Members Advantage Credit Union Awards Two $1,000 College Scholarships

MICHIGAN CITY | Members Advantage Credit Union has awarded two $1,000 scholarships for members pursuing a college education. Theresa Saenz, a Michigan City High School graduating senior, received the Leona Bruno Scholarship, and the Gail Walker Scholarship has been awarded to Shubhra Murarka…

Gardeners grow and share

CROWN POINT | Lake County Purdue Master Gardeners gathered recently to celebrate countless hours volunteers spend helping others grow with gardening and landscaping.

Legacy Foundation announces Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

Six exceptional Lake County students have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships as the Legacy Foundation's 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.

Local McDonald’s Operators and Food Bank of Northwest Indiana Establish HOPE Scholarship for High School Students

MUNSTER | Northwest Indiana McDonald’s Operators (NIMO) and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana have partnered to establish the HOPE Scholarship for local high school students. The new scholarship program is open to graduating high school seniors living in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, and J…

I Too Sing America to award scholarships

EAST CHICAGO | In commemoration of I Too Sing America's (ITSA) "Black Music Month Celebration" and the "I Too Sing America Organization of NWI, Inc.," ITSA will award three $500 scholarships, for high school students, who are residents of Northwest Indiana in good standing and eligible to re…

Hobart club offers scholarships

HOBART | The Hobart Kiwanis Club will award scholarships to students residing within the municipal boundaries of the city of Hobart and Lake Station.

Scholarships available for Dyer, St. John, Schererville students

The Zeta Psi chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority is offering scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,000 for graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend college or a vocational/training school. Candidates must be in the academic top 25 percent of their class and have volunteer a…

Apply for a scholarship from auto deadlers

The Northwest Indiana Auto Trade Association, composed of new car dealerships and associate members, will award six, $2,000 scholarships this year to high school seniors continuing their education this fall.

Legacy Foundation offers funding for the future

Legacy Foundation manages 30 scholarship funds established by community members that serve a range of students as diverse as Lake County.

Crown Point Community Foundation grants scholarships to AP students

CROWN POINT | Crown Point High School has once again benefited from a strong relationship with the Crown Point Community Foundation. For the third year in a row, the CPCF has generously awarded a grant to fund Advanced Placement end-of-course tests to students who demonstrate a financial need.

Lansing organization to grant scholarships

The Lansing Old Timers organization will be awarding six, one-time grants of $1,000 or $500 to three male and three female high school seniors who have participated in a Lansing Old Timers sponsored program.

Crete Woman's Club begins scholarship application process

The Crete Woman's Club is taking applications for scholarships it awards to area students. From left are Rita Roberston, chair of the Crete Woman's Club scholarship committee, with Jane Castle, Joanne Sarros and Pat Ortinau, as they begin the process to award scholarships.

Crete Woman's Club begins scholarship application process

CRETE | The Crete Woman's Club will award $6,000 in scholarships this spring.

It's scholarship time at the Crown Point Community Foundation

“One day, all children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.”

Portage YMCA knocks down pins to build up people

PORTAGE | Cheers and shouts went up as the bowling pins fell down Sunday at Camelot Lanes in Portage.

Indiana State transfer scholarships available for Ivy Tech, Vincennes grads

Indiana State University has a limited number of $4,000 scholarships available for Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University graduates looking to pursue their four-year degree.

Mardi Gras benefits local scholarships

EAST CHICAGO | I Too Sing America Organization of NWI Inc. will present its third annual scholarship fundraiser, Masquerade Mardi Gras - East Chicago Style Friday in the Discovery Ballroom at Ameristar Casino & Hotel, 777 Ameristar Blvd.

Indiana University Scholarship applications open

GARY | Returning Indiana University Northwest students can start applying for scholarships awarded by the Indiana University Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Crete Woman's Club promotes south suburban culture, scholarship opportunities

Members of the Crete Woman's Club enjoy the activities at a recent event. The club will host a Feb. 21 meeting on the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at the Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete.