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Scholarship  Bulletin #4                Jan. 15, 2026

This bulletin is available in the Counseling  Office, Misters  Bennett & Richey, , & senior email.  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 for the Scholarship Committee or the sponsoring organization.  

Peace Essay Scholarship—The three traditional peace churches—Friends, Mennonite, and Brethren are  offering two or three $500 to $700 scholarships.  Winners are determined from an essay entitled “Opportunities for Peacemaking in Our Lives.”  Students are asked to look for peace within themselves, their families, schools, communities, country, or the world.  Grades, SAT’s, activities, and need are NOT considered.  A letter of recommendation is required.  Taylor has a great track record with this one: Erin Rodriguez, Danielle Glick, Amy Truong, Ishan Gohil, Hannah Akers, Katie Pendergast, & Marie Owens.  Essay is due Jan. 20. 

*Sellers applications are now available.  Requirements are: Taylor diploma, citizenship, and “C” avg. Graduates back to ’69 are eligible to apply.  Nearly 1,000 have been granted since 2006.  This year’s amount will depend on the Trust’s value and the number of applicants.  Applications are available in the Counseling Office and Supt’s Office, or cshort@taylor.k12.in.us.  They need to be returned to the CO by April 15.  

Community Foundation of Howard County is offering over thirty local scholarships on one application THS seniors may apply for.  This application is a “must” because you file only one application for nearly all the local scholarships.   Be sure to go into detail on the application, so that you will be considered for everything you have a connection to!  The Foundation is the largest source of local scholarships!  Last year’s recipients were Janilainah Harris, Brandon Wiley, Alexis DeBard, & Jayden Diaz.  Individually, they won more than one Foundation scholarship. 

 Deadline is March 1.  All college-bound seniors should apply.  Some are based on character, some on athletics, some (not all) on need, etc.  Don’t forget the financial aid form, transcript, and references. Go to howardclintoncarrollscholars.communityforce.com.  For more info., call Mrs Davis @ 454-7298 #3.

 Purdue Polytechnic (Kokomo) is again offering $500 to $5,000 in 20 scholarships for students with at least a “B” avg. Alex DeBard was a recipient  Last year, several were difficult to fill.  Students need a goal statement, transcript, and three recommendations.   To apply,  call  496-7804.  Deadline is Feb.  1.   

Next Generation Teacher Scholarships of $10,000/year, renewable for up to $40,000, will be given to 300 prospective teachers. Applicants must graduate in the top 20% or the top 20% of SAT scores, or 3.0 gpa (based on 4.0). You must teach in Indiana for five years.  This grant is the largest teacher scholarship available! You must teach in Indiana for five years. This grant is the largest teacher scholarship available. Apply on ScholarTrack.IN.gov by Feb. 28.

Howard Co. School Employees Credit Union is giving its $750 Rider and $300 CU scholarship to its members or their children in the four county school systems.  You must be a child of a member or a member yourself.  Criteria are academics, jobs, and school/community.  Recent winners have been Audia Anders & Mindy Peterson, ’21, Chloe Johnson , ’23, & Sistine Dishon, ’24.  Deadline is Feb. 6.  (See me if you need an app. for someone in college.)  

Hudson-Holland scholarships are available at IU-B for $6,000/year renewable.  Primarily for ethnic students, the program requires a “B” avg, M & V SAT of 1,100, and activities.  Need is not considered.  Participants are automatically allowed to take small-size Honors classes.  Erin Rodriguez, Missy Troyer, Amy Truong, Ashley Nguyen, Alandra Riley-Hobbs, Nick Nguyen, & Brooke Martin have received this.  Apply online at www.indiana.edu/~hhsp/ and click “Prospective Students.”  Apply for early admission or by Feb. 15.  

The Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution is offering a $500 state scholarship.  Students must complete the application and contact Ms. Russell 631-2697 by Jan. 31.     

The national DAR offers a large number of scholarships.  If any senior is interested, see Mr. Short or go online at www.dar.org. for the complete list or call the above. Deadline is Feb. 15 online   

PHP is giving scholarships for health-related fields.  Go to www.phpni.com by Feb. 23.   

Christian athletes are invited to contact www.playingwithpurpose.org by Feb. 1.   

Section 529 College Savings Plans offer a great opportunity for families to accumulate college funds and receive tax benefits.  Funds are deposited in an account where they grow tax free as long as they are spent for higher education.  Indiana offers an additional bonus: Whatever funds are deposited earn a 20% Indiana tax credit.  If a family deposits $1,000, they receive an Indiana tax refund of $200.  For info., contact any financial advisor, go to www.collegechoiceadvisor529.com,  or call Mr. Short.  

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