2026-2027 Scholarships

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship - The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will open on Monday, August 3, and will close on Thursday, September 3, at 11:59 p.m. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides full tuition, required fees, and a yearly stipend for required books and equipment at an accredited Indiana college or university. Please note, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible to apply.  Students can access the application beginning August 3 by visiting www.nicf.org
STATE & NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Chick-Fil-A Scholarship - 13 community scholars are awarded $25K every year across the nation based on academic success, community service and financial need.  Deadline to apply is November 3.

Cooke College Scholarship - The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from a four-year college or university.The award, which is last dollar funding after all institutional aid, can provide as much as $55,000 per year to pursue a bachelor’s degree at any accredited undergraduate institution.  To be eligible, the student must be a senior graduating in 2027, intending to enroll in a 4 year college in fall 2027, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75, submit standardized test scores, and demonstrate unmet financial need (family annual gross income up to $95,000).  To apply, submit an application using Common App starting August 19th.  You will need to complete Common App general requirements, have 2 teacher recommendations and a school counselor recommendation and then add the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation as one of your "schools" to access the application questions for the scholarship program.  To learn more, visit jkcf.org.  Applications are due November 11, 2026.

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship - The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Students should have a minimum 3.0 GPA.  150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.  Deadline to apply is September 30.  To apply, go to https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/cokescholar

Coolidge Scholarship - this scholarship is for academically excellent juniors.  Students should have pursued and succeeded in the most rigorous course of study available to them and pursued academics beyond the classroom.  They should have an interest in public policy and appreciation of Coolidge values and should display humility and service.  This scholarship is a full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers tuition, room, board and expenses for 4 years of undergrad study.  Finalists for the scholarship are flown to Vermont where they interview with the Coolidge Finalist Jury.  This scholarship opens late summer or early fall.  To find out more, visit https://coolidgescholars.org/about/

The Gates Scholarship https://thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households.  The award covers the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid.  You must be pell-eligible and have a minimum GPA of 3.3.  An ideal candidate will have an outstanding academic record (in the top 10% of class), demonstrated leadership ability and have exceptional personal success skills.  Due September 15th.  

Hagan Scholarship haganscholarships.org - This scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters.  This scholarship has free workshops, free brokerage accounts and free study abroad programs.  Students must have a 3.5 GPA, must work 240 hours from Jan 1-Sept 1, and parents 2025 adjusted gross income must be less than $125,000.  The due date for this scholarship is December 1.

Mitch Daniels Early Graduation Scholarship - 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.  Must complete FAFSA and apply for scholarship through ScholarTrack.  Due Aug 31.

Questbridge National College Match Scholarship - Apply for free to the nation’s top colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship.  By ranking colleges, you could be “matched” — admitted early with a guaranteed full four-year Match Scholarship to one of our college partners. Worth over $360,000, Match Scholarships cover tuition, housing, food, and other expenses. 

QuestBridge is looking for high school seniors who:

• Earn primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered and demonstrate strong writing ability and intellectual curiosity.
• Come from a household earning less than $65,000 annually (for a household of four) with minimal assets.
• Demonstrate resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed.

Deadline to apply is 10/1/26 at www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/national-college-match/the-match-scholarship

The National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship is for seniors that are planning careers in government service. Applicants will write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware.  For all scholarships, national and regional, winners attending will have their expenses paid for transportation, food and housing in Pennsylvania for the weekend, to attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony. All winners are required to attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Luncheon on Saturday April 24, 2027, to win their scholarship.  To be considered for this year’s program, applications must be POSTMARKED no later than January 15, 2027. We highly recommend all applicants send their applications Priority Mail, if at all possible. Last year a number of applications took many weeks to arrive.

US Bank - Scholarship worth up to $20,000.  This scholarship is a little different than normal.  First go to the link to enter.  Then you will download the Zogo app and complete modules on financial literacy like saving, budgeting and paying for college.  After completing a certain amount of modules, you will be entered into the scholarship drawing.  Even if you don't win a scholarship, you can still earn gift cards.  The deadline for this scholarship is October 30.  

Elks Most Valuable Student - This scholarship ranges from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year and is for those pursuing a 4-year degree on a full time basis.  Applicants are judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need.  Due date is Nov 12.

The Coolidge Scholarship - coolidgescholars.org The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study.  This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S. This scholarship is for juniors.  Finalists are flown in for a finalist weekend in Vermont.  Applicants should have academic excellence, interest in public policy and display humility and service.  Due date is December 1.

1st Financial Bank - www.1fbusa.com This is a monthly scholarship that requires only a short writing prompt and entry form to fill out.  You must be 18 to enter.

Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship -  www.breastcancerplate.org Seniors who have a parent currently battling breast cancer or who has lost a parent to breast cancer.  Due Feb 1.

