PTEF Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to Pike seniors who excel in academic talents in the classroom or good citizenship in the community, and who plan to further their education.

Note: PTEF scholarships undergo periodic review and revision. We make every effort to keep this web site up to date with the latest scholarship information. For additional information about each PTEF scholarship including the number of each scholarship offered, amounts of each scholarship, deadlines, and criteria, please check with the CCRC or view the scholarship applications for the current year.

Class of 2025 scholarship recipients will be announced at the PHS Honors Night in May of 2025.

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Scholarships Offered

NEW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025

The Collett Family Scholarship – $2000/year – renewable for 4 years – Total Award $8000

This scholarship was established by Stephanie Collett (Crim) to support Pike High School seniors pursuing a degree in Business or STEM related fields. Stephanie graduated from Pike High School in 2003 and attended the University of Southern California to obtain an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and later received her MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. Stephanie benefited from scholarships to pursue her education and wants to help current Pike students in the same way.

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Scholarship Criteria (click here)

Scholarship Amount: $2,000 award renewable for 4 years (for a maximum of $8000 total), provided the student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA while pursuing their degree. Student will be required to submit their transcript annually. Must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) and be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must be planning to pursue a major in either a STEM or Business related discipline.
  4. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Taylor M. Owens Scholarship – $1000 Award

Taylor Owens was a 2019 graduate of Pike High School who earned her Certified Nursing Assistant License and was pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse when she lost her life in a tragic car accident in July 2021. This scholarship is funded by family and friends who wish to honor Taylor’s legacy of generosity and kindness.

Taylor is remembered as being driven, lively, outgoing, kind, and reliable. She demonstrated a strong work ethic and worked hard to improve in areas that challenged her. Taylor had a heart for others and loved being part of the healthcare profession. At Pike High School, she was active in choir and was a manager for the Varsity Football team. Taylor’s family and former teachers described her as a passionate young woman “with such a big heart (who) would do anything for anyone” and remembered her kindness, smile, and gift for encouraging everyone around her.

Applicants should demonstrate the qualities Taylor embodied: hard work, integrity, reliability, kindness, generosity, and a drive to improve and succeed. One graduating senior will be selected to receive this one-time award of $1,000.

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Scholarship Criteria (click here)

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award. Must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA (unweighted) and be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must be planning to pursue a major in nursing.
  4. At least one letter of recommendation is required. You may submit no more than three. The letter(s) must be from someone outside your family and can include teachers, coaches, supervisors, pastors, or other individuals that can speak to your character, integrity, and work ethic.Please follow instructions in application
  5. Preference will be given to students who have been a part of the CNA program at Pike.
  6. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Jodi MacDonald Memorial Scholarship – $1000/year – renewable for 4 years – Total Award $4000

Mrs. Jodi MacDonald taught English at Pike High School, beginning her teaching career in 1992. Mrs.MacDonald was an excellent teacher. She had a way of getting the most from her students and they would end up loving English class…in spite of her being a fanatic for proper grammar! Most students lucky enough to have had Mrs. MacDonald in class ended up claiming her as their favorite teacher. She mentored countless students over her tenure at Pike and her memory lives on in each of them. Mrs. MacDonald also coached volleyball and basketball at Pike High School, positively impacting many athletes during that time. She was an amazing athlete herself and imparted her skills and knowledge to her teams. Mrs. MacDonald was a three-sport varsity athlete in high school and a two-sport varsity athlete in college. She earned many awards for her athleticism, leadership, and mental attitude. She took pride in being a student-athlete and was always an honor student in the classroom. Our ideal applicant is a senior, who plays a sport, and is going to college for a degree in education. (An English teacher is preferred, but not a full requirement). This student should be a hard worker with a 2.5 GPA or higher. He or she should be a friend to all, have a great sense of humor, and LOVE to read!

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award renewable for 4 years (for maximum of $4,000 total), provided the student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA while pursuing their degree. Student will be required to submit their transcript annually. Must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA (unweighted) and be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must be planning to major in education.
  4. Preference given to students who have been a part of an athletic team at Pike – Varsity, JV, Manager, Trainer, etc.
  5. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

The Coach Darner Scholarship – $1998/year – renewable for 4 years – Total Award $7992

Coach Alan Darner was the head coach of the Pike Red Devil Basketball Team from 1996 – 2001. His teams went 109-37 and won three conference championships, one Marion County championship, three sectionals, two regionals, two semi-state titles and the 1998 & 2001 IHSAA 4A state championships. He was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 recognizing a career that also included stints at Anderson Highland High School, Malvern High School, Steubenville Catholic Central, Medina High School and Tiffin Columbian High School.
Coach Darner is remembered by his 1998 team for three very admirable qualities:

    Discipline

  • Tough love for his players; coaching his way
  • Preparation pays
    Accountability

  • Never did anything halfway- Always gave 100% to whatever he committed to
  • Demanding but would do anything for you
    Leadership

  • Intensity in everything he did
  • Instilled his passion for the game of basketball into his family, players, and everyone around him

Former Mr. Basketball Chris Thomas said, “Coach Darner had tough love for us. He wanted to win more than anybody else on the court. He knew how to take a group of talented guys and put them together with the ultimate goal of winning a state championship. He had such an important role in my life. In a day and age where everybody is so soft and you can’t say anything to a player or parent, Coach Darner did it his way. And he had to juggle a lot of egos, especially mine.”

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Scholarship Criteria (click here)

Scholarship Amount: $1,998 award (honoring the 1998 State Championship Team) renewable for 4 years (for maximum of $7,992 total), provided the student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA while pursuing their degree. Student will be required to submit their transcript annually. Must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA (unweighted) and be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must have been a part of an athletic team at Pike – Varsity, JV, Manager, Trainer, etc.
  4. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

The Ed and Carmen Siegel Scholarship – $1,000 Award

Ed and Carmen Siegel valued the importance of family. Whether it was their three children: Mark, Julie, and David, they were family-oriented—be it the Pike basketball family, the Pike faculty family, or the Pike community family. The definition of family for Ed and Carmen was all encompassing.
Carmen was a nursery schoolteacher in Pike Township at Bethel Nursery School for sixteen years. She loved teaching in a Christian-themed environment where she valued the importance of faith, music, and play nurturing young children to grow in an encouraging environment. Carmen was an active volunteer within the community and Pike schools. Her contagious personality made her a friend to all she met.
Ed began his devotion to Pike Township joining the faculty at Central Elementary in 1967. He became the Pike High School Boys Head Basketball coach in 1970 and retained that position until his retirement in 1995. During Ed’s time at Pike High School, he valued teaching Economics to all graduating seniors, where his business advice was often sought. The students loved Ed and in turn awarded him with the “Gold Brick Award” five times for his devotion to education. Ed’s basketball success of six Sectional wins and two regional wins recognized him with the “Marion County Coach of the Year” three times, and the CSAC “Coach of the Year” seven times throughout his career. However, his greatest basketball memory was coaching his sons, Mark, and David, two outstanding Pike High School athletes. Ed continued his support to community serving on the Pike School Board from 1998 through 2002.
Carmen was as much a member of the Pike Basketball teams as Ed was. You could find Carmen in the stands cheering for Pike at every game. Her home, heart, and dinner table were always open to students—both during their high school years and long after their glory days on the court or classroom had faded away. Carmen was as much a mother figure to students and players as Ed was a father figure.
Carmen and Ed were devoted to their children, Mark, Julie, and David. Along with their children, the Siegel home was always open to welcome others with love and laughter. That love and inclusion extended to the Pike faculty, students, and community where Carmen and Ed were loved in return. To know Carmen and Ed was to be a part of their family forever to share in community, love, and laughter.

