SCHOLARSHIPS

Available Scholarships/How to Apply

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Scholarships Available for Graduating Seniors
Scholarships Available for College Students



Scholarships Available for Graduating Seniors


2011 Legacy Foundation Lilly Endowment Scholarship Recipients

Barbara Miller Meeker Art Scholarship
The primary purpose shall be to provide scholarships to Munster (Indiana) High School Seniors pursuing the visual arts. In 2012 the scholarship is also being offered to seniors from Highland (Indiana) High School.

Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Munster or Highland High School senior who will pursue a career in the visual arts.
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Application: Available in Munster High School Guidance Office or Download Application

Bi-Centennial Memorial Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year on a rotating basis to a student from each of the four high schools in Hammond.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Graduating high school senior from a Hammond high school who will be admitted as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, vocational school or junior college for the fall term following high school graduation; must be in the upper one-third of the graduating class.
Deadline: April 5, 2012
Application: Download Application

Broadway Scholarship
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide scholarships for students graduating from the Gary Community School Corporation and Andrean High School

Scholarship Amount: $300 (2012)
Number of Awards: Two (2)
Eligibility: Students graduating from a Gary public school or Andrean High School
Deadline: January 17, 2012
Application: Will be awarded to students who are nominated for but do not receive the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

D.J. and Rose Nidetz Scholarship
Established to provide scholarship opportunities for high school seniors or college undergraduate students who have participated in productions for member theaters of the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theater Foundation.

Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: The student’s chosen field of study is the arts (i.e., art, music, theater, dance) and has been involved in a Community Theater production with a current NIETF Theater.
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Application: Available on NIETF website www.nwindianatheatre.org or Download Application


Donna K. Yundt Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of a beloved teacher in the Lake Central Schools. This scholarship is awarded to a student who attended Peifer Elementary.

Scholarship Amount: $ 2,500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Lake Central High School Senior who attended Peifer Elementary. Must complete Dollars for Scholars application.
Deadline: Jan or Feb. (Check application)
Application: Available in Lake Central High School Guidance office

Dr. John Maniotes Scholarship
Established to provide scholarship to graduating high school seniors whose parent or grandparent is a current employee of Lake County government at the government center in Crown Point or related sites.

Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Number of Awards: At least two (2)
Eligibility: Child or grandchild of a current Lake County, IN government employee
Deadline: April 2, 2012
Application: Available to employee or Download Application

Dr. R. T. White Scholarship
Established in memory of a beloved principal at Elliott Elementary School and is awarded each year to a graduating student from Munster High School who attended Elliott Elementary.

Scholarship Amount: $750.00
Number of Awards: Varies
Eligibility: Graduating student from Munster High School who attended Elliott Elementary. For additional information see application.
Deadline: See application
Application: Available in Munster High School Guidance Office

Hammond Common Council Scholarship
Awarded to seniors graduating from high schools located in Hammond.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: around 15
Eligibility: see flyer
Deadline: see flyer
Application: Available from February 15th to April 15th annually.
Download informational flier

Herbert R. Kocher Memorial Scholarship
Those students who are nominated but not selected for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be eligible for selection as a Legacy Scholar.

Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Refer to Lilly Scholarship requirements
Deadline: January 17, 2012
Application: See Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

IBEW Local Union #697 Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship was established in memory of deceased members of IBEW Local #697 and benefits the children of current #697 members.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Eligibility: Child of a member of IBEW Local Union #697
Deadline: June
Application: Available at IBEW Local Union #697 office.
Download informational flier

John V. and George Primich Family Scholarship
Established in 2005, benefits the children or grandchildren of current employees of G.W. Berkheimer Co. and South Central.

Scholarship Amount: minimum of $2,500
Number of Awards: Depends on number of applicants
Eligibility: Children or grandchildren of current employees of G.W. Berkheimer Co. and South Central.
Deadline: June 1st
Application: Available in April

Joseph Trent Morrow/Urban League of NW Indiana Scholarship
Established to enable students from Hammond, Gary, and East Chicago to pursue educational dreams they might have believed unattainable.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and reside in Gary, Hammond or East Chicago, Indiana; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; plan to attend either Indiana University or Indiana University Northwest and pursue a career in either law or banking.
Deadline: April 13, 2012
Application: Download Application

Joshua Benjamin Cohen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Max and Susan Cohen in memory of their beloved son Joshua. This renewable scholarship is awarded to graduating students from Valparaiso High School who demonstrate a high standard of leadership, academic performance, athletic performance and financial need.

Scholarship Amount: $2,000 year one and $1,000 after that
Number of Awards: up to two (2)
Eligibility: Valparaiso High School senior. See applications for additional details
Deadline: March 5
Application: Available in Valparaiso Guidance office or Download Application

June Pangburn Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of June, who served as the Director of Nursing at St. Mary's Hospital (Hobart) and as a mentor to many nursing students. This scholarship benefits a Hobart High School Senior studying Nursing or Allied Health.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Hobart High School Senior studying Nursing or Allied Health
Deadline: Check with Hobart High School Guidance Office
Application: Common one and available in the Hobart High School Guidance Office

Lake County Athletic Officials Association Scholarship
Established to award scholarship for Lake County Athletic Official members and their children who are or will be attending an accredited four year institution.

Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: Depends on number of applicants
Eligibility: Lake County Athletic Official members and their children
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Application: Available at www.lcaoa.arbitersports.com or Download Application

Lake County Bar Association Scholarship
Established to award scholarships to law students who are permanent residents of Lake County, Indiana.

