Students will receive a bi-weekly newsletter in the Google Classroom with scholarship information. We will also provide this information in the Guidance office. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page, there are events to keep in your calendar.

Amount: 100% Full Ride (includes Tuition, Room & Board, and Books).

Deadline: November 1, 2016

A recommendation from a Groups Scholars Recommender is the only way to gain opportunity to apply to the Groups Scholars Program. You must;

1 - Be a US Citizen & a resident of the state of Indiana
2 - Meet the Minimum College Prep Courses;

• 8 credits of English
  
• 7 credits of math (must include at least 1 semester of pre-calc, calc or trig).
  
• 6 credits of social science
  
• 6 credits of science
  
• 4 credits of world languages
  
• 3 or more credits of additional college prep course.

3 - You must meet the income guidelines. (This scholarship is based on financial need) See Ms. Torres for income guidelines.

4 - Preference will be given to 1st generation students.

5 - Have a MANDATORY minimum GPA of at least 2.5

6 - Take the SAT by Oct 1st or ACT by Sept. 10th 2016. Minimum cumulative of 750 for the SAT or 13 for the ACT

7 - MANDATORY that the FAFSA is filled out by Nov. 1st 2016. Your income will be verified through the IRS data retrieval tool through Indiana University's Financial Aid Office. A high EFC (Expected Family Contribution) as determined by the FAFSA reduces the amount of the Groups Grant you receive.

• ---An info sheet will be provided in the Scholarship box, for a full packet and the website you must meet with Ms. Torres first. If you think you are eligible for this scholarship please email vtorres@ga.hobart.k12.in.us to request a meeting. The subject line should read "Groups Recommender"

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: Oct 16, 2016

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AMOUNT: Between 15-25 given at $1,000 each

HOW TO APPLY: IBEW Office; 7200 Mississippi St, Merrillville, IN 46410

Hours: 8–11:30AM,12:30–4:30PM

Available to children of current members of the local #697 union

AMOUNT: Four $500 scholarships
Children of members of the Lake County Athletic Officials Association

Must create an account with the Legacy foundation.

https://legacyfdnscholarships.communityforce.com/Login.aspx

AMOUNT: $5,000 for four years totaling $20,000

Male residents of Indiana who plan to pursue a degree in nursing or education

Must create an account with the Legacy foundation.

https://legacyfdnscholarships.communityforce.com/Login.aspx

If you are enrolled as a 21st Century Scholar you must set up your scholartrak account. In addition you must complete your SSP (Student Success Plan). You can email Ms. Torres to obtain your scholar ID.

http://scholars.in.gov/

Available For: Lake, Newton, Porter, & Jasper County High Schools

Minimum requirement: 1100 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.25 GPA

University acceptance: IU, IUN, PU, PNW, IUPUI, BSU

Deadline: March 1, 2017

www.dyescholarships.org

Contact: info@dyescholarships.org 219/836-1100

https://drive.google.com/a/ga.hobart.k12.in.us/file/d/0B76w5rVrFg5bV1lvN0t3ZEh0VkE/view?usp=sharing

The application for Horatio Alger Scholarships for students entering college in Fall 2017 is now open! Encourage family, friends, and any high school students with whom you may interact to apply to be considered for many different opportunities (National, State, and Specialized Programs)! If you know anyone who is eligible to apply, please share this link with them: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/

To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2017 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• Be a United States citizen

As of Oct. 1st the FAFSA is now available for those attending college or thinking about attending for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents will be asked to use their 2015 tax return. Be sure to use this website https://fafsa.gov/ as there are some other websites that will ask for a fee. Remember the FAFSA is the "Free" Application for Federal Student Aid. If you have direct questions they can be reached at 1/800-4FEDAID

Ms. Valentine Torres

11th grade (Last Name T-Z)

12th grade (Last Name K-Z)

Email: vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
Website: http://hobart.schoolwires.com/Page/988
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, United States
Phone: 219-942-8521
Twitter: @coachvtorres