Scholarship Information
Lilly Endowment Scholarship
Here is the latest information on applying for the 2023 Lilly Endowment Scholarship, if you have any additional questions see Mrs. Thoman or Ms. Hornsby in the guidance office. The link provided is a video for the Lilly Endowment Scholarship. https://youtu.be/fzdMkolRkTcBeacon Credit Union Scholarship
Beacon Credit Union is offering a scholarship to any senior planning to attend college in the fall of 2023. You must be a member of Beacon Credit Union in order to apply. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due January 31, 2023. All applications should be mailed to the address provided.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SCHOLARSHIP
Knights of Pythias is offering a scholarship to seniors who are planning to go to college. You must have a 3.0 GPA in order to apply. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due January 25, 2023. Seniors who wish to apply must mail your completed applications to the address listed.
Wortman-Lowe Enduring Freedom Marine Corps League Detachment Scholarship
Wortman-Lowe Enduring Freedom Marine Corps League Detachment Scholarship is available to a senior who plans to attend college , has a minimum 7th semester GPA of 2.5, and has a family member who is serving or has served in the United States Marine Corps. This scholarship is available through the Hancock County Community Foundation at www.giveHCgrowHC.org/eduction Applications are due by February 3 at 4:00 PM. Any questions regarding this scholarship may be directed to Janet White at Her phone number is 317-462-8870
next Generation hoosier educators Scholarship
Top-performing high school and college students who are planning to teach in the State of Indiana for at least five years can receive up to $7,500 per year of college (up to $30,000 total) from the scholarship. Interested students are encouraged to act quickly as there are only 200 scholarships available.
Apply by Jan. 31, 2023, at ScholarTrack.IN.gov.
cLYDE AND VIRGINIA WINTIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Clyde and Virginia Wintin Memorial Scholarship is available to seniors who are residents of the Manilla community or a direct descendent of a Manilla resident. Applications are available in the guidance office. Any senior wishing to apply should mail the completed application by April 13.
HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
THE NANCY JAYNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Nancy Jaynes Memorial Scholarship Award is available to a senior whose parent is battling breast cancer or who has lost a parent to breast cancer. Applications are available at www.breastcancerplate.org. The application deadline is February 10.
PHI BETA PSI SORORITY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP
Phi Beta Psi Sorority is offering a scholarship to a senior who is planning to go into the field of medical technology, medical laboratory technology, radiology technology, cytotechnology, nuclear medicine technology, or diagnostic medical sonography. Those planning to go into nursing, medical doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist, forensics, or pharmacy do not qualify. Applications should be completed and mailed by April 3.
THE FUTURE OF CARTHAGE HIDDEN GEM SCHOLARSHIP
The Future of Carthage Hidden Gem Scholarship is available to a senior who lives in Ripley township. Applications should be completed and mailed by April 15.
FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS
Farm Bureau is offering scholarships to seniors planning to go to college. Go to www.infarmbureau.org then go to Resources on the top banner. Click and scroll down to Scholarships and Grants. You will see an "Indiana Farm Bureau Scholarship Program Application" that you can apply for by clicking on it and creating an account. The other one is "County and Districts" where you can scroll down to Rush County-Rita Yager Memorial Farm Bureau Inc. Scholarship. Open the scholarship form, save it in a document, and type the information into the blanks. Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off at the Farm Bureau office. The application deadline is March 1, 2023.
COLEMAN-LOWER SCHOLARSHIP
The Coleman-Lower scholarship is a need based scholarship available to any senior who plans to pursue post secondary education. Applications are due April 1, 2023. In order to apply, please click on the following link. https://form.jotform.com/230195807210146
INDIANA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents is offering 2 scholarships. One will be awarded to a senior who is planning to become a teacher. Another will be awarded to a high performing academic senior. Applications are due March 31 and should be mailed to the address provided.
THE LORETTA M. BURD SCHOLARSHIP
The 2023 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program from Centra Credit Union and Centra Foundation is now open. Each year, the Centra Foundation awards one scholarship valued at $2,500 per Centra location to graduating high school seniors. Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria; academic achievements, school and community involvement, work history and a written essay related to financial literacy.
Here are a few important details you’ll need to know for this year:
- Application date: January 16 - February 28, 2023 by 11:59pm
- All applications will need to be submitted online. Students can find the application link here: https://www.centra.org/centra-foundation/scholarships/
- Applicant or the applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a Member of Centra Credit Union with an account in good standing.
The Indiana Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship is due February 28.
