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Scholarship Bulletin #5                                                                                                         Feb. 16, 2026

This bulletin is available in the Counseling Office, Misters Bennett & Richey, & senior e-mail.  

Updates can be found on the “Daily Announcements.”  Pick up applications in the CO.  Entries marked with an * need to be returned to the CO.

*Sellers applications will be available till April 15.  Seniors and graduates with a “C” avg. will likely be approved. This year’s amount is estimated at $1,000.  ALL TAYLOR SENIORS PLANNING COLLEGE SHOULD APPLY!

Encompass Credit Union of Tipton is now including Taylor in its scholarship program! Need and merit will be considered.  At least one $1,000 scholarship is intended for a Titan!  Membership by parent or student is required
and open to the public; go to the office on 931 next to Texas Roadhouse.  Apply online by March 1 at  www.tiptoncf.org/scholarships.  Click “Apply Now” and then “Walter York Memorial Scholarship.”

IUK gives a number of scholarships.  We have several recipients every year:    Class of ’24 were Braydon Karnes, & Emilia Deckard.  Class of ’25 were Treyton Rigsby, Luis Melendez, Aliza McPherson, & Rachel Susong.

The Dean’s pays $1,500/year, renewable.  Students must have SAT of 1060 in math and reading, top 20% of class, academic or core-40 honors diploma Priority for admitted freshmen is March 1with closing date of May 1.

     The Chancellor’s pays $2,500/year, renewable, plus laptop.  Students must have a SAT of 1200, top 10%, academic honors diploma, and early admission of Nov. 15.

     Direct Admit pays $2,500/year, renewable, plus laptop, & $1,000 travel.  Students must have a SAT of 1220, top 10%. 

      IUK Pre-Professional pays $2,500/year, renewable to students planning to enter one of the professions, such as physician, dentist, optometrist, chiropractor, vet, or physical/respiratory therapist, etc.   Students must have top 10% and 1230 math/reading SAT. Students will also receive a laptop, $1,000, travel, etc.  Deadline is March 1 with a separate application.

 IUK Diversity pays $1,500/year renewable.  Students must have a 2.5 and apply by Dec. 1.

 ASAP pays $1,000/year renewable for IVTC students who transfer.  Students must have a 2.5.  Athletic scholarships are determined by individual coaches.

       These and many more scholarships can be found at foundationscholarships.iuk.edu. Many of them can be accessed with one application.  The list is posted on my door.

*Taylor Elementary PTO is offering four $500 scholarships to seniors who have attended Taylor Schools from K-12.
Other criteria are a positive attitude and “C” average. Last year’s recipients were: Alexis DeBard, Rachel Susong, Jayden Diaz, & Zar Neia Ezell. Deadline is March 15 in the GO.

LaVerne Noyes wanted to show his appreciation for those who fought in WW I.  In his Last Will & Testament, he left funds for a scholarship for lineal descendants of WW I vets.    It states his scholarship is intended, “to express his gratitude to those (and their descendants) who ventured the supreme sacrifice of life for this country.” Grades are not considered, but need is.  The scholarship can be used at fifty colleges, including three in Indiana: IU, Purdue, and Wabash. Students need the veteran’s discharge.  If not available, you can get help at 800-400-4520.  Priority is given to students who file their FAFSA and application by March 1. Students should check their Financial Aid Office.  Erin Rodriguez received this grant.

Veterans’ Children Grant offers full tuition & fees at any Indiana public college (Purdue, IVTC, etc.).  You would be eligible if your parent was wounded or killed in action, received the Purple Heart, or was held as a POW Vietnam. 

You will also be eligible if your parent suffered a service-connected disability.  (The VA rates disabilities from 0 to 100%; a 0 rating is sufficient to qualify.)   For info.  call 800-400-4520 or visit www.in.gov/dva and click “forms.”   Abbi Brooks ’17 was a recipient.

The GI Gulf War program allows dependents to use part or all of their parent’s grant.  Financial aid officers can help. Elora Klepinger ’17 and McKenna Deckart ’14 used part of their dads’ allotments.

IUPUI offers a Diversity Research Scholars program which pays all tuition, books, and possibly housing.  Students must be in the top 25% of their graduating class, SAT of 1070, a B avg. in math and science, and interest in research.  Ethnic students are encouraged to apply.  Go to the IUPUI web site by March 1. 

Howard Co. Farm Bureau will be giving two $1,000 scholarships to seniors living in households that are policy- holders or members. Criteria are need, involvement, and determination. Previous recipients were Spencer McQueary, Courtney Schroeder, & Chris Cochran.   Deadline is March 1   

21^st Century @ Purdue-Lafayette and IU-B are offering a full-ride (tuition, books, and housing.)  Student must submit FAFSA by March 1.  Purdue, not IU, also requires family income below $50,000/year. 

The American Legion Auxiliary is offering its essay contest, due March 2.
The American Legion compiles huge numbers of scholarships. You can go online to www.NeedALift.org.
The American Legion Auxiliary also has an excellent website.  Go to www.legion-aux.org/scholarships.

Deegan grants up to $1,500/year, renewable, to five single girls to either two or four-year programs. Need is the main criteria.  Also considered are jobs, school/community.  This one is a “must” for senior girls.  Recipients were Allison Pemberton ’20, Jordan Sandefur & Eliz. Newlin, ’22.  (Allison Lipchik ’10 received this four times!)    Deadline is March 19.

The Kokomo Kiwanis Foundation is offering one $1,000 grant to a THS senior.  Criteria are parents’ income, school & community activities, & in-state.  Deadline is March 20.

Kokomo Musicale is again offering its three $600 performing music scholarships.  Deadline is March 1.
There is also a $500 Tri Kappa award for a future college music major or minor.

Kokomo FD is again offering 13 Marty Myers scholarships of $700.  Previous recipients were Emelia Deckard
and Alexis DeBard.  Criteria are grades and activities.  Deadline is March 1.

Hagan scholarships of $15,000/ year, renewable plus $2,000 freshmen essentials allowance plus a stock fund which students invest in & keep, etc. are available for students with a 3.5 (4.0) gpa and 250 hrs. of work. Rachel Susong and Jallinah Harris were recipients last year. Deadline is March 15.

Tri Kappa offers two scholarships of $1,000, stressing academics.   Both look for community service and leadership.  Ashley Nuyen and Destiny Booth were recipients, due March 14.

FAFSA is due April 15 for those who haven’t submitted it.  Also, “College Goal Sunday” #2  will be Feb. 22, 2:00 to 4:00, IU-K Library.  Take your 2024 tax papers & parents.  Counselors will file for you.

Ms. Boruff will have a session on FAFSA , Thur., March 19, 6:00, THS Media Center. Again,take parents & 2024
tax papers to get help.

The FA offices at both local colleges are very willing to help, regardless of whether you will attend there.