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
- Provide two proofs of residency which can be any of the following:
- 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 2.0 G.P.A (2 year applicants) and 2.5 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.
An applicant may be disqualified if information submitted is found to be incorrect or incomplete.
The Scholarship Application will Re-Open in Fall 2024.
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.
2022 High School Recipients
High School Scholarship – College/University
Bishop Noll Institute:
Giancarlo Angel
Eric Copeland
Kyle Elkins
Genesis Hernandez
Priscilla Martinez
Bianca Perez
Ceasar Perez
Ceaira Robinson
Ali’Yanna Rodgers
Yosmaliz Rivera
Jacob Rosa
Roxana Salazar
East Chicago Central High School:
Grecia Alcantar
Camila Alvarez
Jovares Alvarez
Ymari Banuelos
Arleecia Brenston
Alynn Buenavides
Aniyah Butler
Ivonne Cabrera
Lamaria Covington
Brian Esquivel
Valeria Fernandez
Jaliyah Frierson
Kanysha Green
Ramiro Guerra
Dulce Guerrero
Julian Guerrero
Alpheus Johnson
Tacora Jordan
Alondra Lima
Rosalia Madrigal
Melissa Pena
Destiny Peterson
Myteonna Phillips
Christian Rojas
Arturo Silva
Dante Silva
Jaylene Smith
Adeana Vargas
Michael Vaughn
Hammond Academy of Science & Technology:
Jacob Magana
Paul Solis
Johanna Zendejas
Highland:
Mya Bailey
Whiting High School:
Phillip Brooks
Paulette Fernandez
Maya Franciski
Michelle Guadarrama
Jesus Ortiz-Bejar
DeJuan Player
Grace Thomas
Heidi Villanueva
High School Scholarship – Trade
East Chicago Central High School
Deshawn Johnson
Citali Garcia Padron
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