Local Scholarships
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Below is a list of scholarships available through local clubs, organizations, colleges & universities. For more information, use the contact information provided below or ask your high school guidance counselor.
For more college scholarship information, go to our Education subject guide under College & Scholarship Information.
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Alphabetical List of Local Scholarships by Name
40 & 8, St. Joseph County Voiture 249 Club awards nurses training scholarships. Contact: Richard Richardson at (574) 656-8730 Updated: 2/5/09
8 & 40, St. Joseph County Salon 156 Scholarships for nurses specializing in children's respiratory disease. Contact: Cindy L. Davis at (574) 288-9049 Updated: 2/5/09
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Theta Xi LambdaChapter One scholarship worth at least $600 will be awarded to a male senior attending a high school in South Bend, Elkhart or Niles. To be eligible to apply, a student must be of African-American, Hispanic or American Indian heritage. Applications are available at high school guidance offices or by calling Warren Outlaw at (574) 631-5670 Contact: Iris Outlaw at (574) 631-6907 Updated: 4/2/09
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Eta Mu Omega Chapter During the cotillion year six scholarships are awarded and during the off-year, two $500.00 scholarship to two female African American high school seniors who plan to attend a 4-year college. Applications available from guidance counselors in South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart and Concord districts. Must be postmarked by May 1. Contact: Loretha Buchanon at (574) 255-7159 Updated: 4/2/09
American Association of University Women, South Bend A scholarship is available to a woman 25 years of age or older who will attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college or vocational school. Forms must be completed and returned by April 1. Contact: Darlene Scherer at (574) 257-9645 Updated: 2/5/09
American Cancer Society North Central Indiana Area Service Center Scholarships are available annually, based on financial need. Academic performance, community service, and leadership qualities are also taken into account. All applications will be reviewed by a volunteer review committee. To qualify, applicants must be: A cancer survivor age 20 and under. A U.S. citizen and legal resident of Indiana and Michigan. Attending, or planning to attend, an accredited college or university in Indiana or Michigan as a full time student carrying 12 or more credit hours per semester Updated: 2/5/09
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Assoc., Chapter 100 Scholarships for members and family. Contact: John Magrames at (574) 259-6400 (w) or (574) 259-4068 Updated: 2/5/09
Anna M. Harber Educational Trust Foundation Through First Source Bank First Source Center Higher education scholarships are awarded. Geographic preferences: St. Joseph County, Indiana Students must be graduates of a Roman Catholic High School in St. Joseph County. May deadline. Contact: Marion High School at (574) 259-5257 & St. Joseph High School at (574) 233-6137 Updated: 2/5/09
Chopin Fine Arts Club This scholarship is available to graduating seniors who plan to study fine arts/liberal arts and who live in St. Joseph County. Contact: Pick up applications at your high school guidance office. Updated: 2/5/09
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Daughters of the American Revolution, Schuyler Colfax Chapter National and local scholarships available. Go to the National DAR website for more information. Contact: Carolyn Strutner at (574) 287-1845 or Joanne Martin at (574) 233-7206 Updated: 2/5/09
Delta Gamma Alumnae, South Bend/Mishawaka Chapter Scholarship funds for members of Delta Gamma only. Contact: Angela Hubler at (574) 675-9996 or hunterhayden9902@att.net Updated: 2/5/09
Delta Kappa Gamma, Nu Chapter Scholarship for a woman who is about to student teach. Contact: Sue Sommer at (574) 255-9744 Updated: 2/5/09
Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Kappa RHO Chapter Scholarships are awarded to students of New Prairie High School only. Contact: Kathy VanLue at (574) 654-3932 Updated: 2/5/09
Drifters, South Bend Chapter Provides a $2,000 scholarship to Senior minority girls. There are no income guidelines. An acceptable g.p.a is needed. Contact: Sandra Hollingsworth at (574) 299-1952 Updated: 2/5/09
Early Childhood Professionals of Northern Indiana Annual scholarships for students studying early childhood education are available. Contact: Rosa Rickman at (574) 232-0220 Updated: 2/5/09
Elks Auxiliary The Elks National Foundation sponsors four-year scholarships. Contact: Interested seniors may apply through their local Elks Lodge. Lodge number is (574) 272-1529. Office number is (574) 233-1139 President: Mary Waterson (574) 287-6443 Secretary: Carolyn Szabo (574) 234-4685 Updated: 4/2/09
Fred A. Bryan Collegiate Students Fund Through Norwest Bank Indiana, N.A. Scholarships granted to male residents of South Bend, Indiana graduating from high schools in the City of South Bend. Grants based upon scholastic attainment, moral character and financial need. Preference given to applicants who have Boy Scout service with record of good standing. Applications must be in the office of the Trustee by March 1. Contact: See your high school guidance counselor for applications after November 1. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Trustee Attn: Karen Nevorski 112 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 Updated: 4/2/09
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GFWC/IFC Northeastern District Federation of Clubs Music scholarship is available. Contact: Verna Kubisiak at (269) 695-5962 or Carolyn Szabo at (574) 234-4685 Updated: 2/6/09