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Scholarship Criteria (click here)

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university or technical school student attends
Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) and be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must have attended Pike High School for four years.
  4. You must be an active member of the Pike community as evidenced by your involvement in athletics, clubs, and additional extracurricular activities.
  5. You must have received a varsity letter in at least one PHS sport.
  6. You must submit 2 letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or club sponsor. Please follow instructions in application
  7. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

The Voight Family Scholarship – $1,000 Award

Evan Voight graduated Pike High School in 2003, attended Indiana University for his undergraduate degree in Business and Butler University for his master’s in Business Administration. Evan has previously mentored high school students through the Starfish Initiative and believes in helping students who are first-generation college students to achieve their academic goals after PHS.

This scholarship will go to a student who is a first-generation college student and demonstrates a drive to make a positive impact in the world by furthering their education.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university or technical school student attends
Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a first-generation college student (the first member of your immediate family to attend college)
  2. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) and be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  3. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  4. You must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Please follow instructions in application
  5. Special consideration will be given to students who ARE a part of the 21st Century Scholars Program.
  6. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

The MA Booth Honoring the Amazing Pike Educators Alumni Association Scholarship – $1,500 Award

Pike schools have many amazing teachers – this scholarship will go to a student who best describes their favorite teacher in their essay. Additional consideration will be given to students whose parents or grandparents are alumni of Pike High School or New Augusta High School.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,500 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university or technical school student attends
Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must have at least a 2.0 GPA (unweighted) and be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher..
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

The Stanford Keglar Achievement Scholarship – $1000 Award

Stanford Keglar, a 2003 graduate of Pike High School, excelled in multiple sports and served his community during his time matriculating at PHS. While a student, he excelled in football, swimming, and track, making a name for himself as an important part of the Pike football program in particular.
Among his many honors were: All-Conference Football, All-County Football, All-State Football, All-Region Football, All-Midwest Football, and #2 Linebacker in the state. For the Red Devils Swimming and Diving Team, Stanford was the conference swimming champion in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard fly, 200-yard freestyle relay and 200-yard medley relay. He was County Champion in the 50-yard free and 100-yard butterfly. He won sectionals in the free, 200-yard medley relay and 200-yard freestyle relay, where he was the anchor. As a member of the track team, Stanford participated in the 440 Relay Team, won conference in the discus, and placed at state for discus. After being voted Athlete of the Year as a Pike senior, Stanford went on to receive a football scholarship at Purdue University, and was later drafted by the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.
Even now, service to his church, his family, and his school are all especially important to Stanford. Students applying for this scholarship should be active in their church, their community, and their school. A community service log with the appropriate signatures is required to apply for this scholarship. There is also a required essay expressing how applicants represent the qualities that Stanford and his family value.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university or technical school student attends
Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA (unweighted).
  2. You must be pursuing a Core 40 diploma or higher.
  3. You must be an active member of your church and/or community and your school.
  4. You must have been a member of a sports team at PHS for at least two years.
  5. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  6. You must submit a log of service hours. Service is defined as: voluntary work to help people in a particular way/unpaid work intended to be of social use/to help those in need/to give back to the community. Please download the service log, complete, and upload with your application
  7. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Minority Women in STEM Scholarship – $2000 Award

This scholarship was established by Pike High School Class of ‘93 alumnae, Kris Morris (Dela Cruz) and Cicely Hart (Brown). Kris earned a B.S. Chemical Engineering, ’97 from Columbia University and Cicely earned a B.S. Electrical Engineering, ‘98 from Purdue University. They are both successful career women of leadership in engineering at FMCG and Energy companies. This scholarship reflects their commitment to education and values by supporting minority women students who are academic achievers in STEM. Applicants for this scholarship should be prepared to express how their college study will contribute to resolving an important issue in their major. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount: $2,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university or technical school student attends

Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a BIPOC (classifications recognized by census), female identifying senior at Pike High School.
  2. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA (unweighted).
  3. You must be pursuing a Core 40 diploma or higher.
  4. You must be planning to pursue a degree in a STEM related discipline.
  5. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  6. You must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Please follow the instructions in the application.
  7. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Clarence C. Wood Scholarship – $1000 Award

