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Stay up to date on all the latest news. Check back often for updated College Scholarship Opportunities, Application Deadlines & helpful information.
November & December 2025
The 2026-2027 FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) is now open! This is ahead of the scheduled October 1st opening and is the earliest launch in FAFSA history.
As a reminder, the Indiana state FAFSA deadline is April 15!
health science campus tours
health science campus tours
Interested in a future in a health profession? The University of Louisville has TWO upcoming opportunities to learn more about their programs at the Health Science Campus. Space is limited so we recommend registering before January 22nd! Virtual Public Health Preview Day: Join us on Saturday, Jan. 24 for this virtual event exploring the School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS). Attendees who have not yet applied to UofL will receive a fee waiver to apply for a public health degree at UofL for Fall 2026.
UofL Public Health Virtual Preview Day Registration Link
PreHealth Symposium: Join us onSaturday, Feb. 14 for this in-person event at the UofL Health Sciences Center. This will be a day of exploration, inspiration, and hands-on learning across the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, and public health. Lunch will be provided and all students are welcome to bring one guest.
PreHealth Symposium Registration Link
On Saturday, January 31st, the University of Indianapolis will be hosting the 49th annual Richard G. Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow's Leaders. The symposium is designed to expose some of the best and brightest young minds in Indiana to current global issues and is part of the expansive legacy former Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar created in his lifetime.
Parents, guardians, and representatives from the high school are all invited to attend with the students. All adults in attendance will participate in the keynote address, lunch, and have a dedicated breakout session.
Keynote Speaker
For the seventh consecutive year, Mr. Steve Inskeep, host of National Public
Radio’s Morning Edition, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 49th annual
University of Indianapolis Lugar Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders. Inskeep, a
Hoosier native with deep roots in Indianapolis, is known internationally for his
interviews with heads of state and Congressional leaders.
Symposium Agenda - Saturday, January 31, 2026
All events will be held in the Schwitzer Student Center on the University of Indianapolis campus. There is no cost for students and adults to attend.
8:30 a.m. | Check-in Opens
9:30 a.m. | Welcome and Keynote
11:00 a.m. | Break
11:15 a.m. | Student Q&A with Steve Inskeep
12:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
2:30 p.m. | Campus Tours
3:30 p.m. | Pack-the-House Basketball Game (optional)
Key Dates to Note:
January 23 - RSVP deadline
January 26 - Event details will be sent to all registered attendees
January 31 - Event date
If interested in attending, please see Mr. Wilson for registration details.
2026 Scholarship Application.doc2026 scholarship application
2026 scholarship application
Deadline is April 1st, 2026! Eligible applicants must be graduating from high school or have graduated from high school within the last five years, and they must have plans to complete higher education in a hospital, medical or healthcare-related field.
Applicants can be residents of Harrison and Crawford counties in Indiana or Meade County, Ky. Applicants must include a letter of intent, a copy of their high school transcript, a letter of recommendation and verification of acceptance from their chosen college or university.
2026 REMC SCHOLARSHIPS
2026 REMC SCHOLARSHIPS
$1,500 Scholarship available to graduating seniors who are members of Harrison REMC. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee made up of Harrison REMC employees and directors. Selection will be based on SAT or ACT scores, essay and overall scholastic achievement. Winners will be notified by the REMC.
Cindy Hockensmith Scholarship 2026.pdfHockensmith Scholarship
IUS Scholarship Application 2026.pdfIUS Scholarship
Ivy Tech Scholarship Application 2026.pdfIvy Tech Scholarship
Purdue Polytechnic Scholarship App 2026.pdfPurdue Scholarship
Army ROTC National Scholarship v2.pdf
Senior students can apply right now for the Army ROTC National Scholarship. It's a great way for students to attend college, pay for it, and grow as a leader.
There's still time for them to apply for the scholarship. Students have until March 4th to create an account and March 16th to finish the application. Attached is a flyer with more information on how to apply.
The scholarship covers 100% tuition and fees for 3 or 4 years. In addition to the tuition scholarship, at WKU, they can also receive the room and board incentive (that's another $9,000+ per year).
Here is a little more information about our program. WKU has one of the top ROTC programs in the nation with a tradition of building great leaders and Army officers. Our program takes pride in helping students reach their full potential. We provide outstanding cadre support, mentorship, and excellent physical and mental training both inside and outside the classroom. Our goal in ROTC is to develop leaders and commission Officers in the United States Army. Students take 1 ROTC leadership class per semester while perusing any degree at WKU.
Why WKU Army ROTC?
