The Crown Point Community Foundation is the financial administrator of over 80 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.
The 2026 Universal Scholarship Applications (providing awards for the 2026/2027 school year) will open January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026.
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA; participated in school related or recreational sports. Additional essay is required.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; excels in Social Studies. Recommended by the Head of the Social Studies Department.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Adult Learners
Criteria | Crown Point, IN resident; women 21+ returning to school.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Criteria | Graduating High School or College students; minimum 3.0 GPA, Lake or Porter County resident with Italian descent. Preference given to students with family ties to the American Italian Benevolent Society of NWI.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Can re-apply yearly
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student, excelled in speech & debate - confirmed by the Speech & Debate Department.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Graduating High School senior from Lake, Porter, Jasper or Newton County; 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 full time student status and earn a minimum 2.75 GPA each semester to continue receiving the scholarship.
Award Amount | $40,000 (up to $5,000 per semester)
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 8 semesters
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior or Crown Point resident; minimum 2.5 GPA. Must maintain full time student status and a minimum 2.5 GPA each year to continue receiving scholarship.
Award Amount | $ ($ per year)
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 3 years
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Scholarship Type 1: a Crown Point High School or a Lowell High School graduating student or Alumni; minimum 2.5 GPA; pursuing a certificate or degree at an accredited educational institution to advance their knowledge and skills in the trades industry
Criteria | Scholarship Type 2: a Crown Point High School or a Lowell High School graduating student or Alumni; minimum 3.0 GPA; majoring in a business-related field of study; attending a public or private accredited educational institution
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Criteria | South Lake County residents; pursuing a degree in the visual or performing arts.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; minimum 3.0 GPA; involved in music & sports; attending any U.S. college or vocational school.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Lake County, IN resident; Graduating High School Student, Current College Student, or Nontradtional / Adult Learner; Pursuing a degree in Education; additional essay required
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Crown Point resident; graduating high school or nontraditional / adult learner; pursuing a certificate or degree at an accredited educational institution to advance their knowledge and skills in the trade industry; preference given to students with the greater financial need
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | South Lake County resident; pursuing a degree in divinity, theology or religious ministry.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Can re-apply yearly
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Graduating High School senior; pursuing degree in Culinary Arts; accepted into an accredited program (not required, but preference given to a student involved in the ProStart program)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; minimum 3.5 GPA; accepted and attending an Indiana public college or university; involved in volunteer and/or community service activities within church, school or community throughout high school.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; minimum 3.0 GPA; attended Wheeler Middle school all 3 years. Additional essay is required.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Crown Point, Winfield, Cedar Lake or Lowell residents; attending a college, university or vocational school.
Award Amount | $2,500
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduate; completed the second semester in a program leading to a BA degree in speech & hearing pathology, optometry, or related fields; must be enrolled as a full time student; applicants enrolled in post grad degree programs in the indicated fields of study are also eligible.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Can re-apply yearly
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Graduating High School senior from Lake County, IN; minimum 2.5 GPA; Crown Point Swim Club member or alumni with verified participation in at least 12 seasons (6 years); majoring in Business, Science or Engineering at any accredited college or university. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA each year to continue receiving the scholarship.
Award Amount | $20,000 ($5,000 per year)
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Graduating High School graduating student; Crown Point resident; minimum 2.75 GPA; participated in Crown Point Cal Ripkin Baseball for a minimum of 3 years AND through age of 12
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; minimum 3.0 GPA; involved in sports (suggested by the Athletic Director).
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA; pursuing education in the fields of Business or Medical; attending an Indiana State sponsored college or university. This is a need based scholarship (proof of need may be required).
Award Amount | Full Scholarship
Number of Awards | 2
Renewable | 8 semesters
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; 30. GPA; accepted into Purdue Lafayette; majoring in Engineering, Science or Education
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Adult Learners
Criteria | Resident of Lake County, Indiana; at least 25 years old; enrolled in undergrad program at Indiana University Northwest; recipient must be taking at least 2 courses per semester; minimum 2.5 GPA; preference given to a student with financial need.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attended MacArthur Elementary School for 4th, 5th & 6th grades
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; pursuing a degree in the field of Science at Purdue Lafayette
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Graduating High School student from Crown Point High School, Hanover Central High School, Merrillville High School or Hebron High School; minimum 2.5 GPA; majoring in Education
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Andrean or Crown Point High School graduating student; majoring in Music or Art, minimum B average (3.0 GPA)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student (Athlete, Student Manager or Trainer); awarded a Major Letter in an IHSAA sanctioned sport during senior year; minimum 2.75 GPA; attending a four year college/university
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Criteria | graduating student residing in Crown Point; minimum 2.5 GPA; attended Jerry Ross Elementary School for any period of time; attending an accredited college, university, or trade school
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | South Lake County resident; up to 25 years of age; pursuing a certificate or degree in Building Trades or Auto/Diesel Mechanics
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Criteria | graduating student from Crown Point High School or Andrean High School; resident of Crown Point; minimum 3.0 GPA; accepted/attending Butler University; pursuing degree in Pharmacy preferred; involved in extracuricular activities
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Can re-apply yearly
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; pursuing degree in Business; attending an Indiana public or private university
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Criteria | graduating high school or college student residing in Lake County, IN; pursuing degree in field of Construction Engineering; attending Purdue University Northwest or Purdue University Lafayette (preference to Purdue University Northwest)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Can re-apply yearly
