Scholarships

Through the generosity of many donors, the Porter County Community Foundation continues to make a difference in the lives of young people by awarding scholarships to ease the financial burden for post-secondary education.

The Foundation awards scholarships throughout Porter County. Criteria may include financial need, academic accomplishment, ability to communicate, motivation/desire to succeed, activities/leadership, and capacity to succeed. Students may also be asked to provide letters of recommendation and a short essay. To apply or learn more about the criteria, talk with your high school guidance counselor.


Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship

Lilly Endowment Inc. has provided scholarships that provide full tuition and fees to any college or university in the state of Indiana including $900 each year for books since 1998. The continuation of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship program is decided on an annual basis. 

Applications are available in the high school guidance office in late August of each year.

Gunnar Casbon | 2023 Lilly Scholar

Regan Claussen | 2023 Lilly Scholar

Aubrey Lundquist | 2023 Lilly Scholar


Porter County Community Foundation Scholarships

Understanding the importance of education, PCCF provides scholarships for Porter County students each year. These scholarships are awarded in conjunction with the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application process as well as through the Porter County Career & Technical Education Center. 

  • Delta Theta Tau Scholarship

  • Kappa Kappa Kappa Iota Chapter Scholarship

  • Porter County Community Foundation Scholarship

  • Mark and Bonnie Seaman Family Scholarship

  • Harlan A. Siegesmund Liberty Township Alumni Scholarship

  • Tom and Georgia Bricker Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024

Kaela Winfield | 2023 PCCF Scholar


BCC Joseph E. Costanza Law Scholarship

For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please download the application.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

 

Harriet Baxter Scholarship

The Harriet Baxter Scholarship is open to residents of Porter County, Indiana enrolled in Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.  For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please download the application.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

Connor Melchi | 2023 Harriet Baxter Scholar


Arthur O. Davis 4-H Horse & Pony Scholarship

For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please download the application.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Molly | 2022 Arthur O. Davis 4-H Horse & Pony Scholar


Don Quijote Scholarship

The Don Quijote Scholarship is offered to residents of Porter County, Indiana attending high school or undergraduate college students who are accepted or approved to participate in a language/cultural enrichment travel program in a Spanish speaking country or an Immersion program in the United States.

Fall applications accepted: August 15 - September 30

Spring applications accepted: February 25 - March 30

 

Health Occupations Scholarship

The Health Occupations Scholarship is open to students from Porter County, Indiana who are in good standing at an accredited public or private college, university, or technical school. The student applying must be enrolled in a health-related field of study. For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please download the application.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

Nicolas Tovar | 2023 Porter Health Occupations Scholar


Philip A. Maxwell Family Agriculture Scholarship

The Philip A. Maxwell Family Agriculture Scholarship is open to students graduating from a Porter County, Indiana high school in 2023. Students must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the field of agriculture. For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please download the application.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

Madison Birky | 2023 Philip A. Maxwell Family Agriculture Scholar


Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant Scholarship

  • Mary E. Bartz Memorial Scholarship

  • Dr. John and Linnea Forchetti Family Nursing Scholarship

For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please download the application.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

Casimir Rosinski | 2023 Mary E. Bartz Scholar


Porter County Medical Society Scholarships

  • Porter County Medical Society Scholarship

  • Henry George Poncher Scholarship

For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please download the application.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

 

Valparaiso Chain of Lakes Environmental Scholarship

For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please download the application.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

Emily Troisi | 2023 Valparaiso Chain of Lakes Environmental Scholar


AAUW Scholarship

The American Association of University Women, Valparaiso Affiliate will award scholarship(s) up to $4,000 for use in the school year 2024-2025. For eligibility requirements and further instructions, please click on the link.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2024

Heather Baughman and Jillian Trinidad | 2023 AAUW Scholars


Additional Scholarship Resources

Where to find additional local scholarships

High School Guidance Counselor - many local scholarships distribute applications through high school Guidance Offices or Career Centers. Check with your high school guidance counselor to see if any scholarships are available.

Fastweb - the leading online resource for finding scholarships. Fastweb can assist you in searching a vast database of scholarships.

FAFSA - Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered for federal and state student aid. Application becomes available January 1 and should be filled out no later than March 10 for Indiana students to be considered for state-based aid in Indiana.

Alison Thome | 2023 Dr. John and Linnea Forchetti Nursing Scholar


 

For more information about scholarships, please contact us at 219-465-0294.