$9,000+ Room & Meal Incentive for ROTC scholarship recipients
Chinese Flagship Program — federally funded pathway to advanced language proficiency & global career opportunities
#1 in Kentucky for Cadet Summer Training (CST) Advanced Camp performance
1st Place Winners at the Mogadishu Mile competition out of 55 teams
100+ Years of training Army leaders
Personalized Cadre Support & Mentorship
100 Cadets / 40+ Majors — one of the most academically diverse battalions in the region
Military Friendly Campus — ranked #1 Best for Vets
Even if they're not selected for a national scholarship, students can still join WKU ROTC by enrolling in MIL 101, and they remain eligible to compete for campus-based scholarships once they're here.
Check out our program here:
Centra flyer.pdf2026 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program
2026 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program
Eligibility requirements:
Must be currently enrolled as a high school senior and graduating in 2026.
Must be pursing an undergraduate degree or certification at an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school during the 2026 academic year.
Enrolled in full or part-time classes at an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school for the fall 2026 semester.
Applicant or the applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a Member of Centra Credit Union with an active Centra account in good standing, as evidenced in recent transactions shown in account.
This spring open house is designed to introduce your students to the college search and application process while also giving them a firsthand look at life at Centre. Visitors will hear from current Centre students about their experiences, learn from our Admission staff about the application process, scholarships, and financial aid, and enjoy a tour of our academic and athletic facilities.
Students have the opportunity to eat, sleep, and learn on campus, just like Hanover College students. Students may choose from 10 different institutes, taught by College faculty. Topics include healthcare, teaching, engineering, and more.
Scholarship opportunity
Scholarship opportunity
The Tony Bennett Memorial Foundation Scholarship will be given to a CAI graduating senior who has overcome an adversity, (such as the loss of a loved one) while achieving at a level necessary to pursue a post-secondary opportunity. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to one student. Applications can be found below and are also available at https://www.tonybennettmemorialfoundation.org/scholarship.html
Please submit your applications to Kevin Wilson by April 2, 2026
In 2018, alumnus Michael Bloomberg's landmark $1.8 billion gift to Johns Hopkins University established one of the most competitive undergraduate financial aid programs in the country, enabling us to eliminate student loans from our financial aid offers and meet 100% of demonstrated need for all students.
Building on what was already a premier financial aid program, we are providing students from low- and middle-income families with a new tuition promise program. As a part of this change, we are simplifying our approach to make it easier for students and families to understand exactly what they’ll pay to attend Hopkins.
New Financial Aid Structure
Starting this spring, our undergraduate financial aid program will offer:
Free tuition for families earning up to $200,000.
Free tuition + living expenses for families earning up to $100,000, allowing students from these families to attend Hopkins with a $0 parent contribution.
Families earning above $200,000 continue to qualify for substantial financial aid. Even those with annual incomes exceeding $250,000 may qualify, especially when there are multiple children in college at the same time. The financial aid website includes FAQs and detailed information on the new program.
Our Continued Commitment
We remain steadfast in our belief that finances shouldn’t be a barrier to attending Hopkins and fully participating in the experience. For all students, we continue to meet 100% of demonstrated need, debt-free.
Here’s what that means for your students:
100% need met: We work with families to determine what they can reasonably contribute toward college costs. Whatever they can’t cover, we cover debt-free.
Debt-free: We don’t expect families to take out student loans when they attend Hopkins. Instead, their financial aid offer is designed to cover their college costs with Hopkins scholarships—money they don’t have to pay back.
We’re also need-blind for domestic students, meaning their need for financial aid isn’t considered in our admissions process. Our decisions are based solely on their achievements and potential.
Financial Aid Resources
We encourage all students to apply for financial aid, even if they think they might not qualify. As you support your students through the college search process, here are a few financial aid resources that may help:
Estimate Your Costs: for a breakdown of typical costs by income band.
MyinTuition Quick Cost Estimator: for a personalized ballpark estimate of costs.
Net Price Calculator: for a more precise estimate of what a family might pay.
Cost Comparison Worksheet: for help comparing estimates across universities.
If you have questions or want to know more, I encourage you to connect with your regional admissions counselor. Your students can also contact their dedicated financial aid adviser.
lipscomb scholarship
lipscomb scholarship
I wanted to let you know about an exciting new Lipscomb University scholarship opportunity specifically for students from Christian Academy Of Indiana.
Lipscomb believes that students from our school would thrive academically, spiritually, and socially in the Lipscomb community; they have allocated additional scholarships specifically for students graduating from Christian Academy Of Indiana. That means students graduating from Christian Academy Of Indiana who are admitted to Lipscomb University can receive an annual $5,000 Christian Education Scholarship, totaling $20,000 over eight semesters!