Granger Business Association Ten $1,000 scholarshps to area students. Criteria include (but not limited to) academics, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work and personal narratives. Applicants also must reside in the 46530 zip code to receive initial consideration. Contact: Kathy Smith at (574) 257-8009 Updated: 2/6/09
Hazel Dell Neff Smelser Scholarship Fund Through First Source Bank Scholarships to students who are majoring in music and who graduate from public and parochial schools in Marshall or St. Joseph counties in Indiana. Application due February 15. Summer Music Study Scholarships available to all incoming high school freshman and high school students who attend a public or parochial school in St. Joseph and Marshall counties. Application due April 14. Contact: Peter Braasch, Trust Department at (574) 235-2917 Updated: 2/6/09
Indiana Black Expo, South Bend Chapter In an attempt to facilitate post secondary enrollment, the South Bend Chapter Indiana Black Expo (SBCIBE) is awarding financial assistance. Qualifying students must meet minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for assistance. Graduating seniors and/or students currently enrolled in an accredited post secondary college or vocational college. Graduate students are eligible to apply. * St. Joseph County Resident * Minimum 2.0 grade point average * Awards based on point system based on applicant’s need * SBCIBE membership status * clarity of personal need statement based on content grammar, sentence structure and punctuation. IBE Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students who will attend post secondary and graduate institutions. The IBE Scholarship Program is designed to recognize students who are Indiana residents and have attained outstanding scholastic achievement. Undergraduate recipients are awarded up to $1,000 and graduate students can receive up to $1,500 in financial assistance. For more information, go to the Indiana Black Expo Youth Scholarships. Local Contact: Debbie L. Clark at (574) 245-6002 or clark46628@sbcglobal.net Updated: 2/6/09
Indiana University Alumni Club of St. Joseph County The St. Joseph County Chapter is pleased to award $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors that plan to attend any Indiana University campus. Contact: Applications and prerequisites are available in the admissions office and alumni affairs and online at St.Joseph County Chapter website. Contact Tim G. Batalis at tbatalis@heptagoninc.com or Christine Buczynski at ccbuczynski@msn.com Updated: 2/6/09
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Junior League of South Bend, INC. A scholarship for $500/year for a maximum of 4 years (total of $2,000) as long as the minimum college GPA of 3.0 is met is available to a female applicant who is involved in volunteer work and exemplifies the mission of Junior League. Student must attend high school in St. Joseph (IN), Elkhart, Cass, or southeast Berrien county.For criteria and application visit Junior League Scholarships. Contact: Office number (574) 283-0636 Updated: 2/6/09
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Beta Gamma Chapter Scholarship to a current or prospective student at a local college or trade school (i.e., IUSB, Bethel College, Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, Holy Cross and Ivy Tech.) Applicant must be a resident of Penn, Harris or Madison township. Financial need is a criterion. Deadline for applications is April 1. Application forms can be obtained in area high school guidance offices. State applications for scholarship are also available. Deadline for applications is April 1. Contact: Malissa Ayala (574) 234-9073 Updated: 2/6/09
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Epsilon Lambda Chapter Scholarships available. Contact: Karen O'Dea at (574) 271-1301 Updated: 2/6/09
Ladies of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College Scholarship fund to aid one student from the University of Notre Dame and one student from St. Mary's College is given annually. Contact: Val Bartels, President-Elect, (574) 271-3637 Updated: 2/6/09
League of United Latin American Citizens (L.U.L.A.C.) Council 5001 Higher education scholarships available for Hispanic youth residents of St. Joseph County. Contact: Eliud Villanueva, Past-President, at (574) 210-9057 or Victoria Stemn, President, at (574) 287-5124 or the office at (574) 232-3212 Updated: 2/6/09
Links, INC./South Bend Area Chapter College scholarships available. Contact: Virgina B. Calvin at (574) 273-9050 Updated: 2/6/09
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Marine Corps League, St. Joseph Valley Detachment Offers state and national scholarships. Go to the Local and National Marine Corps League websites for more information. Local Contact: Rich Mullins at (574) 233-0253 Updated: 2/6/09
Michiana Association of Family and Consumer Science Scholarships for local students of Family and Consumer Sciences. Contact: Gayle Jaskowiak, Past President, at (574) 291-2547 Updated: 2/6/09
Michiana Male Chorus Scholarship for individual studying music is given through the parent association. Contact: Bob Martin at (574) 255-1521 Updated: 2/6/09
National Association of Women in Construction National Scholarships to area women or men entering construction. Contact: Therese (Teri) Szynski at (219) 872-0635 (w), (574) 288-7176 Updated: 2/6/9
Nelson P. Bowsher Foundation Through Wells Fargo , N.A., Trustee Scholarships granted to graduating seniors from St. Joseph County, Indiana high schools for college education. Grants based upon scholastic achievement, moral character, and financial need. Grants are automaticlly renewable for four years upon receipt of favorable grades. Applications are available after November 1. Applications must be in the office of the Trustee by March 1. Contact: Applications available at your high school guidance office. Updated: 2/6/09
