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What are Indiana scholarships?
Indiana scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Indiana or looking to go to school in Indiana. Indiana scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Indiana scholarships
Before you apply for Indiana scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Indiana scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Indiana scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Indiana scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Indiana scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Indiana scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Scholarships for Indiana
Frank O'Bannon Grant
Due: 4/15/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$12,400
The Frank O'Bannon Grant is designed to provide access for Hoosier students to attend eligible public, private, and proprietary postsecondary institutions. Applicants must be an Indiana resident by December 31st the year prior to applying for aid and must remain a resident throughout the academic year. Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED; and they must be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a course of study leading to an associates or first bachelor's degree; or must be seeking a certificate at Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information and the list of eligible institutions.
Edmond A. Metzger Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$500
The Edmond A. Metzger Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio License Class. Students in the bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering are eligible. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Transcripts must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. If the student is applying for graduate school assistance, high school transcripts are not necessary. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$500
The Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio license class. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Students in any field of study at any institution are eligible. Part-time or full-time post-secondary students at a regionally accredited technical school, community college, college or university leading to an undergraduate degree are eligible. Preference will also be given to applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or better and in good academic standing. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship
Due: 1/15/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship will be awarded to ideal candidates who are a current member of AQHYA or AQHA. Members must also be a current member of the Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association. Preference will be given to members who are actively involved in the American Quarter Horse industry. Students must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to either a two or four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to reapply for this scholarship. Three reference letters or appraisal forms must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Quarter Horse Foundation for more information.
Indiana Broadcasters Foundation's 2023 College Scholarship P
Due: 2/6/2025
$5,000
Each year, the Indiana Broadcasters Association awards scholarships to deserving Hoosier broadcasting students to help pay for their educational expenses. Applicants must be a current college student attending an IBA-member school with plans to continue as an undergraduate student in the 2023 fall semester. Applicants must also be actively participating in a college broadcast facility or working/interning for a commercial/public broadcast facility. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Sue Marsh Weller Memorial Scholarship Fund
Due: 6/30/2025
$1,000
The Sue Marsh Weller Memorial Scholarship Fund provides funding for at least one scholarship for applicants entering or currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited program of graduate study specializing in children's librarianship with plans to work with children or youth. This scholarship is typically awarded depending upon hours enrolled. Each applicant must accept employment in an Indiana library within one year after completing their library education and must continue to work in an Indiana library for at least one year after accepting employment. If a recipient does not comply with these conditions, the scholarship must be repaid as a loan. Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one recommendation must be from a librarian. All letters of recommendation should be of a professional nature. References from current or previous employers, library trustees, current or previous teachers or professors, or others who comment on your potential as a library professional are acceptable. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship
Due: 2/1/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Chapter 56 - Ft. Wayne Scholarship is for students seeking an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Graduate degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology at an accredited public or private college or university located in the state of Indiana. First preference will be given to scholarship applicants who are a child or grandchild of a current SME Fort Wayne Chapter No. 56 member. Second preference will be given to SME student members of student chapters that SME Fort Wayne Chapter No. 56 sponsors. Third preference will be given to scholarship applicants who reside within the state of Indiana. Fourth preference will be given to scholarship applicants who are planning to attend a college or university located in the state of Indiana.
Indiana Retired Teachers Foundation Scholarship
Due: 4/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
$2,000
Scholarships are awarded to juniors or seniors in an Indiana college or university who are in a program leading to a degree in education. We promote the scholarships in Indiana's institutions of higher learning, but we also encourage our local chapters to promote applicants. Scholarships are awarded by our IRTAF Scholarship Committee.
Esther Schlundt Memorial Scholarship Fund
Due: 6/30/2025
$1,000
The Esther Schlundt Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarship funding for one or more applicants entering or currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate degree program in library and information science or seeking a Library Technical Assistant Associate Degree (until Ivy Tech phases out) or enrolled in courses in an approved public library certification program. This scholarship is typically awarded in the amount of up to $1,000 for students pursuing the graduate degree and up to $750 for students seeking the Library Assistant Associate degree or public library certification courses, depending upon hours enrolled. Each applicant must accept employment in an Indiana library within one year after completing their library education and must continue to work in an Indiana library for at least one year after accepting employment. If a recipient does not comply with these conditions, the scholarship must be repaid as a loan. Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one recommendation must be from a librarian. All letters of recommendation should be of a professional nature. References from current or previous employers, library trustees, current or previous teachers or professors, or others who comment on your potential as a library professional are acceptable. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Indiana scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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