*Please note that certain students are not guaranteed to receive this award, such as student athletes and students pursuing dual admission academic programs.
It’s not too late for students to apply to Lipscomb by the December 1st Priority Scholarship deadline.
As you likely already know, Hanover offers a variety of generous scholarships - including an automatic renewable merit for all admitted students ranging from $20,000 to $36,000 - but we'd like to highlight our competitive awards as the deadline to apply nears.
Students already admitted and those who apply by December 15 are eligible for competitive scholarships ranging from $2,500 to full-ride awards.
For those interested in theatre or music (but not necessarily as their major), we invite them to bring their talents to Hanover and participate in these departments' productions to earn a $2,500 annual scholarship. Learn more about music and theatre at Hanover.
Anyone interested in learning more about creating change in their community and building leadership experience might be especially interested in our Social Justice Leadership Program, which is also attached to a $2,500 award. Learn more about the program here.
Finally, students planning to major in engineering should certainly check out our Spencer Scholarship, which offers two first-year students a full-ride scholarship. Learn more about our engineering program here.
All competitive awards require an additional form (and additional steps depending on the program) that must be submitted by December 15. Students who have yet to apply for admission must also do so by December 15 to remain eligible.
All scholarship links are made available to students once they've been offered admission.
Norton Scholar Flyer.pdfNorton Healthcare Scholarships
Norton Healthcare Scholarships
Interested students should email WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT@NORTONHEALTHCARE.ORG or call 502.446.5835
Scholarship applications now open!
Scholarship applications now open!
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is currently accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 in financial aid to aspiring teachers.
“Many of us have a story about a great teacher who changed their lives for the better, and Indiana is eager to have more of these inspirational leaders in our classrooms,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship supports aspiring teachers by making college more affordable, so students can focus on their education and gain the knowledge and skills they need to make a lasting difference for Hoosier students.”
High-achieving high school and college students who plan to teach in Indiana for at least five years can receive up to $10,000 per year of college (up to $40,000 total) from the scholarship. Students must apply by February 28, 2026, via ScholarTrack.IN.gov.
To qualify for the scholarship, students must meet one of the following academic requirements:
Rank in the top 20% of their high school graduating class OR
Have a top 20th percentile score on the ACT (25) or SAT (1120) OR
Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Now in its tenth year, the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship aims to strengthen Indiana’s teacher pipeline. Nearly 90 percent of scholarship recipients from the inaugural cohort are still actively teaching in an Indiana classroom or continuing their education beyond a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, a record-breaking 1,091 students applied for the scholarship last year, a 15-percentage point increase from the previous year’s record-breaking number of 945 applicants.
To continue earning the scholarship while in college, students must annually file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), earn at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and complete at least 30 credit hours. Additionally, current college students who apply must be able to use the scholarship for at least two full academic years.
The Commission will notify applicants of their scholarship status via email in April 2026. Visit Learn More Indiana for more information and follow #NextTeacher on social media to stay updated on scholarship announcements.
Questions can be directed to NextTeacher@che.in.gov.
Ivy Tech School of Health Sciences
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Are you a Senior that is interested in Exercise Science or Physical Therapy? We offer PTAS 101 Introduction to the Physical Therapist Assistant at Ivy Tech Sellersburg during the Spring Semester on Wednesdays from 1:00-5:00 and Thursdays from 8:30-12:30. High school Seniors can take PTAS 101 on campus at Ivy Tech Sellersburg. Taking PTAS 101 as a Senior and finishing pre-requisite courses (APHY 101, APHY 102, ENGL 111, and SCIN 111 or PHYS 101) via dual credit allows students to apply to the PTA Program as a Senior and start in the program the fall after they graduate if accepted!
Spring 2026 classes are already open for enrollment.
Ivy Tech Army Enlisted Training Corps
Starting Oct. 27, the Army is slated to offer the Foundation of Military and Public Service course at no cost to Ivy Tech students enrolled at the Sellersburg and Columbus campuses. This three-credit-hour course, taught by accredited Army instructors, will cover five critical areas:
Benefits of military and public service
Military history
Military customs and courtesies
Physical fitness requirements
Ethical behavior and decision-making
Benefits for Dual Credit Students:
Students who successfully complete the Army’s ETC program and earn an associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College will be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Army at the advanced rank of specialist (or pay grade of E4). In addition to this potential enlistment benefit, participants will cultivate essential leadership, critical thinking, and management skills – equipping them for success in both military and civilian professional environments.
Also, this course can substitute for the mandatory foundation course, Ivy T Why, that many students require to complete their associates.
Below are some additional links for more information:
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