Paying For College
Advantage Shelby County
In partnership with the City of Shelbyville, Shelby County, and Ivy Tech Community College. Advantage Shelby County is a two year college scholarship program specifically aimed at raising educational attainment and workforce readiness in Shelby County. For more information please visit the Advantage Shelby County website , the Ivy Tech Website, or contact Ms. Swaney.
Micro Scholarships
Raise.me - https://www.raise.me/join/morristown-jr-sr-high-school - One of the newest and fastest ways to start earning scholarship money is through micro scholarships. Starting in the 9th grade students can earn money towards college by doing things they are probably doing already. (ie: attend a college fair, take an honors course, take the PSAT, etc.) As of July 2018 the following Indiana colleges are participating in raise.me: Butler University, DePauw University, Indiana Tech, Indiana State University, IUPUI, IU Bloomington, IU South Bend, Indiana Weslyan University, Oakland City, Trine University, University of Notre Dame, University of Evansville, and Valparaiso University. There are also many colleges outside of Indiana participating. Students can start earning money by following colleges they are interested in and can follow multiple colleges. This allows students to see how much money they can earn at multiple schools prior to their senior year.
Local Scholarships
Ms. Swaney will update scholarships as she receives them. (Please see below.) Many scholarships are not available until 2nd semester. Please check back regularly to see most up to date scholarship information.
BRCF Scholarships - Many of our local scholarships are awarded through Blue River Community Foundation. This includes the Lilly Endowment Scholarship. For more information about the scholarships offered or to apply please click here.
HCCF Scholarships - There are 2 scholarship opportunities for MHS students through Hancock County Community Foundation. They are the Fountaintown Gas Company, Inc. Scholarship and the Wortman-Lowe Enduring Freedom Marine Corps League Detachment Scholarship. For more information about the scholarships or to apply please click here.
Other Local Scholarship P
Ms. Swaney will send scholarship opportunities to seniors and any parent that has provided an email address. If you need paper copies of applications, please see Ms. Swaney.
Scholarship Search Engines
Scholarships are as varied as the students that receive them. Most scholarship offered in the US and Indiana are specific to certain carreers, interests, hobbies, etc. Often High School Counselors are unaware of these scholarships. However, there are some great search engines to help you explore these scholarship options. Ms. Swaney encourages all college & technical school bound students to register with one college search engine during high school to maximize your scholarship possibilities. Below are three such search engines. Click on the link below to be directed to the website.
Scholarship Tips
Please click on links be directed to specific scholarship articles.
5 Secrets to Winning a College Scholarship
US News & World Reports Compare Top Scholarship Search Engines
7 Tips to Win the Perfect College Scholarship for You
Tips for an Effective Scholarship Search
Time Money's Article for 13 Best Tips for Winning College Scholarships
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