Indiana Scholarships

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31

While our quarterly scholarship is not exclusive to Indiana students, it’s a great no-essay scholarship to apply for in addition to the scholarships on this list! Open to high school, college, and graduate students of all years. DACA students are also encouraged to apply.

Amount: $50,000

Deadline: Monthly

Details: This monthly scholarship is open to all high school and college students!  Just fill out one simple registration form.

Amount: Full-ride

Deadline: Varies

Eligibility:The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is an incredible, full-ride scholarship opportunity that is exclusively available to undergraduate Indiana residents who have graduated from an Indiana high school.

Amount: $8,000

Deadline: Rolling

Eligibility:For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

Amount:  up to $10,000

Deadline: January 31

Eligibility:The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides high-achieving high school and college students pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 each year for four academic years.

Amount: $500 to $5,000

Deadline: February 6

Eligibility: Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: February 15

Eligibility:  This scholarship provides tuition assistance to students planning to pursue a degree in performing arts, music, theater, dance, or production who reside in Indiana or Michigan.

Amount: Multiple -$1,000

Deadline: March 1

Eligibility: The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (JFGI) offers multiple scholarships and grants to qualified and deserving individuals.  Be sure to check each one for eligibility information.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: March 31

Eligibility:  The Indiana Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships are open to Indiana college sophomores, juniors, and seniors pursuing a course of study in engineering.

Amount: $2,150 to $12,400

Deadline: April 15

Eligibility: The Frank O'Bannon Grant 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.

Amount: $2,500

Deadline:April 25

Eligibility: The Linda Craig Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships for undergraduate college students presently enrolled in an Indiana college or university. The scholarship is awarded to deserving students with an academic major of physical therapy, athletic training and/or related.

Amount: $20,000

Deadline: April 26

Eligibility: Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund awards multiple $20,000 scholarships to select Tri-State (Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio) high school seniors.  Recipients must meet several requirements to apply for this scholarship. This includes but is not limited to:  Attend a high school in the Foundation’s Area of Impact; Attending an eligible Tri-State college or university with a freshman status; Display a desire to overcome adversity and demonstrate a financial need.

Amount: $1,000 (10 available)

Deadline: April 30

Eligibility: The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship is open to high school seniors, and parents of students, who are residents of Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: June 21

Eligibility: Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents Scholarship provides financial assistance to children and grandchildren of members of the Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendents (MAGCS) who are interested in attending college in any state.

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 30

Eligibility:  The Charles A. Holt Scholarship is seeking students who are passionate about resource conservation and environmental education. If you’re currently pursuing a major or minor in a conservation-related field, we encourage you to apply!

Amount: Amount Varies

Deadline: July 31

Eligibility: Are you a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior from Illinois or Indiana who has a passion for agriculture? If so, the Jenner AG Furthering AG Education Scholarship Program may be a great opportunity for you!

Amount: Varies

Deadline:  August

Eligibility: The Indiana Commission for Higher Education provides scholarships for minority students (defined as Black and Hispanic or Latino people) who want to teach in an accredited institution in Indiana after graduation. The student must agree in writing to work in teaching positions in Indiana and, if employed, serve there for at least three years.

Amount: $4,000

Deadline: August 31

Eligibility: 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.

Amount: $20,000

Deadline: September 16

Eligibility:  This $20,000 scholarship is offered to Clark County high school seniors who have a minimum 2.8 GPA and are on track to graduate with a minimum Core 40 diploma or equivalent.

Amount: $20,000

Deadline: September 16

Eligibility:  The Judith Hayes Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from a high school in greater Clark County, Indiana.  Students who are pursuing a degree in nursing or teaching are encouraged to apply.