The Crown Point Community Foundation is the financial administrator of over 75 scholarship funds created by generous community donors. Scholarship criteria is chosen by the donor. The scholarship committee reviews all submitted applications and makes recommendations based on the criteria of each scholarship.
Click here to complete a 2022 Scholarship Application for High School/College and/or Adult Learners (non-traditional students, 21 and over). The deadline for applying is Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
College Students | Adult Learners
Women 21 and over, Crown Point resident, attending college, university, trade or technical school. Need based. Amount varies. Apply on the Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior confirmed by Crown Point High School Social Studies department. $1,000 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, minimum 3.0 GPA. Essay required, explaining how the student has overcome adversity in life. Student has also participated in either school related sports or recreational sports through high school. $2,500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Lake or Porter County resident with Italian descent. Graduating High School or College students. Preference given to a student with family ties to the American Italian Benevolent Society of NWI. Attending college, tradeschool, or technical school. 3.0 GPA. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January. Can re-apply yearly.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, excelled in speech and debate, confirmed by Speech and Debate sponsor. Amount of scholarship varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating senior from Lake, Porter, Jasper or Newton Counties in IN. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Attending an Indiana state sponsored college, university or technical school. Family income between $80,000 and $150,000. Must maintain a 2.75 GPA and full time student status in college every semester to receive additional semester scholarship payments. Up to $5,000 per semester for 8 semesters. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Student graduating from CPHS or Crown Point resident. 2.5 GPA or above. Full time student attending college, university, technical or vocational school. $2,000 per year/3 years renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior attending any IN college. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Residents within the CPCF service area of Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Lowell or Winfield, enrolled in college classes, majoring in visual or performing arts. 2 scholarships per year, 1 male, 1 female. Amount varies. Can re-apply. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating student, 3.0 GPA, renewable 4 continuous yrs. $2,500 per yr/4yrs. Apply on the General Scholarship application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, min. 3.0 GPA, involved in music and sports, attending any US college or vocational school . Amount varies, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Crown Point, Lowell, Cedar Lake or Winfield resident in a formal education process towards full time ministry work. Amount varies. Apply on the Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating High School senior pursuing a degree in Culinary Arts. Accepted into an accredited program. Preference given but not required, to student involved in the ProStart program. $500 non-renewable. No scholarship awarded in 2022.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating student, min 3.5 GPA, accepted and attending an IN public college or university. Involved in volunteer and/or community service activities within their church, school or community throughout high school, $2,500, non-renewable scholarship. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, attended Wheeler Middle school all 3 yrs, 3.0GPA. Requires additional essay, explaining how they lived the principles taught at Col. Wheeler Middle School . $1,000 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Crown Point, Winfield, Cedar Lake and Lowell students attending college. Amount and number of scholarships depends on donations received to the CPCF Community Scholarship Fund. Apply on the General Scholarship Application or Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January (Apply on application which applies to your situation).