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating high school student; resident of Crown Point, Cedar lake or Lowell; minimum 2.8 GPA
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; minimum 2.5 GPA; one female who has participated in basketball or tennis; one male who has participated in basketball or baseball
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | resident within the CPCF service area; pursuing a degree in Special Education
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; involved with the high school music department (vocal or instrumental)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Criteria | graduating high school student; resident of Crown Point or the Crown Point Community School District
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student or Crown Point resident; attended Lake Street Elementary School for the 4th, 5th & 6th grades
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student in Lake County, IN; attending Purdue University Lafayette; pursuing degree in veterinary science
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attending Butler University or Ball State University
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student (prefernce given to Crown Point resident); pursuing education in Music/Arts
Award Amount | $ ($ per year)
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; pursuing degree in the field of English; recommendation by the Crown Point High School English Department Chair
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Scholarship Type 1: CPHS graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA; must have documented completion of involvement in at least 5 theatre productions (either on stage, backstage, or any combination) from CPHS; pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at any accredited college or university
If no one meets the criteria in the last bullet point, the following criteria may be considered in the order of priority:
Criteria | Scholarship Type 2: CPHS graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA; must have documented completion of involvement in at least 5 theatre productions (either on stage, backstage, or any combination) from CPHS; pursuing a degree at any accredited college, university, or trade school
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attending any Indiana college/university; preference given to Solon Robinson Elementary School alumni
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student from Andrean High School; dedicated to football; recommendation by the Andrean High School Football Coaching Staff
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; football player; (recommendation by the CPHS Athletic Director or Football Coach)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Criteria | graduating high school student residing in Crown Point; minimum 2.5 GPA; pursuing degree in Art Education at an accredited college or university
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; pursuing degree in Secondary Education
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Crown Point, IN resident; women over the age of 21
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating students. Additional essay is required.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; pursuing a degree in special education
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student or Crown Point High School alumni; minimum 2.5 GPA; pursuing a certificate or degree to advance knowledge/skills in the trades industry
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Can re-appy yearly
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA; lettered senior year in varsity sport with intention of competing in college athletics (suggested by CPHS Athletic Department/Director)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Criteria | attending Purdue Northwest or Purdue Lafayette; student accepted into the Construction Management & Engineering Technology program; full-time student status; minimum 3.0 GPA
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Can re-apply yearly
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; pursuing a degree in the field of Science
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attended Robert Taft Middle School for 6th, 7th & 8th grades
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Adult Learners
Criteria | Lake County, IN resident; over the age of 25
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attending Indiana University - Bloomington; minimum 3.0 GPA; demonstrated leadership & participation in civic activities during high school
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student in Lake, Porter, Jasper, or Newton County; minimum 3.0 GPA; played at least 4 years in Cedar Lake Girls Softball League and/or Riptide Travel Ball; attending any accredited college, university, or trade school. Additional essay required.
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attended Solon Robinson Elementary School for 3 consecutive years
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating high school student; graduate of St. Mary's Catholic Community School (Crown Point); involved in religious activities
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; member of the CPHS Boys Cross Country Team for at least 2 years; (recommended by the CPHS Boys CC Coach)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attended Timothy Ball Elementary School 1st-5th grades. Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time student status each year for renewal)
Award Amount | $ ($ per year)
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student ot alumni; minimum 2.5 GPA; attending an accredited Indiana educational institution to pursue either a certificate or degree in the trades industry, a certificate in cosmetology, esthetician or massage therapy, or another degree in a chosen field of study; participated in the Crown Point Bulldog Hockey Club during high school for any length of time (must provide signed documentation)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | male and female "Athletes of the Year" at Hanover Central High School; (recommended by the Hanover Central High School Athletic Director)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating high school student; Crown Point, IN resident; involved in community service
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Crown Point, IN resident; women over the age of 21; returning to school after a 3+ year gap; involved in community service
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Criteria | South Lake County, IN resident; over the age of 21
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating high school student; graduated from Trinity Lutheran School (Crown Point); maintained a C average or above
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA; majoring in natural sciences or humanities (no theology). Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for renewal.
Award Amount | $ ($ per year)
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student from Lake Central High School, Portage High School or Crown Point High School; senior football player; minimum 3.25 GPA; (preference given to student who has worked part-time or full-time during high school)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Trinity Lutheran Evangelical School (Crown Point) graduating student; preference given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in music
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; pursuing a degree in Elementary or Secondary Education
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student residing in Crown Point; minimum 2.5 GPA; attended Winfield Elementary School for any period of time; attending an accredited college, university, or trade school
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | South Lake County, IN resident; women over the age of 21
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors | College Students
Criteria | graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA; son, daughter or grandchild of Youche Country Club member (in good standing for a minimum of 2 years)
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point resident; graduating high school student; minimum 3.0 GPA; accepted and attending Butler University or DePauw University
Award Amount | $
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Application available in January