SCHOLARSHIPS FROM COLLEGES

Eureka College (Illinois) - Ronald Reagan Leadership Program - offers 4 year full tuition scholarships if selected for the program

Indiana State University- Freshman Scholarship Page - this leads to the scholarships available to incoming freshman

IU Bloomington- Cox Scholarship- scholars are provided part-time jobs and receive a scholarship package will total the official cost of attendance (in conjuction with any other insitutional, federal or state funding), requirements for the scholarship are that you are enrolled full time, demonstrate financial need by filling out the FAFSA, and demonstrate that you are a hard worker along with a solid academic record. First Nations Scholarship Program- supports incoming undergraduate Native students, covers the direct cost of attendance for Indiana University Bloomington, plus books and supplies for up to four years. Lauren Robel Bicentennial Scholarship- provides students living in 25 select counties with $2,500 per year renewable for four years, scholarship is automatically awarded to students upon admission to IU Bloomington.

IU South Bend- offers Titan Scholarships: Gold Award $8,000 over four years for those with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, Silver Award $4,000 over four years to those with 3.5 or higher or has Honors diploma and GPA of 3.25 or higher, Onsite Award $3,000 over four years to those with GPA of 3.0 or higher when students apply during a high school visit

Manchester University- Many scholarships are offered; academic scholarship amounts have increased this year!  A scholarship is awarded just for visiting their campus.  To view the many scholarships Manchester has to offer go to Undergraduate Scholarships for Manchester.

Purdue Ft Wayne- Summit Scholars - Two types of scholarships offered through this program.  They are premier competitive, merit-based scholarships that offer full tuition, housing, stipend for food, textbooks and fees for up to four years.  Student must first apply with PFW.  Must meet one of the following qualifications: 3.95 GPA and 90th percentile class rank or 1380 SAT or higher or 29 ACT or higher.

Purdue University (West Lafayette/Indianapolis)- Boiler Gold Grant - Undergraduate Indiana residents at the West Lafayette campus, and incoming resident freshmen students at Purdue Indianapolis, that are enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) and are pursuing their first bachelor’s degree are eligible. Qualifying students must either be Federal Pell Grant eligible or have a family-adjusted gross income (AGI) of $80,000 or less on the FAFSA. The Boiler Gold Grant covers tuition, fees and books after the total amount of any gift aid (Pell grant, scholarships, awards) is subtracted. Any remaining balance is covered by the Boiler Gold Grant for up to 8 semesters. Housing, dining and course fees are not included in this grant. 

The Lilly Scholars at Purdue program is open to current high school seniors applying to Purdue University with the intent to study specific sciences, engineering, pharmaceutical or supply chain and operations. Preference will be given to undergraduate students who have an interest in the pharmaceutical industry. This scholarship covers up to 8 semesters of tuition and includes a guaranteed paid internship with Lilly.  Consideration will only be given to those who apply to Purdue University by the Early Action application deadline of November 1. 

University of St Francis- many scholarships available including art, education and several outside scholarships- scholarships offered by U of St Francis

Indy Scholars Program - Purdue University in Indianapolis is empowering high-achieving student leaders to make college more affordable through Indy Scholars. Awarding a minimum of $10,000 annually, this renewable scholarship can be combined with Purdue’s Presidential or Trustees scholarships for students who maintain a 3.00 GPA. Apply by the Nov. 1 Early Action deadline to be automatically considered. Those selected for the Indy Scholars Program will be notified via their admission decision letter. 

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society - Funding the STEM futures of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and First Nations Students.
• American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.
• Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
• Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded to female with North American citizenship and a passion for a career or advancement in the automotive, mobility and its related industries. To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants should be already accepted to or enrolled in an accredited collegiate program, with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applications accepted throughout the year.
• Aya Healthcare Future Travel Nurse Scholarship - Whether you’re already attending nursing school or were just accepted, we encourage you to apply for the Aya Healthcare Future Travel Nurse Scholarship. Each year, up to ten (10) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to nursing students who have a 3.0 gpa or higher, are involved in extracurricular organizations and are passionate about patient care.
• Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
• CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
• Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
• The College Board Opportunity Scholarships - The program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process and offers the chance to earn scholarships, from $500 to $40,000, for every action that students complete.
• Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
• Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
• Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
• The Gates Scholarship - The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households.
• Going Merry - A free, one-stop scholarships platform. It matches you with scholarships and then helps you apply directly. It has both local and national scholarships and you can bulk-apply for multiple scholarships, which share similar essay prompts, using one application.
• Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.
• HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation - A national scholarship provider dedicated to advancing the education of promising students who have financial need. Open to high-achieving high school seniors who seek to attend and graduate from some of the nation's best four-year college and universities.
• Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship - JRF Scholars receive college scholarships of up to $35,000 over four years and are financially sponsored to attend JRF‘s annual, four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference“ in New York City and other events throughout the year. Aside from generous financial support, Scholars benefit from a comprehensive, four-year program that includes career guidance, internship and permanent job placement, travel abroad, and leadership and practical life skills training.
• KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
• National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar Application - Provided to a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student with definite plans to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields. Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. In addition to speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $20,000.
• The NSHSS Foundation - The NSHSS Foundation fosters the growth of students pursuing the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability fields. The NSHSS Foundation connects young scholars with additional opportunities to advance their education, personal growth and career interests.
• Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.
• The Platta Law Firm Students with Disabilities Scholarship - open to high-achieving students who have a medical record of disability and is enrolled in high school or an accredited college or university.
• Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
• Ron Brown Scholar Program - The Ron Brown Scholar Program provides $40,000 scholarships to African American high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service.
• Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
• Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
• Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
• Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
• Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
• UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.

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