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, active member in Robodogs for at least 3 years, including senior year. $500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Crown Point High School graduate, completed the second semester in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing pathology, optometry, or related fields, at an accredited college or university by the time the scholarship is to be paid. Applicants enrolled in post grad degree programs in the indicated fields of study shall also be eligible. Applicants must be enrolled as full time students. Other selection criteria will be financial need, scholastic ability, character, leadership and integrity. $1,000 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application or Adult Learner Application in January. (Apply on application which applies to your situation)
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point Swim Club member or alumni with at least 12 seasons (6 yrs) of verified participation. Graduating student in Lake County, IN. Majoring in Business, Science or Engineering at any accredited college or university. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA to receive additional scholarship payments. 4 Year $20,000 Renewable Scholarship ($5,000 per year) Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point resident, graduating senior, min 2.75 GPA, participated in CP Cal Ripkin Baseball a minimum of 3 years AND through playing age of 12, attending college or vocational school. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Two full 8 semester scholarships awarded. One to a Crown Point High School graduating senior girl and one to a boy. Must be attending an IN state sponsored university, preferably one student majoring in nursing or medical field, and one majoring in the business field, 3.0 GPA. Both need based. May require proof of need. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior accepted at Purdue Lafayette with a 3.0GPA majoring in Engineering, Science or Education, non-renwable scholarship, amount and number of scholarships varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Adult Learners
Resident of Lake County, Indiana at least 25 years old, enrolled at Indiana University Northwest. Recipient must be taking at least 2 courses per semester, minimum GPA 2.5 with preference given to a student with financial need. Cannot be in a graduate program. $1,000, non-renewable. Apply on the Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Must have attended MacArthur Elementary School 4th and 5th grades. $1,000 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating Crown Point High School students, pursuing a degree in a STEM related field of study, attending and accepted at Purdue Lafayette, minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference given to student involved in community service or working while attending school. 2 $2,750 scholarships. Non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Must have attended Eisenhower Elementary School 4th and 5th grades. $500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior intending to major in special education, non-renewable. Amount of scholarship varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Crown Point, Winfield, Cedar Lake or Lowell resident pursuing a certificate or degree in bookkeeping or accounting, or pursuing a certificate in auto, truck or diesel mechanics. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Non-renewable. Apply on the Adult Learner Scholarship Application or General Scholarship Application in January. (Apply on application which applies to your situation)
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior involved on swim team. One boy and one girl. Winner confirmed by swim coach. 2 $1,000 non-renewable scholarships. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating high school student from Crown Point High School, Hanover Central High School, Merrillville High School or Hebron High School, attending an accredited college or university, pursuing an education degree. $2,500 non-renewable scholarship. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Andrean or Crown Point High School graduating senior, majoring in music or art in college, B average, non-renewable. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating student, majoring in healthcare or science, attending an accredited college or university. $2,500 non-renewable award. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior who lettered in their senior year in an IHSAA sanctioned sport as player or manager. Confirmed by CPHS Athletic Director, 2.75 GPA or higher. $1,000 non-renewable. Amount of scholarships varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
South Lake County resident, 25 yrs old or younger, attending building trades or auto/diesel mechanics program leading to a certificate or degree. $1,000 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application or the Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January. (Apply on Application that applies to your situation)
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Andrean or Crown Point High School graduate attending Butler University. 3.0 min GPA, full time student. Students can re-apply as long as they meet the criteria. Pharmacy major preferred. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior majoring in business, attending any IN college or university. $1,000 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior girl involved in tennis or basketball, 2.5GPA or above, and/or a CPHS graduating senior boy involved in baseball or basketball, 2.5GPA or above. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior intending to major in special education. Amount varies, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior involved in music, non-renewable. Amount of scholarship varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Crown Point resident, graduate of or graduating Crown Point High School, traditional or non-traditional student attending college or vocational school. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Resident of Lake County, IN, majoring in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Botany, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Education, Entomology or other similar major that benefits consumer gardening. Must be attending a 4 year accredited college/university that offers above majors. Graduating High School students and college students already in one of the above programs can apply. Awarded by the Lake County Master Gardeners Scholarship Committee. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Must have attended Lake Street School 4th and 5th grades. $500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior accepted and attending Butler or Ball State University. $1,000 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating senior in Lake Co., IN attending Purdue Lafayette and intending to major in vet science, non-renewable. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating High School senior, Crown Point resident, majoring in music/art. Renewable for 4 years. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. $500 non-renewable. No scholarship awarded in 2022.