Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS NOW CLOSED

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS NOW CLOSED

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS NOW CLOSED

Unity Foundation of La Porte County grants up to $130,000 each year in scholarships and special awards. Scholarships are available because caring, generous and forward-thinking donors created these scholarships to ensure all La Porte County students can fulfill their educational dreams.

 

Deadline

All applications are due Wednesday, April 11, 2012.  Further instructions are found in the application packet on the next page.

College Costs Estimator

The Indiana College Costs Estimator is a great new tool to help students calculate the costs of an education at any of Indiana’s public and private schools.  In addition, it provides an estimate of how much you might receive in financial aid.  Access the tool at:  www.indianacollegecosts.org.

How to Apply for Unity Foundation Scholarships

  • §  Before you complete the application, it’s helpful to have several items on hand, including:  completed FAFSA form; income tax information; and, grades and SAT/ACT scores.
  • §  Determine whether you’re a dependent or independent student (see below).  Most of our scholarships are available to returning/independent students.  To ensure the process is fair to all, we have separate applications tailored to different types of students. Determine the scholarships to which you are applying (found on the next page).
  • §  Complete the appropriate application and eligibility worksheets (found on the next page).

Are you a Dependent or Independent Student?

To access Unity Foundation’s applications and instructions, determine if you are a Dependent or Independent student and then click the appropriate link below.

  • Dependent Student: Claimed by parents, guardian, or other persons as a dependent on income tax returns
  • Independent Student:  One or more of the following apply:  born prior to 1/1/1989; married; attending a    graduate or professional program; have legal dependents; are emancipated; are an orphan or ward of the court; and/or, are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

 

I am a Dependent student.

Click Here

 

I am an Independent student.

Click Here

 

 Additional Scholarship Resources

Connie Yagelski-Markhanka Music Scholarship : 

The New Day Foundation will award two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors of a La Porte County school who are including music in their studies toward a degree or career.  Click here for the application.  Applications are due April 13.  Questions should be directed to the New Day Foundation, 8101 W Country Lane, Michigan City, IN 46360.

IU Health La Porte Hospital Foundation Scholarships:  http://iuhealth.org/laporte/foundation/scholarships/

Rotary Club of Michigan City, Tri Kappa, and other area service clubs offer scholarships as well.

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