Additional Scholarship Resources
In addition to the scholarships Unity administers, the below opportunities are available for La Porte County students and/or graduates. Please reach out to the listed contact or organization for more information. Check back often for updates to this page.
Service League of Michigan City, Indiana Endowment Fund Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2023
The Service League of Michigan City established a $1,000.00 scholarship to be awarded to a student who is currently enrolled in a nursing program or in a post-secondary program in the area of physical or occupational therapy. Applications are also available at the Service League building on 301 E. Garfield Street, Michigan City, Indiana. Service League is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 AM-12 noon and 1 PM to 4 PM. Other questions regarding the scholarship can be answered by calling 219-872-1144.
Urban League of Northwest Indiana Scholarship Opportunities
Various Deadlines
The Urban League of Northwest Indiana has various scholarship opportunities available for northwest Indiana students. Visit their website to learn more, check eligibility requirements, and apply.
The deadline has passed on the below opportunities.
Alpha Delta Kappa Grant
Deadline: February 3, 2022
The Alpha Delta Kappa teacher sorority is offering a $750 grant to a college junior majoring in education. The winning application is also sent to the state grant committee which will select two recipients for a $1,000 grant each. Along with the application, applicants must provide two letters of professional recommendation and one personal. Applications must be received by February 3. For an application, send your name and address to Diane Woolever at dianeted2334@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of La Porte Leigh Morris Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2022
The Scholarship is named for Leigh Morris, who served Rotary and the community in many leadership roles for decades. The focus of it is to encourage the young people to prepare to be leaders of tomorrow. Rotary is encouraging new graduates from La Porte High School, South Central, New Prairie and Tri-Township Schools to apply for a Leigh Morris Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship. Awards will be heavily focused on recognizing and supporting young women and men who demonstrate leadership ability, more so than academic standing alone. For more information on the Rotary Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program, or to learn more about Rotary Club of La Porte, please visit https://www.rotaryoflaporte.org/.
Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts Application
Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2022
The Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts aims to support high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance or Production. Students must be a resident of St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Pulaski, Starke or La Porte Counties in Indiana or Berrien or Cass Counties in Michigan; graduate with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 (4.0 scale) from an accredited high school by June 30 of the year of application; and plan to attend an accredited tax-exempt college or university to pursue a degree in Performing Arts, Music Theatre, Dance or Production through a full-time course of study. Preference will be given to students engaged in the performing arts during their high school career.
New Day Foundation’s Connie Yagelski-Marhanka Music Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 8, 2022
These scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of La Porte County who are including music in their studies towards a degree or career. Applicants must download the scholarship application and mail printed application, essay, and transcript to: New Day Foundation, Scholarship Committee, 2334 Tinkers Way, Michigan City, IN 46360.
BCC Edward L. Burke Law School Scholarship
Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022
The BCC Edward L. Burke Law School Scholarship is awarded to a 2nd or 3rd year law student from Lake, Porter, Jasper, La Porte, or Newton counties in Indiana. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Awarded scholarship can be used for tuition, books, and required fees.
BCC Joseph E. Costanza Law Scholarship
Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022
The BCC Joseph E. Costanza Law Scholarship is awarded to a graduate from a high school in Lake, Jasper, Porter, La Porte or Newton counties entering the 2nd or 3rd year of law school with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. The applicant must intend to practice law in Northwest Indiana upon graduation. The application must be accompanied by an official law school transcript. For more information visit pccf.gives/students.
Rotary Club of Michigan City Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: May 2, 2022
The Rotary Club of Michigan City Foundation Scholarship is in honor of J.M. Ruby, Robert Schwartz, and A. K. Smith. Two (2) graduating high school seniors will be awarded $2,000 each, payable directly to their post-secondary college account. Applicants must live in the geographic area served by the Michigan City Area Schools. Dependents of a member of Rotary Club of Michigan City are not eligible for this scholarship.
Michigan City First United Methodist Church Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 5, 2022
Each spring, First United Methodist Church of Michigan City offers a number of scholarships to students entering an accredited college or trade school, as well as those who are continuing or resuming their education, regardless of age. Five of these awards are now open to the community. For more information, contact Higher Education Committee chair Sue Cassler at susan.cassler@comcast.net or (219) 362-1421.
Susan Hay Hemminger Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: May 31, 2022
The Susan Hay Hemminger Scholarship Foundation is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit, private educational foundation that awards partial tuition scholarships to eligible applicants who are: legal residents of La Porte County; graduates of a high school district that includes LaPorte County in its boundaries; and accepted/enrolled in a two- or four-year undergraduate program at an accredited institution. Award criteria include financial need, academic achievement, community service/leadership, and ability/commitment.
The Donald A. Zalac, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund II
Deadline: May 31, 2022
The Donald A. Zalac, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund II is a fund held, administered and distributed for the benefit of students attending or admitted to Butler University.
The Michigan City Promise Scholarship
Deadline: June 3, 2022
The Michigan City Promise Scholarship awards eligible Michigan City High School students with a scholarship to help defray the cost of tuition for post-secondary education. The Scholarship is funded through Michigan City funding and from generous donations from the corporate sector of Michigan City. Michigan City Promise Scholarship offers up to $5,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, to eligible MCHS seniors who will be attending a regionally accredited college, university, post-secondary educational program or vocational school in the State of Indiana.
Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2022
Inspired by the life and career of Dr. Ikeadi Maurice Ndukwu and to honor the memories and continue the legacies of the many doctors who gave years of service to our community, Franciscan Health Michigan City’s Medical Staff has established the Franciscan Health Michigan City Medical Staff Memorial Scholarship to provide scholarship assistance to La Porte County high school seniors pursuing a healthcare career. Scholarship applications are availabe from guidance offices in La Porte County high schools.
NWI AHEC Scholars Program
Deadline: September 18, 2022
Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) work to improve the quality of health care in rural and underserved communities. The AHEC Scholars program will prepare students to more effectively enter the health professions workforce. AHEC Scholars is designed specifically for applicants who have a strong interest in providing care to those living in rural and medically underserved communities across Indiana in positions such as physicians, physician assistants, nurses, public health practitioners, physical therapists, social workers, and other allied health occupations. All of the program details and application to apply can be found online: nwiahecscholars/apply-now.
The Michigan City Chapter of the Drifters Workshop
High School Seniors seeking out scholarship assistance may complete this form. Several scholarships are geared towards first generation students, need and discipline. To be a part of updates and an email list, please fill out this form. School email addresses may be blocked. Deadlines are approaching fast. Start getting your letters of recommendations together.