Scholarship Amount: up to $1,750
Number of Awards: varies
Eligibility: Current law student who is a permanent resident of Lake County, Indiana
Deadline: Fall of every year
Application: Available on the Lake County Bar Association website www.lakecountybar.com

Legacy Scholarship
Those students who are nominated but not selected for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship will be eligible for selection as a Legacy Scholar.

Scholarship Amount: minimum $1,000
Number of Awards: Determined annually
Eligibility: Refer to Lilly Scholarship requirements
Deadline: January 17, 2012
Application: See Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for 2012
This prestigious, full-tuition, renewable scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors of Lake County high schools and is based upon academic achievement, leadership, service to others, financial need, a written narrative and an interview.

Scholarship Amount: Full tuition at an Indiana College of your choice
And up to $800 a year for books and required equipment
Number of Awards: Up to 6 for Lake County, Indiana
Eligibility: See application
Deadline: January 17, 2012
Application: More information

Nancy J. Pinnick Memorial Scholarship
Established by the Pinnick family to continually recognize her dedication and work as an educator in a meaningful and dignified way. Nancy knew first hand the challenges many children face in pursuing college.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000/year
Number of Awards: one (1)
Eligibility: River Forest High School Senior with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Deadline: May 1st
Application: PDF Download

Patrick Lindsey Memorial Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of Patrick who was a talented and generous musician.

Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Graduating minority senior from a Lake County High School with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Course of undergraduate study must be in visual art, theater, music, or dance.
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Application: Download Application

Roger Begnoche Scholarship
Established to encourage a young man to pursue a career in nursing or education. This scholarship was named for a mentor and coach.

Scholarship Amount: $4,000 per year
Number of Awards: At least one (1) per year
Eligibility: Male resident of Indiana, accepted as a full-time student in a school of nursing or expect to pursue a degree in education; please see application for SAT minimum requirements and a list of eligible institutions.
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Application: Download Application

Schrage Family Scholarship
Established by Centier Bank in 1995, this is a renewable scholarship awarded to students who have achieved academic excellence and leadership in the community and in their schools. It is awarded to a graduating senior in each of the communities served by Centier Bank.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 a year for 4 years (paid $500 a semester)
Number of Awards: depends on the communities served by Centier Bank
Eligibility: See application
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Application: Available at https://www.centier.com/community/schrage.asp

Sengupta Family Scholarship
A renewable scholarship established in memory of Ganapati Sengupta.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000/year for 4 years
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Valedictorian of Lake Central High School. Must complete Dollars for Scholars application.
Deadline: Jan or Feb. (Check application)
Application: Available in Lake Central High School Guidance office

Webster Cornwell Memorial Scholarship
Established by Ruth Cornwell in memory of her husband. This renewable scholarship is awarded each year to a student graduating from Hammond High School.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for 4 years
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Graduating senior from Hammond High School with a GPA of 2.5 or better and enrolled in a program of study leading to an associate or bachelor degree at an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.
Deadline: April 15th
Application: Available in Hammond High School Guidance Office or Download Application

W. James Spicer Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2008 to recognize the teaching career of Mr. James Spicer who taught U.S. History in the Gary Community School Corporation from 1966 through 2007. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior at Wirt/Emerson School for the Visual and Performing Arts who will be pursuing higher education and has a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (nonrenewable)
Number of Awards: one (1)
Eligibility: Graduating senior from Wirt/Emerson VPA
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Application: Available from Wirt/Emerson guidance office or Download Application

Scholarships Available for College Students


D.J. and Rose Nidetz Scholarship
Established to provide scholarship opportunities for high school seniors or college undergraduate students who have participated in productions for member theaters of the Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theater Foundation.

Scholarship Amount: $500
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: The student’s chosen field of study is the arts (i.e., art, music, theater, dance) and has been involved in a Community Theater production with a current NIETF Theater.
Deadline: April 16, 2012
Application: Available on NIETF website www.nwindianatheatre.org or Download Application

Fred and Louise Latshaw Scholarship
Established by the Board of Directors of Legacy Foundation to provide scholarship to employees of Lake Area United Way Agencies or employees of a nonprofit agency that has an endowment fund with Legacy Foundation.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (renewable)
Number of Awards: up to two (2)
Eligibility: Employed by Lake Area United Way Agency or with a nonprofit
agency that has an endowment fund with Legacy Foundation and is
pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Deadline: June 1st
Application: Available at Lake Area United Way Agencies or Download Application

John V. and George Primich Family Scholarship
Established in 2005, benefits the children or grandchildren of current employees of G.W. Berkheimer Co. and South Central.

Scholarship Amount: minimum of $2,500
Number of Awards: Depends on number of applicants
Eligibility: Children or grandchildren of current employees of G.W. Berkheimer
Co. and South Central.
Deadline: June 1st
Application: Available in April

Legends Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student who is attending one of the six educational institutions in Northwest Indiana (see application). It is based upon the four values of the Welcome Center's "Celebrate Northwest Indiana Wall": exploration, courage, creativity and innovation. Scholarship Brochure PDF

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Enrolled in one of these six educational institutions in Northwest
Indiana: Calumet College of St. Joseph, Indiana University Northwest, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana Northwest, Purdue University Calumet, Purdue University North Central, and Valparaiso University; and completed at least 12 credit hours.
Deadline: March 15th
Application: Available in Financial Aid office or PDF Download

William J. Moran Indiana University Law School
Established to provide scholarship for 2nd or 3rd year students at Indiana University Law School in Bloomington who graduated from a high school in Lake, Porter or LaPorte County Indiana.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One (1)
Eligibility: Based on academic standing and financial need
Deadline: June 1st
Application: Download Application


More Information
Applications are not accepted via email or fax. They must be completed and sent via US Mail, with required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions can be directed to legacy@legacyfoundationlakeco.org or 219.736.1880.