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Indianapolis Association of Black Journalists Scholarship: May 31

05/15/2023

Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
The Indianapolis Association of Black Journalists is offering 3 $1000 student scholarships for future print and broadcast journalists and those heading into a career of public relations.

In order to qualify an applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicant identifies as a member of the ethnic minority
  • Applicant is a high school senior, 1st year or 2nd year college student in Indiana
  • Applicant has shown a dedication to the profession by majoring, or intent to major in, broadcast journalism
  • Applicant has achieved a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

Details and Application

St. Francis U. Summer Academies (with possible scholarship)

04/05/2023

Deadline: April 15, 2023

Academy options include Chemistry Exploration, Improvising & Devising Theatre, Pre-Med, Computer Science & Cybersecurity, Design of a Lunar Base and Environmental Science/Engineering.

Academies are one week, residential immersive programs conducted at various times from June 25 to July 9 and are open to current 10-12 grade students.
Most cost $550 (Environmental Academy is $150) which includes all instruction materials, plus room and board on our beautiful campus in Loretto, PA.

Participants will be eligible for a $1,000/year scholarship (up to four years) to St. Francis University in Loretto, PA, if enrolling as a full time SFU student within 28 months of high school graduation, and receive one college credit.

Details and Application

Asian American Scholarship: Due April 15

03/17/2023

This application is due by April 15, 2023.

The Asian American Alliance of Indiana recognizes 5-7 Asian American High School students who have demonstrated leadership in school and community, with a vision to be a catalyst of change in Indiana.

This award is open to any High School student from Central Indiana with Asian heritage. Apply online via the link below.

Open Application Form

If you have any questions, please contact the organization at INasianfest@gmail.com

The award recipient will be informed by May 5th and the award plaque and recognition will be presented during Asian Fest on May 13th, 2023 at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 (exact time TBA; event runs 11 AM – 4 PM).

Judges’ decisions are final, and we will not share details about students’ application results.

IUPUI Undocumented & Unafraid Scholarship: deadline June 1

02/27/2023

At least 3 scholarships of $500-$1000
Application Deadline: June 1, 2023

This scholarship through the Alliance for Immigrant Justice is open to current IUPUI students and high school seniors who will be attending IUPUI in the fall and who are undocumented/DACAmented. Scholarships will be awarded based on GPA, community involvement, letter of recommendation, as well as the strength of their essays.

Unafraid Scholarship FAQs

Application Form