College Scholarships

 

Scholarships are awards granted to students to help pay for academic pursuits beyond high school. Each scholarship has its own application criterion and process, deadline, and selection committee or path. Scholarships are gifts to the selected students, and are not intended to be paid back to the gifting agencies.

Every college and university governs its own scholarship programs. Interested students must reach out directly to target institutions, though the Marian Counseling Department and Athletic Department, if applicable, are happy to guide and assist students in this process.

Likewise, the Marian Counseling Department seeks to aid students in discovering applicable scholarships but does not assume responsibility for the scholarship process. Each student must govern his or her own scholarship application process and is ultimately responsible for this important task.

 

Scholarship Research Tips:
  • Ask your counselor
  • Check out the board outside of the Counseling Office
  • Check all local high schools’ websites
  • Double-check deadlines

See more college scholarship opportunites at these sites:
 

The Marian High School Counseling Office occasionally receives scholarship information from various local and regional organizations that may not be listed on Scoir. When available, information for these scholarships will be emailed to the senior class.

BETHEL UNIVERSITY
Field Scholar Program
Partnership with local employers to provide a commuter, no loan or debt option for students to obtain a bachelor's degree
2.8 GPA
FAFSA
SAT
Campus Interview
Work 15-20 hours a week during the academic year; 40 hours a week during the summer
$3,000-$5,000 retained per year for personal spending
 
McDonald's Tuition Assistance
archwaystopportunity.com
 
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
jkcf.org/scholarships
 
Fastweb
Free Source for College Scholarships
 
SAINT MARY OF THE WOODS
Scholarship
 
YoungArts Competition
Awards of up to $10,000
Mentorship from Master Artists
National Recognition
Applications accepted in Classical Music, Dance, Design Arts, Film, Jazz, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice and Writing
youngarts.org/competition
 
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Military Science opportunities
$62,710 a year for 4 years
$208,400 total for 3-year ROTC program
 
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
9 out of 10 students receive financial aid
When you apply, you are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships
arizona.edu/apply-with-merit
go.arizona.edu/fund
 
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
cb.org/opportunity
It doesn't require an essay or an application, and it doesn't have a minimum GPA or test score requirement.  Scholarships can be used at 2- and 4-year colleges.
1.  Build your college list on Big Future:  $500
2.  Practice for the SAT with "Practice on Khan Academy":  $1,000
3.  Improve your score from PSAT or a previous SAT:  $1,000
4.  Strengthen your college list on Big Future with a mix of safety, match, and reach schools:  $500
5.  Complete the FAFSA:  $1,000
6.  Apply to colleges:  $1,000
7.  Complete all six steps to be eligible:  $40,000
 
Thomas H. Barry Memorial Scholarship
awarded to a graduating senior who is planning a career in a Fine Arts field
 
Louie's Tux Shop
2 $1,000 scholarships
 
Cox Scholarship
coxscholars.indiana.edu
 
Davidson College's James B. Duke Scholarship
5 awards of
annually full tuition + a $5,000 special study stipend
 
Benacquisto Scholarship
888-827-2004
 
Notre Dame Financial Aid
FAFSA
CSS Profile
 
IUPUI
George W. Carver Teaching Initiative (CTI)
high-achieving, underrepresented minority youth in STEM
 
Robotics Scholarships at Colleges
College for Creative Studies
FAMNM
Grand Valley State
Kettering
Lake Superior State
Lawrence Technological
Michigan Tech
Phil Clancy Memorial
Saginaw Valley State
Western Michigan
Hanover
IU
IUPUI
Rose-Hulman
Trine
U of Evansville
Valpo
 
community/scholarships/blog
 
CS Scholarship
$10,000

 

Christian Brothers University Catholic High School Scholarship

up to $12,000 in four years

cbu.edu

 

University of Saint Francis Talent Scholarships

260-399-8064

[email protected]

 

Bethel University now has a varsity esports team and we are hosting an esports recruiting event on Thursday April 8th from 7:30-8:30pm at Bendix Arena in downtown South Bend.  This event is being held to recruit and offer competitive gamers the opportunity to earn a college scholarship to Bethel University.  The event will consist of a presentation, Q&A with current team members, and a tour of our facilities.
It is free to attend and is open to Sophomores through Seniors.

