Financial Aid/Scholarships
Financial Aid:Families must use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from online to apply for
financial aid (grants, work-study, and loans) to pay for college or career schools. Families should
go to the following site to apply:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ This site has a wealth of information available to families on the financial aid process.
At this site, parents can scroll down to find information on completeing the three steps in applying for financial aid.
Scholarships:
The International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) sponsors the Global Impact Scholarship. ICES is looking for Juniors and Seniors who value
the importance of cross-cultural understanding. ICES will be awarding a $1000.00 scholarship to five worthy recipients. The scholarship, with full details
can be downloaded from www.icesusa.org/globalimpact.com . The deadline to apply is May 1st.
Knights of Columbus Council #12486 Scholarship
This is a one-time $500.00 scholarship awarded to a senior who meets the following criteria:
- Graduating senior of North Judson - San Pierre Jr./Sr. High School
- Practicing Catholic
- Registered at either SS Cyril-Methodius Catholic Church or All Saints Catholic Church
- Proof of acceptance to a post-secondary institution
Knights of Columbus Council #12486 Scholarship
George W. Burkett Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to benefit needy high school students of Starke county. This year's scholarship is in the amount of $750.00.
This scholarship will be sent to the recipient's post-secondary school upon graduation. The deadline to turn in the application is March 26, 2020, to Miss McCarthy.
Colleen McCarthy
Guidance Director
George W. Burkett Scholarship Application
Next Generation Hoosier Educator's Scholarship:
High School seniors interested in pursuing a career in education can apply for this scholarship through November 30th.
This renewable scholarship of up to $7500.00 each year for four academic years is awarded to as many as 200 students.
A teacher nominates an applicant, who will submit a nomination form with their application and complete an interview.
Seniors must rank in the top 20% of their graduation class or earn a score in the top 20% on the SAT or ACT, attend a college in Indiana,
and teach in an Indiana classroom for five years after earning a degree.
To learn more and apply for this scholarship, go to https://www.in.gov/che/4680.htm
STARKE COUNTY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS:
There are numerous scholarship opportunities!
At this website, you will be able to find the application and supporting information that must be submitted no later than February 3, at 3:00 P.M.
www.nicf.org
https://www.fastweb.com/ receive free email alerts about scholarships that fit your characteristics.
https://www.scholarships.com/ browse hundreds of scholarships.
www.weirdscholarships.net different and unique scholarships.
www.finaid.org
www.raise.me
https://www.collegeboard.org/ log into your account and under "Access", select "Opportunity Scholarships"
2019-20 Local Scholarship Information
NJ-SP Local Scholarship Application