INTAT SCHOLARSHIP
Intat is offering a scholarship to any senior planning to pursue post-secondary education. Applications
are due March 31.
INDIANA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Indiana Sheriff’s Association is offering a scholarship to seniors planning to pursue a career in law
enforcement. Applications should be mailed by April 1.
RUSH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOLUNTEERISM SCHOLARSHIP
Rush County Chamber of Commerce is offering the Volunteerism scholarship. Applications are due April
1. Applicants must exhibit community service and involvement throughout high school.
RUSH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JUNIOR LEADERSHIP AWARD
Rush County Chamber of Commerce is offering the Junior Leadership Award to current juniors only.
Applicants must exhibit outstanding leadership and school and in the community. Applications are due
April 1.
KIWANIS CLUB OF RUSH COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
Kiwanis Club of Rush County is due April 17.
NANCY BELL EXTENSION HOMEMAKER'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Nancy Bell Extension Homemaker’s Club is offering a scholarship to seniors who are current members of
4-H and have been in 4-H at least 4 years. Applications should be mailed or delivered by April 1.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 150 GILBERT JOYCE SCHOLARSHIP
American Legion Post 150 Gilbert Joyce Scholarship is available to seniors planning to pursue post-
secondary education. Preference is given to members of the American Legion. Applications are due
April 1.
RUSH SHELBY ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP
Rush Shelby Energy Scholarship is available online at www.rse.coop/community/scholarships.
Applications are due April 7.
RUSH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation Scholarship is available to a senior pursuing a career in the health
field. Applications are due April 10.
ROTARY CYRAL TURNER SCHOLARSHIP
Rotary Cyral Turner Scholarship is available to a senior planning to go to college. This scholarship is
based on academics, need, and extra-curricular involvement. Applications are due April 14.
KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA (TRI KAPPA) SCHOLARSHIP
Kappa Kappa Kappa (Tri Kappa) Scholarship is available to a senior with a 3.0 or higher. Applications are
due April 15.
RUSH COUNTY FEDERATION OF TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP
Rush County Federation of Teachers is offering a scholarship to a senior who is a cadet teacher.
Applicants should plan to major in education and become a teacher. Applications are due April 19.
NEW SALEM LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
New Salem Lions Club is offering a scholarship to seniors who plan to attend post-secondary education.
Applications are due April 10. Students who plan to go to a technical/trade school or a 2 or 4 year
college may apply.
RHS/RCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
RHS/RCHS Alumni Association is offering a scholarship to seniors who plan to go to college. Selection is
based on academics, need, and extracurricular activities. Applications are due April 14.
RUSHVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Rushville Optimist Club is offering a scholarship to seniors. Academic performance, need, character, and
extra-curricular activities will be considered. Applications are due April 5.
EAGLES POST #150 WILLIAM O. CRAWFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eagles Post #150 William O. Crawford Memorial Scholarship is due April 1. Academics and need will be
considered.
CURTIS "CURTY" CRAVEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Curtis “Curty” Craven Memorial Scholarship is available to seniors planning to pursue post-secondary
education. Applications are due April 21.
MILROY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Milroy Alumni Association Scholarship is available to a student who has attended Milroy School.
Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA. Applications are due April 22.
ELKS POST #1307 SCHOLARSHIP
Elks Post #1307 Scholarship is available to seniors planning to go to a 4 year college. Applications are
due April 28.
ELKS POST #1307 VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Elks Post #1307 Vocational Scholarship is available to seniors planning to go to a technical/trade school
or a 2 year college. Applications are due April 28.
KAPPA KAPPA SIGMA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kappa Kappa Sigma Medical Scholarship is available to seniors who plan to pursue a career in the
medical field. Applications are due April 1.
PSI LOTA XI SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP
Psi Iota Xi Sorority Scholarship is available to seniors who plan to major or minor in speech and hearing,
music, or speech pathology. Students with a hearing impairment are also eligible to apply regardless of
their intended major or minor. Applications are due April 26.
KNIGHTSTOWN BPW SCHOLARSHIP
Knightstown BPW scholarship is available to senior females who plan to go to college. Applications
should be mailed by April 1.
ST. MARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
St. Mary School is offering a scholarship to a senior who attended St Mary School from first to sixth
grade. Applications are due April 4.
CITIZEN'S STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP
Citizen’s State Bank is offering a scholarship to a senior planning to pursue post-secondary education.
You must have a client relationship with Citizen’s State Bank in order to apply. Applications are due 31.
WOMEN AT MICROSOFT SCHOLARSHIP
Applications are due March 20. https://msft.it/60475YDRd