The Unity Foundation General Application is open until March 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CT. Funding is available for students pursuing post-secondary education during the 2026–2027 academic year. Applicants will be notified of decisions via email in June. Visit our scholarship application portal to apply today!
Unity Foundation General Application
We are currently accepting applications from students pursuing post-secondary education during the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CT on March 13.
Each year, Unity awards scholarships to over 100
La Porte County students through the Unity Foundation General Application.
This simple application process allows students to apply for over 50 unique scholarships through a single online application. Students are evaluated for any scholarships they are eligible for based on the responses they provide.
More Opportunities
Opportunities listed below are not included in the Unity General Scholarship Application. Separate applications must be completed to be considered for these scholarships and awards.
Robert J. Hiler Memorial Scholarship
Application cycle: January 1 – May 29, 2026
This scholarship is strictly for natural or legally adopted children of a Hiler Industries employee. Employee must have worked for Hiler Industries for at least one (1) year. Applicants must be in good academic standing and be pursuing an undergraduate bachelor degree from an accredited, tax-exempt college or university. Recipients must enroll as full-time students.
Diane Kay Bamberth Memorial Award
Nominations accepted on a rolling basis beginning January 1, 2026
This award will be granted to a current graduating senior of La Porte High School pursuing an undergraduate bachelor degree from an accredited, tax-exempt college or university. Nominees will demonstrate the courage and character of Diane Kay Bamberth through community service, leadership, humility, courage, tenacity, strength through diversity, and a strong moral fiber. Recipients must enroll as full-time students.
Nominators may be: Community Members, Educators, Clergy, Family Member
Jan Nona Environmental Stewardship Award
Nominations accepted January 1 – June 30, 2026
This award is granted to a resident of La Porte or Porter County who has demonstrated success in moving beyond ordinary citizenship to activist in the area of environmental protection.
Nominators may be: Community Member, Professor/Teacher, Family Member, Self, Other
