These scholarships are provided to college-bound high school students who are residents of East Chicago and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative G.P.A (trade) or a 2.5 cumulative G.P.A (college).  Students must also be involved in school and community leadership activities and exhibit qualities of high character and integrity.

An applicant MUST meet the following prerequisites at the time of application submission to be eligible for consideration:

• A resident of the City of East Chicago
  • Provide two proofs of residency which can be any of the following:
    • A state or government issued photo ID with name and address.
    • Mail from a college or university with name and address.
    • High School transcript with address listed
• High School student (junior graduating early or senior) on track to graduate with high school diploma at the end of the current academic year.
• Minimum 2.3 G.P.A (2 year applicants) and 2.7 cumulative G.P.A. (4 year applicants)
  • Must submit a copy of your latest high school transcript that shows the overall G.P.A.
• Submit two letters of recommendation from individuals (no relatives or friends) that can demonstrate evidence of the student’s character, leadership, and integrity. Where appropriate, letterhead must be used, dated and signed.
• Submit an essay (topic explained in the Scholarship Application)
• Be available for a formal interview with the Scholarship Committee if needed.
• Minimum 20 hours of Community Service to be completed on provided form: COMMUNITY SERVICE FORM

An applicant may be disqualified if information submitted is found to be incorrect or incomplete.

The next Scholarship Application will be available December 16, 2024. The application deadline is January 23, 2025.

The Foundations of East Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, marital status or parental status, sexual orientation or disability. Applicants may be asked to provide information about their gender and age. This information is used only for statistical purposes. The Foundations of East Chicago does not share or release any data or information with any other organization.

 

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2024 High School Recipients

High School Scholarship – 4 Year College/University

Bishop Noll Institute:

Amauri Moore 

Caleb Lacefield 

Damarion Pharms 

DeMarcius Royster 

Dashon Gordon 

Frida Gonzalez 

Guadalupe Aguado 

Isabella Garcia 

Julian Gonzalez 

Marlene Castellanos 

Soledad Castellanos 

Soriyah Casiano 

Taryn Hunter 

 

East Chicago Central High School:

Abdus-Salaam Salahuddin 

Amiya Robinson 

Analee Cruz 

Andrea Pelayo 

Angel Segura 

Aryca Kinnie 

Britain Love 

Camila Ramirez 

Candice Warren 

Chelsea Lott 

Daniel Seals 

Diego Galvez 

Eduardo Rodriguez 

Elena Oblea-Villada 

Fabiola Ceballos 

Fantasia Brown 

Isaiah Davidson 

Jada Sellers 

James Newson 

Joi Lokey 

Jordan Galindo 

Juan Garcia 

Julio Esquivel 

Loreal Curtis 

Kayla Seymour 

Kevin Rivera 

Lamarr Smith 

Michael Villagomez 

Raul Alonso 

Rocio Rodriguez 

Tania Flowers 

Ty’Liyah Young 

Xitlali Leon 

Zarell Jones 

Zitlaly Favela 

Hammond Academy of Science & Technology:

Jaylen Ridle

Hammond Central 

Kimberly Moreno 

 Munster 

Jabez Reed 

Josiah Reed 

Kylee Marshall 

 Whiting 

Daniela Jimenez 

Genaro Herrejon 

Sara Hernandez 

 

High School Scholarship – Trade / 2 Year College

Bishop Noll Institute 

Caleb Parks 

Jazmin Sierra 

Luis Alba 

 East Chicago Central High School 

Angel Lasalle 

Briana Lomeli 

DeonTa Timms 

Ivery Walker 

Juan Pantoja 

Kayla Garcia 

Kristal Espinoza 

Luis Barajas 

Lunden Walker 

 Whiting High School 

Daniel Martinez 

 

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