 

www.goingmerry.com

 

Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation Scholarship for Ave Maria University in Florida

https://www.avemaria.edu/future-students/scholarships/

 
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
If you or your parents have a NDFCU bank account:
 
Bethel ESports
Betheluniversity.edu
Bupilots.com
 
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union Scholarship
 
Apply to IU by Nov 1 for Highest Scholarship Consideration
Provost's 
Dean's
SSA
General Scholarship App
go.iu.edu/Nov1
 
Granger Business Association College Scholarship
or
Granger Business Association Technical Trade Vocational Scholarship
students residing 46530
4/15/24
574-243-7746
Scholarship Board
 
Harrington Orthodontics Essay
4/15/24
Scholarship Board
 
Indiana Senior Scholarship Program
and
Student View Scholarship Program
4/23/24
 
21st Century Success Fellowship
  • Be a resident of St. Joseph County and graduate from a St. Joseph County high school by June 2024 with a minimum 2.5 gpa;
  • Successfully complete the 21st Century Scholarship requirements by June 30th of senior year;
  • Up to $5,000 stipend paid directly to student in addition to the state funded 21st Century Scholarship;
  • Attend IU South Bend, Ivy Tech South Bend, Purdue Polytechnic- South Bend, Bethel University, Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College or University of Notre Dame full-time.
  • 574-232-0041
 
Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation 
4/13/24
practicing Catholics of Polish ancestry
574-291-8794
Mark A. Klota
Scholarship Board
 
South Bend Elks #235 Student Scholarship 
4/30/24
Scholarship Board
 
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Pitch Your Passion!
full ride scholarship
 
Military Scholarships
 
Italian American Heritage Society of Notre Dame / Michiana 
4/8/24
Scholarship Board
 
Par Putter Golf League Scholarship
May 30
Scholarship Board
 
De Amici Mutual Aid Society of Mishawaka
4/12/24
Scholarship Board
 
South Bend-Elkhart Audubon Society
5/31/24
Scholarship Board
 
Anna Harbor Scholarship
5/15/24
Scholarship Board
 
Izaak Walton League Annual Stan Klaybor Environmental Scholarship Award
4/30/24
269-240-8756
 
Graduating Seniors for College
Awarded to a graduating senior with interest in a Fine Arts field.
 
Awarded to a graduating senior with interest in the medical field.
 
Awarded to a graduating senior who is a practicing Catholic and in need of financial aid.
 
Awarded to a Marian alumnus who will be a freshman, sophomore or junior at Ball State University in 2024-25.
 
DiLoreto Club Scholarship
 
The Indiana Chapter of the American Public Works Association would like to offer an opportunity to Indiana high school seniors to receive our 2024 annual scholarship.  The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who would pursue a degree program in a public works related field.  Such fields would include Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Planning, Public Administration Public Works/Municipal Operations and Fleet management among others.  The degree may be through a university or technical school course of study.  The scholarship awards $1000.00 annually for 4 years provided that the student demonstrates continued progress toward a public works field degree.  A paid annual membership to the American Public Works Association is included in the award.  Interested high school seniors should complete the attached application.  For additional information please go to our website at https://indiana.apwa.org/resources/scholarship-opportunities/.   Deadline is April 26th.
 
College Scholarship FAQs:
Merit scholarships are awarded to students for their academic excellence either overall or in specific categories, regardless of their financial background.
Need-based scholarships are awarded to students based on a variety of terms, but usually includes a component of financial need.
Athletic or talent-based scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated a specific, unique ability. This ability could be athletic prowess or a gift such as artistic or musical talent. Often colleges and universities reach out to these students during their high school careers as their performances garner attention. Other times, the students make the initial contact with a coach or professor.

The process and timeline for participation in collegiate athletics are established by the NCAA, including Divisions I, II, and III schools. The registrar at Marian High School coordinates with Marian’s Athletic Director to assist student athletes in this process. Students interested in pursuing an athletic career while attending college should meet with both the registrar and the athletic director for guidance.

NCAA