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior actively involved in the Performing Arts at Crown Point High School, accepted into a college or university, pursuing a BA in Performing Arts. $500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, studying English in college, confirmed by CPHS English chair. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior attending any Indiana college. Preference given to Solon Robinson Elementary School alumni. $1,000 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Andrean High School graduating student who was involved on the football team, attending any college, university, trade or technical school. Nominated by Andrean football coaching staff. $750 non-renewable. Student must apply on the CPCF General Scholarship Application.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, involved on football team. Nominated by CPHS football coaching staff. $1,000 scholarship, non-renewable. Student must apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Women 21 and over, Crown Point resident, attending college, university, trade or technical school. Need based, non-renewable. Amount varies. Apply on the Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, majoring in secondary education. $500 scholarship, non-renewable. No scholarship awarded in 2022.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Graduating Crown Point High School students or Alumni of Crown Point High School. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Pursuing a certificate or degree at an accredited educational institution to advance their knowledge and skills in the trades industry, $2,500. Apply on the General Scholarship Application or the Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January. (Apply on application that applies to your situation)
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Min. 3.0 GPA. Student/Athlete lettered senior year. Intention of competing in college athletics. Confirmed by CPHS Athletic Director. $2,500 non-renewable award. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Student enrolled in the Construction Engineering and Management Technologies Program at Purdue Northwest or Purdue Lafayette. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Can re-apply. Amount of scholarship varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior majoring in science. Minimum $500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, attended Robert Taft Middle School all 3 years. Amount and number of scholarships varies, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Lake County, IN resident over 25 continuing their education at a college, university or technical school. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Non-renewable. Apply on the Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior accepted at IU Bloomington, 3.0 GPA, involved in community/volunteer activities, non-renewable. Amount of scholarship varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating senior from Hanover Central, Lowell, or Crown Point High School who will be attending any college, university or vocational school. Applicant must have participated in the Cedar Lake Girls Softball League for at least 4 years. Amount and number of scholarships varies, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Must have attended Solon Robinson Elementary School 4th and 5th grades. Amount and number of scholarships varies, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, accepted and attending Ball State University, majoring in Education. $2,500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating senior. Must be graduate of St. Mary Catholic Community School Crown Point and have performed religious service through high school. 2 scholarships. $500 each, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Member of Crown Point High School Cross Country Team nominated by coaching staff. Amount varies. Student must apply on the CPCF General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior, attended Timothy Ball Elementary School, 1st through 5th grades. Renewable $500 for 4 years. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA to renew yearly. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Amount of scholarship varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Male and female athletes of the year at Hanover Central High School. Minimum $500 non-renewable.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point resident, graduating senior, attending accredited college or university full time. Involved in community service and educational pursuits. Amount and number of scholarships varies. These scholarships are administered by Crown Point Tri Kappa but chosen from the CPCF pool of applicants. Apply on the CPCF General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Non-renewable $1,000 scholarships to women who reside in Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Winfield or Lowell, pursuing an associates, bachelor or advanced degree at an accredited college, university or trade school. Preference to applilcants who are community/civic minded. Can re-apply yearly. Number of scholarships varies from year to year. Starting in 2022, an additional scholarship will be awarded to a woman who is resuming her education after a gap of 3 or more years, with the same criteria as above. This scholarship will be in memory of Sue Crisman and will be awarded as the Sue Crisman Memorial Scholarship, $1,000. Please apply on the 2022 Adult Learner Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating high school student and Trinity Lutheran School Crown Point graduate. Minimum C average. 3 $750 scholarships, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior majoring in natural sciences or humanities, no theology. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Renewable for 4 years. Amount varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating senior football player from Lake Central, Portage or Crown Point High School attending an accredited college or university, GPA 3.25 or higher. Prefer student who worked part or full-time while playing football through high school. $500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Graduating senior, who attended Trinity Lutheran School CP. Prefer music major but not required. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior majoring in education. Minimum $500 scholarship, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point High School graduating senior. Must have attended either of these schools at any grade level at least 2 years. 2 $1,000 scholarships, non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Female Crown Point, Winfield, Cedar Lake or Lowell resident over 21 continuing their education beyond high school at a college, university or technical school or program. $1,000 non-renewable, can re-apply yearly. There will also be a $1,000 scholarship awarded by Crown Point Tri Kappa from this pool of applicants. Apply on the Adult Learner Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Son/daughter/grandchild of current Youche Country Club member in good standing for at least 2 years. Student attending any college or vocational school, 3.0 GPA. Amount and number of scholarships varies. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Crown Point resident, graduating high school student accepted and attending Butler University or DePauw University. Min. 3.0 GPA. $1,500 non-renewable. Apply on the General Scholarship Application in January.
Application available in January