SAT & ACT Testing
With the school year beginning, some students may find it valuable to take one of the optional Saturday SAT or ACT tests in order to earn a higher score for college applications or gain a solid starting point for the state-scheduled tests in October and March. If you are interested in Saturday testing, please review upcoming dates below.
Scholarships!!
Below is a list of scholarships with upcoming deadlines for applications. Students are heavily encouraged to use these opportunities to their full advantage. For a full list of scholarships, visit the Homestead High School General Scholarships page on the Homestead website!
Lilly Endowment Community Foundation Scholarship: Awarded to five students in Allen County. Full tuition, required fees, and $900 stipend for four years at an Indiana college or university. Deadline: 9/5/24 by 2:45 p.m.
The Gates Scholarship: Highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding minority HS seniors from low-income households. Deadline: 9/15/24 by 2:00 p.m.
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship: $2,500 scholarship recognizing graduating HS senior women who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. Deadline: 9/17/24 by 12:59 p.m.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program: Achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. A total of 150 Coca-Cola Scholars will be selected to each receive a $20,000 scholarship. Deadline: 9/30/24 by 5:00 p.m.
Indiana University Wells Scholars Program: Awarded to graduating seniors attending IU Bloomington. Full tuition, room and board, and a stipend for four years. Deadline: 10/10/24 by 2:45 p.m.
Army ROTC Scholarships: Full-tuition scholarships for 2-4 years are available. Includes room and board with an additional stipend for books and fees. Deadlines vary.
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne: All scholarships listed (except for a few) require students to be residents of Allen County, Indiana. Scholarship deadlines will vary by institution.
MadeByMe Scholarship: $1,000 award for residents from Allen County pursuing a certificate or degree in a skilled manufacturing or trade program.
The Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant: offers free job training from Ivy Tech or Vincennes for Hoosiers in high-demand sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Building & Construction, Health & Life Science, IT & Business Services, and Transportation & Logistics.
BigFuture Scholarship Search: Students in the class of 2024 who use BigFuture Scholarship Search and save 3 scholarships to their list will earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships. Deadlines vary.
Army ROTC Scholarships: Full-tuition scholarships for 2-4 years are available. Includes room and board with an additional stipend for books and fees. Deadlines vary.
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne: All scholarships listed (except for a few) require students to be residents of Allen County, Indiana. Scholarship deadlines will vary by institution.
MadeByMe Scholarship: $1,000 award for residents from Allen County pursuing a certificate or degree in a skilled manufacturing or trade program.
The Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant: offers free job training from Ivy Tech or Vincennes for Hoosiers in high-demand sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Building & Construction, Health & Life Science, IT & Business Services, and Transportation & Logistics.