Bloomington H.S. South Scholarship Information_______________________________________________________
Title LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
School Any
Value Full tuition and a stipend for books for four years to an accedited college of your choice in
Criteria To be eligible a student must be a US citizen with all 4 years of high school in Monroe
County. A GPA of 3.5 or higher and community and school involvement with play a large
role in selection.
Contact Name Renee Chambers, Program Officer, Community Foundation of Bloominton and Monroe
County, Inc., 101 W. Kirkwood Ave, Suite 307, Bloomington, IN 47404 1-812-333-9016
Contact Web
Deadline 11/23/2009
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Title P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP
School Any
Value $2,5000
Criteria Senior women with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Must be a citizen of the US. Looking for
students that exhibit excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community
service, academics and potential for future success.
Contact Name Patricia Scholl, 9122 Front Mine Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401, 812-824-2044;
psscholl@hotmail.com.
Contact Web
Deadline 11/24/2009
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Title HUGH O"BRIAN Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar
School
Value This leadership opportunity is offered to a current 10th grader that has shown leadership
Criteria Sophomore's enrolled in World History HD and World Studies classes are considered for
selection by the Scholarship Committee. GPA, activities, and community involvement will
be considered.
Contact Name Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership, 10880 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 410, Los Angeles, CA 90024
1-310-474-4370
Contact Web www.hoby.org
Deadline 11/30/2009
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Title RICHARD LUGAR MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
School Any
Value (2) $20,000 and (8) $4,000
Criteria These scholarships are for top minority seniors (African American, Hispanic or Native
American). Must intend to enroll in an Indiana college or university. Have minimum
combined CR and Mth SAT of 1000 or ACT 22. Have a "B" average. South Scholarship
committee may nominate one male and one female student.
Contact Name Lelia Smith, 317-633-4015
Contact Web
Deadline 12/4/2009
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Title AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL CONTEST
School
Value $1800-$4200 State Level
Criteria Opportunity to receive scholarships through a speech contest focusing on the Consitution
of the United States. Open to students grades 9-12 that as citizens of the US
Contact Name Susan Long, 777 N Meridian St, Suite 104, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317-630-1300.
Contact Web www.indlegion.org
Deadline 12/14/2009
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Title NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS (NFIB)
School Any
Value (150) $1000-10,000
Criteria Must be a senior, doing well academically and be able to demonstrate entrepreneurial
spirit and initiative by:
-starting own business
-participating in organizations such as DECA, Future Bus Leaders, Junior Achievement.
Contact Name NFIB, 1201 F. Street, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004 Phone: 202-552-9000
Contact Web www.NFIB.com/YEA
Deadline 12/31/2009
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Title GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM
School Any
Value Varies - could be a complete full ride through graduate school.
Criteria This scholarship program funded by a grant from Bill and Melinda Gates, was established
to provide outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic american students with an opportunity to
complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. The
student must be a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the US, have an
unweighted GPA of 3.3, meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Apply online
Contact Name Gates Millennium Scholars program, 877-690-4677, email: info@gmsp.org
Contact Web www.gmsp.org
Deadline 1/11/2010
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Title INDIANA ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND DANCE
School Indiana colleges and universities
Value (4) $500
Criteria Awarded to seniors that can show participation in school activities, community activities, a
3.0 GPA, financial need and a proposed major in one of the following disciplines: health
ed, physical ed, recreation, dance or allied areas in cluding sport administration.
Contact Name Karen Hatch, Executive Director, 2007 Wilno Drive, Marion, IN 46952 ,
indianaAHPERD@aol.com
Contact Web
Deadline 1/15/2010
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Title KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
School Any
Value $1000
Criteria This award is for seniors that have a "B" average, have taken the SAT or ACT, are
accepted to college and can show financial need.
Contact Name Dennis Adams, PGC Chairman, PO Box 365, New Castle, IN 47362, (765) 533-4287
Contact Web www.knightsofpythiasofnewcastle.com
Deadline 1/25/2010
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Title MONROE COUNTY INDIANA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSO. SCHOLARSHIP
School Any IU campus
Value (2) $500
Criteria Seniors in Monroe County that plan to attend any IU campus. Complete applications
online and send to monroecounty@alumni.iu.edu.
Contact Name Mark Skirvin, MCIUAA Scholarship Chairman, 1000 East 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408-
1521
Contact Web www.alumni.indiana.edu/chapters/monroe
Deadline 2/1/2010
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Title INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
School Any
Value (1) $1000
Criteria Seniors with a 2.8 GPA are eligible and will be considered on the following basis:
scholastic 40%, need 30%, sepf-help 10%, recommendations 10% and biographical
sketch 10%. Student will be selected by the South Business Department.
Contact Name Sandi Knowles, Tippecanoe School Corporation, 21 Elston Road, Lafayette, IN 47909,
765-772-4914
Contact Web
Deadline 2/1/2010
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Title KFC COLONEL'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
School Indiana Public Schools
Value $5000 per year
Criteria This scholarship is for seniors with a GPA of 2.75 that plan to enroll in a public, in-state
school. Must be a citizen or permanent resident. Apply online from 12/1/08-2/10/09.
Contact Name PO Box 4030, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030; kfcscholars@act.org; 1-866-532-7240.
Contact Web www.kfcscholars.org
Deadline 2/10/2010
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Title RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIP
School Any
Value Varies
Criteria Available to any senior
Contact Name
Contact Web www.rmhc.org
Deadline 2/16/2010
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Title WADE STEFFEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
School Purdue University
Value $1000
Criteria Offered to graduating seniors that will be attending Purdue in the fall. Must write a 2
page essay on "Friendship and What it Means to Me." Applications are available in the
Counseling Office should be returned to Mrs. Krise .
Contact Name Mrs. Krise, South Counseling Office
Contact Web
Deadline 2/26/2010
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Title FARM CREDIT AG SCHOLARSHIP
School ANY
Value (36) $1000-1500
Criteria Senior scholarship based on academic record (3.0 GPA up), leadership qualities and
community involvement. Must plan to major in agriculture, finance or an agriculture-
related field of study. Needs to be a member or child of a member of Farm Credit
Services of Mid-America.
Contact Name Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ATTN" FCS Ag Scholarship, P.O. Box 34390,
Louisville, Ky , 1-800-444-FARM, rbarbee@e-farmcredit.com. APPLY ON LINE.
Contact Web www.e-farmcredit.com
Deadline 2/28/2010
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Title BEDFORD BOARD OF REALTORS SCHOLARSHIP
School Any
Value (4) $500
Criteria Seniors with 2.0 or higher GPA in good standing with their high school.
Contact Name Tonya Millis, Scholarship committee Chairperson 812-865-2500.
Contact Web
Deadline 2/28/2010
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Title US BANK
School Any
Value (40) $1,000
Criteria All seniors are eligible for this random drawing. No essays and no minimum GPA. Apply
on-line.
Contact Name US Bank, Student Banking Division, 1-800-242-1200
Contact Web www.usbank.com/studentloans
Deadline 3/1/2010
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Title BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
School ANY
Value $500
Criteria Available to any senior athlete. The Big Sun Organization wants to help young athletes
succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible for this award
regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Contact Name bigsun_award@bigsunathletics.com
Contact Web www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline 6/24/2010
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