This Scholarship & Financial Aid Newsletter contains information compiled by the School Counseling Office at Hobart High School. By reading the Scholarship Newsletter's newest issue, you will keep current with scholarship opportunities, career related field trips, admission counselor visits to HHS and other resources to help support you through your Senior Year college task list. We will remove scholarships once their deadline has passed. We also have included "buttons" to take you to outside links to help further your search. Contact us with any questions!

All juniors and seniors are required to complete a Career Discovery Meeting both in 11th grade and 12th grade. This is all new from the state. HHS offers many experiences throughout the school year to satisfy this requirement. You will receive a message in Canvas if you have participated in something already that meets the requirement. You will need to register the activity in scholartrack in order for it to be documented. You can find a button for Career Discovery Meetings on the main Canvas page. You will click that button and follow the steps to log the meeting.

If you need help at any point, please reach out to Mrs. Adams!

All components of the application must be received completely at the time of submission. Applicant will NOT be notified of a partial and/or incomplete application. All applications for the American College Foundation’s Visionary Scholarship Program will consist of:

• Completed ACF Visionary Scholarship Application
• Student’s most recent unofficial high school transcript
• 500-word essay on “Why College is Important to Me”

The ACF Scholarship Committee will determine, and has final say, on all award recipients. Selected recipients agree that their application and award information including essay, picture, name, state, high school grade level, and award amount may be acknowledged on the American College Foundation website and associated materials.

All submitted application packets become the exclusive property of the American College Foundation. No correspondence regarding the receipt, screening, verification, or judging status of a submitted application packet will be accepted. An application packet may NOT be amended or supplemented once it has been received.

Each award is a one-time, non-renewable award that is paid directly to the institution and is to be used exclusively to offset costs and fees related directly to the student’s first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited institution of the student’s choosing within the United States.

In the event an underclassman is an award recipient, the monies will be held by the American College Foundation until the student completes high school and begins their higher education. The American College Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or disability.

Visit our Registration Page to begin the application process.

You will receive an Application Packet via Email within two (2) weeks from the time you register. If you have NOT received your application packet within two (2) weeks, please email us. Only email if you have completed the Registration Page and have NOT received an application packet within two (2) weeks. Please only submit your completed Application Packet.

Deadline: December 1, 2024

Applicants must:

• Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
• Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2024-25 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam or Canada

HOW TO APPLY

Start by clicking on the Create an Account link at the bottom of this page. You will need to create a username and password to register for a student account. You will be notified through an email validation process before an account is created for you. You must use a valid email address. The final step in creating your account is to complete the information requested in the student profile.

After your student account is created and you have provided profile information, you will have access to the application. During the application process, you will be able to leave the site by clicking on the Log Out or Save and Log Out links located on the site. In order to log in, you must enter your username and password as provided when registering for a student account.

You may wish to gather the following information that will be needed for the application process:

• A list of your work experiences and involvement in school and community activities
• A current (official or unofficial) transcript of grades
• BURGER KING® employee information if your application is to be affiliated with an employee

Carefully review your application before submission. We recommend that you print a hard copy of your application to retain for your records. Printed copies of the online application should not be sent to Scholarship America or BURGER KING® Foundation.

All application pages with required fields must be completed in the format described in order to submit the application. Standard capitalization (Jill Smith, 101 Main Street, New York, NY) must be used when entering data. Once the application is submitted, no further revisions can be made.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

Email: burgerkingscholars@scholarshipamerica.org
Call 507-931-8340 and ask for BURGER KING℠ Scholars.

Click here for more details!

Deadline: December 16, 2024

Purpose: To assist an individual nursing student to advance his or her education. This scholarship is in memory of Tricia Marie Simpson Russell, RN, and assists nurses or students who wish to advance their nursing education.

Applicant Guidelines:

1. Must be able to provide evidence of application to or current enrollment in a nursing education program to be considered for aid.

2. Must submit the completed application, including self appraisal and letters of reference, by the stated deadline to be considered by the Scholarship Committee.

The application can be found here .

Deadline: December 31, 2024

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is for college-bound minority high school seniros. JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year.

JRF Staff will be hosting a Q&A session on Tuesday, November 21 to answer any questions you have about the application process. Drop by any time using this link between 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET.

Are you interested in becoming a teacher? The Indiana Commission for Higher Learning is looking for high achieving students who are pursuing their degree in education and offering a wonderful opportunity through their scholarship! We have had several HHS students receive this scholarship, even multiple students from a graduating class!

