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.
Click here to complete a 2023 Scholarship Application for High School/College/Trade School Students and/or Adult Learners (non-traditional students, 21 and over). The deadline for applying is Friday, February 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; minimum 3.0 GPA; participated in school related or recreational sports. Additional essay is required.
Award Amount | $5,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior, deemed to be an outstanding student by the Social Studies Department.
Award Amount | $1,250
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Adult Learners
Criteria | Women 21+ and a Crown Point resident.
Award Amount | $575
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $1,450
Number of Awards | 5
Can re-apply yearly
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior, excelled in speech & debate - confirmed by the Speech & Debate Department.
Award Amount | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | Up to $5,000 per semester
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 8 semesters
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $2,700 per year
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 3 years
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $3,200
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA.
Award Amount | $2,500 per year
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,150
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $5,000
Number of Awards | 1
Can re-apply yearly
Apply | General or Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $675
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $2,500
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 |
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Apply | General or Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 2
Can re-apply yearly
Apply | General or Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $5,000 per year
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | 0
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | 2 Full Scholarships
Number of Awards | 2
Renewable | 8 semesters
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $3,000
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $2,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; pursuing a degree in the field of Science at Purdue Lafayette
Award Amount | $2,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; attended Eisenhower Elementary School for 4th, 5thand 6th grades
Award Amount | $500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student
Award Amount | $2,950
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $2,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; majoring in healthcare or science
Award Amount | $2,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,200
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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
Apply | General or Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Can re-apply yearly
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; pursuing degree in the field of Political Science and/or Public Policy related field of study; attending Indiana University - Bloomington; completed a minimum of 30 community service hours; recommendation provided by the Crown Point High School Government Department
Award Amount | $2,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $2,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,875
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | resident within the CPCF service area; pursuing a degree in Special Education
Award Amount | $675
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $2,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $700
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Criteria | St. Mary's Catholic student; going to Andrean
Award Amount | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | St. Mary's Catholic Community School
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 | $1,550
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attending Butler University or Ball State University
Award Amount | $1,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student (prefernce given to Crown Point resident); pursuing education in Music/Arts
Award Amount | $3,040 per year
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student
Award Amount |
Number of Awards |
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $2,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; minimum 3.0 GPA; actively involved in the Performing Arts at Crown Point High School (participation verified by CPHS Performing Arts Department); pursuing a degree in the Performing Arts
Award Amount | $500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $750
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,200
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | Crown Point, IN resident; women over the age of 21
Award Amount | $1,250
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | Adult Learner Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating senior; pursuing a degree in special education
Award Amount | $675
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student
Award Amount | $1,750
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $2,500
Number of Awards | 2
Can re-appy yearly
Apply | General or Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $2,500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $925
Number of Awards | 1
Can re-apply yearly
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,150
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Adult Learners
Criteria | Lake County, IN resident; over the age of 25
Award Amount | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $1,700
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student from Hanover Central High School, Lowell High School or Crown Point High School; minimum 3.0 GPA; participated in Cedar Lake Girls Softball League for at least 4 years as a player or umpire
Award Amount | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $500
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $3,200
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $500 per year
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student
Award Amount | $925
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $575
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | graduating student; Crown Point, IN resident; involved in community service
*Tri Kappa Scholarships are administered by the Crown Point Tri Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria (Sue Crisman Memorial Scholarship) | Crown Point, IN resident; women over the age of 21; returning to school after a 3+ year gap; involved in community service
Criteria (Women's Giving Circle) | South Lake County, IN resident; over the age of 21
*Tri Kappa Scholarships are administered by the Crown Point Tri Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter
Apply | Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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 | $750
Number of Awards | 3
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $3,200 per year
Number of Awards | 1
Renewable | 4 years
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $500
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,000
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $550
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
Graduating High School Seniors
Criteria | Crown Point High School graduating student; attended Winfield Elementary School and/or Jerry Ross Elementary School for any grade
Award Amount | $1,000
Number of Awards | 2
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January
College Students | Adult Learners
Criteria | South Lake County, IN resident; women over the age of 21
Award Amount | $1,000
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | Adult Learner Scholarship Application
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
Apply | General Scholarship Application
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 | $1,600
Number of Awards | 1
Non-Renewable
Apply | General Scholarship Application
Application available in January