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P.E.O. Reciprocity Council of North Central Indiana Includes educational loan funds, continuiing education grants, international scholarships to Cottey College, Nevada, Mo. and a Peace scholarship for a foreign woman student. Contact: Ann Camblin, President, at (574) 656-3381 Updated: 2/6/09
Panhellenic Association of South Bend/Mishawaka An award scholarship of $750.00 given per semester biannually to a female high school senior for use in first two years of college. Awards are based on merit and need. Applications are available in the high school guidance office in even-numbered years. Updated: 2/6/09
Progress Club of South Bend Offers art, music, and Latin American Scholarships. Contact: Doris Ann Doyle at (574) 291-9161 Updated: 2/11/09
Psi Iota XI, Gamma Sigma Chapter A scholarship for a currently enrolled college student who is majoring in deaf education or speech hearing is being offered to residents in St. Joseph County, In. Deadline is March 15. Contact: Debbie Huyvaert at (574)277-0135 Updated: 4/2/09
Purdue Club of St. Joseph Valley, INC Provides scholarships to area Purdue students and a fellowship for Purdue area alumni. Contact: Nathan Pinter, President, at (574) 234-2569 or npinter@sbcsc.k12.in.us Updated: 2/11/09
River Bend Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals Scholarships for students persuing education in the field of administrative support, community service, continuing education, and networking. See website of the River Bend Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals . Contact: Mia Gutridge, President, at ladym62@msn.com or (574) 371-8555 Updated: 4/2/09
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Saint Joseph County Medical Society Annual scholarship (St. Joseph County Medical Society Education Foundation, Inc.) for a student attending medical school, whose parent/s reside in St. Joseph County. Application procedure: documentation required. Please call for information concerning this program. Contact: Office at (574) 288-4401 Updated: 2/11/09
Saint Joseph-Holy Cross, Nurse Alumnae Association Continuing education and nursing education scholarships available for members and their extended families. Contact: Mary Ann Binder-Horner at (574) 656-8486 or maehorner@yahoo.com Updated: 2/11/09
Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County Graduates of any public, parochial or private high school who are residents of St. Joseph County are eligible to apply for scholarships from The Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County, Inc. Contact: Applications may be obtained from high school counselors, calling the foundation at (574) 259-0522 or by email at award@scholarshipfoundation.org You can also download the application form at the Scholarship Foundation Website Updated: 2/17/09
Simon Educational Trust Foundation Through Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ATTN: William C. Coleman Scholarships for college education granted to graduating seniors from South Bend Community School Corporation high schools and non-public high schools located in South Bend, Indiana. Grants based upon scholastic attainment, moral character and financial need. Grants are automatically renewable for four years, upon receipt of favorable grades. Scholarship applications are available after November 1 in student's guidance counselor's office. Students should seek assistance from counselor so that application is complete and in proper form. Applications must be in the office of the Trustee by March 1. Updated: 2/17/09
Slaughter Scholarship Trust Through First Source Bank Scholarships for higher education for graduates from South Bend high schools only. Contact: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph County at (574) 259-0522 Updated: 2/17/09
South Bend Alumnae of Saint Mary's College Maintenance of a partial scholarship for a Michiana-area day student attending Saint Mary's. Contact: Amy Dooms Taylor, President, at (574) 299-7344 (h) or (574) 232-5000 (w) or doomsamy@netscape.net Updated: 2/17/09
South Bend Lions Club Scholarship granted to one graduating senior. Contact: Judith Boehm, President, at (574) 272-4125 orjaboehm@netzero.net Updated: 2/17/09
South Gateway Rotary Club Scholarships offered through Scholarship Foundation of St. Joseph. Contact: Steve Eslinger at (574)233-9604 or eslingerlawoffice@hotmail.com Updated: 2/17/09
Stanley A. & Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation Scholarships for medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine and a resident of St. Joseph County. Academic performance and financial need considered. Apply prior to senior year of medical school. Contact: Chairman of Scholarship Comm. at (574) 647-7381 or email pganser@memorialsb.org Updated: 2/17/09
Sylvester and Tessie Kaminski Foundation Students applying for scholarships must be of Polish descent and a practicing Catholic. High school scholarships for those attending Marian and St. Joseph's High Schools. College scholarships are also available. Contact: Applications are available through high school guidance office. Updated: 2/17/09
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University of Michigan Club of Michiana One-year Scholarships up to $1000 to exceptional high school seniors from the Michiana area attending the University of Michigan. Contact: Frederick T. Greiner at (574) 289-8936 or fgreiner@umich.edu Updated: 2/17/09
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Scholarship Information for Local Colleges & Universities
- Bethel College
- Brown Mackie College
- Davenport University
- Holy Cross College
- Indiana Tech
- Indiana University of South Bend
- Ivy Tech Community College North Central
- Purdue University School of Technology South Bend/Elkhart
- St. Mary's College
- Tri-State University/South Bend
- University of Notre Dame
Updated 11:26 AM February 8, 2008 (EST). Feel free to leave comments on the discussion page.
