in a college broadcast facility or working/interning for a commercial/public broadcast facility

Established in July 2012 by the Community Foundation DeKalb County’s Board of Directors. This fund provides educational scholarships in honor of Hilda B. Campbell, Judy Marsh and Delbert McBride. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of DeKalb County. The application is open December 1st through January 31st.

The Dick and Peg King Scholarship was established in 2014 upon the death of Dick King. The scholarship was created to help non-traditional students, with preference given to single parents. The Steuben County Community Foundation administers this scholarship.

Applicant must be a Steuben County resident and a nontraditional student, with preference given to single parents. Must attend an Indiana institution (college, university, trade school, or vocational training) in a certified or degreed program. Students can reapply each year with an average GPA of B or C.