• Be a resident of the state of Indiana
• Be a U.S (United States). citizen or eligible non-citizen (Has a green card)
• Meet the income and eligibility guidelines for PELL eligibility+
• Please contact us directly to obtain information contained in these documents in an accessible format.
• Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.3
• Complete the minimum (34 hours) college preparatory courses (Core40)
• Personal characteristics also are an important part of being a Groups Scholar. We look for students who demonstrate a positive attitude, a sense of civility, the ability to persevere, and a strong motivation to succeed, an excellent attendance record, and a commitment to earn a college degree.
• Students must be recommended to the program.
• Must file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the priority deadline of April 15

The Groups Scholars Program was created as a way to increase college attendance among first-generation, underrepresented students at Indiana University campuses. The program provides academic, financial, and social support to help students attain a bachelor's degree at Indiana University campuses. Scan the QR codes or click the links below for more information!

You will need a recommendation for this application. Please reach out to Mrs. Morgan at smorgan@hobart.k12.in.us

We are thrilled to announce the INACAC 2025-26 Scholarship Application is now open! This scholarship is for an Indiana high school senior that could benefit from additional assistance with their transition to college.

INACAC 2025-26 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

To be eligible, students must:

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applications must be submitted and completed by January 10, 2025.

What Are BigFuture Scholarships?

No essay, no minimum GPA or test score, no citizenship requirements. Just follow the steps for chances to win! The more steps you complete and earlier you start, the more chances you have to win. If you win, your scholarship can be used at any two- or four-year college. If you don’t win, your entry rolls over for the next month. Check out this video of some of our recent winners finding out about their scholarships! Click here for official rules!

How to Qualify

Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps on BigFuture. Log in to your account, complete steps on your dashboard, and earn entries to win. One step completed = one entry in each monthly scholarship drawing. There are scholarship drawings starting January of your sophomore year until February of your senior year.

Additional CollegeBoard College and Career Resources

BigFuture™ is home to so much more than just our College Search tool. Use the following free BigFuture tools to guide students on their college-going journey and to increase equity and access in your school:

College Search—Exploration tool for your students as they research colleges based on such preferences as location, majors, type, and campus life.

College Board Opportunity Scholarships—Guides juniors and seniors through college planning steps with chances to earn money for college. No application or essay. No GPA or test score minimum. No citizenship requirement.

Student Search Service—The way thousands of colleges and scholarships connect with more than five million students. Students can opt in online or when registering for a College Board assessment to receive information from colleges and scholarship organizations.

Career Finder™—Career exploration tool that helps students make informed academic and career decisions based on what truly drives them and connects them to compatible schools.

The task of seeking out scholarship opportunites that you are eligible can be arduous and time consuming; but also can pay off big! We know our Seniors have a lot you are juggling and keeping consistent with the scholarship search can be easy to forget. We have created this section of our newlsetter to help you keep up with your search and application process efficiently. Simply browse this section weekly and find the ones we feature in this issue, or click the link to the homepage of StudentScholarships.org to find ones that are relevant to you as a student. StudentScholrships.org is a helpful and reliable resource for scholarship searching. We like them for their short descriptions on their homepage that helps you quickly and efficiently find scholarships that pertain to you. By following this process, you can be assured that you are improving your chances consistently throughout the school year to search and apply for scholarships. This is a big task throughout your Senior year.this resource is worth your time and continued review!

Scholarships.com is new to our newsletter this week. It has many opportuities in it for not only Purdue and Indiana Univiersity, but so many relevant categories to our seniors. We've added it here because it is such a vast resource! Take a scroll through it today!

We have had such success with our On Site Admission Days this Fall at HHS! Congratulations to all our students who have participated! We are thrilled to be able to bring these opportunities to you and can't wait to see where you decide this Spring!

IUI will be here to take students to their campus for a visit by bus on Friday, NOvember 22. Students who plan on attending myst pick up a permission slip in the Guidance Office AS WELL AS register for the event through the link below from IUI. Student will be picked up promptly at 7:40 by bus at Door 10 on Friday, November 22 and return to Costco in Merrillville around 7pm.

Seniors, are you looking for inspiration and support for your college entrance essay? We have a great resource for you! Schoolhouse, which is brought to you by the founder of Khan Academy, is offering free College Admissions Workshops. This is an excellent resource to help you fine tune your essay and give you tips to make your submission a polished finish. You can create an account and sign in to find one that's right for you. This is tailored support where you need it most along your college journey. Get started today!!

This is how you will request your transcript be sent to colleges, employers, military and trades recruiters, etc.

Create a new account using your personal email address and fill out your personal information

Save your password because you will be using this site often!

FAFSA is scheduled to open in December. At that time students will be able to complete. A completed FAFSA application helps universities identify what financial aid you are eligible for to attend college. Though your FAFSA is a score, colleges are able to offer some of their own support to students based on what Financial Aid you qualify for. Some colleges even give you money JUST FOR COMPLETING FAFSA; even if you don't qualify for any other free money. For now, all seniors should have completed step one...creating your login and account. If you have not, please watch the video below on how to and get this task completed. InVestED will be at HHS this Spring and taking appointments to meet with students and their families indivisually. We will release the sign up for those events in January.