The Clarence C. Wood Scholarship is established in honor of Clarence C. Wood, a 1943 graduate of Pike High School. Clarence graduated from Indiana University in 1950 after serving three years in the U.S. Navy. He spent most of his career in banking, being the first African-American banking center manager for American Fletcher National Bank (AFNB, now Chase Bank). Clarence was dedicated to his family and to Pike Township, living and serving in Pike for more than 80 years. He served in many capacities including MSD Pike Township School Board, treasurer and president; Pike Alumni Association; Pike Historical Society; Pike Lions Club, treasurer and president. His Christian life was one of high character and moral values and of community service. Applicants for this scholarship should be prepared to express how they value community service, volunteering, and giving back to the Pike community. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university or technical school student attends

Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must demonstrate involvement in community service in the Pike community by participating in a volunteer position over an extended period of time.
  4. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

IB Scholarship – $1,000 award

This scholarship is awarded to one student in the IB Programme who best fits the IB Learner Profile. Scholarship Amount: $1000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student chooses to attend.

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Criteria: This award is presented to one senior student from the IB Diploma Programme (DP) who best meets the following criteria.

      1. You must be a senior at Pike High School maintaining at least a 3.5 weighted GPA (attach transcript)
      2. You must be pursuing an Academic Honors diploma or higher.
      3. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
      4. You must have submitted 3 CAS experiences that demonstrate your participation and service to the IB CP and Pike High School.
      5. You must complete all sections of this application.
      6. You must include a copy of your transcript with the application.

    Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Hallmark of Excellence Scholarship – $1500 Award

This scholarship is for students who rank in the upper 10% of their graduating class and are pursuing a Core 40 diploma or higher. A short essay about a designated topic is required, along with details of your community/school involvement. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,500 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School and rank in the top 10% of your graduating class (weighted).
  2. You must have been a Pike High School student for at least three years.
  3. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  4. You must be an active member of the student body as demonstrated by your participation and service to Pike High School.
  5. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Maggie Harry Memorial Scholarship – $2000 Award

This scholarship is in honor of Maggie Harry, a Pike student who suffered from bipolar disorder and lost her life to this terrible disease. She left a legacy of creativity and inspiration. She was a goofball and proud of it. Anyone who knew her is filled with stories of joy and wonder. Through this scholarship, we are seeking someone who exemplifies-in his or her own way-that spirit. Students applying for this scholarship should be individuals who have improved-in large or small ways-the lives in their orbit. They should have made concentrated efforts to improve themselves and incorporate creativity into their lives. They also will show care about the world beyond their immediate surroundings. The scholarship committee is less concerned with where you are studying and more focused on how your plans will contribute to you as a person. If you have any doubt about your qualifications, please apply anyway.
We hope that is what Maggie would have done.
-The Harry Family
Applicants must be pursuing a Core 40 diploma or higher. The application includes a short essay response on a designated topic. A teacher reference is encouraged, but not required. Finalists may be interviewed by the scholarship committee. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount: $2,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student chooses to attend.

Criteria:  This award will be presented to one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a graduating senior, pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher. Please provide your transcript.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You are encouraged to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, but one is not required. Please follow instructions in application.
  4. If you are a finalist, you must be willing to be interviewed by the scholarship committee.
  5. You must demonstrate and/or describe your creativity (performing arts, writing, design, class project, etc).
  6. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Michael K. Guest Memorial Scholarship – $1000 Award

This scholarship was established in honor of an alumnus of Pike High School (1967). Michael dedicated his career to law and raised his children in Pike Township. He pursued excellence, valued his family above all, and expected them to be hardworking, honest, and demonstrate high character, just as he strived to do. Applicants must be pursuing a Core 40 diploma or higher and have at least a 3.5 GPA. They must also provide details of community/school activities and prepare a short essay expressing how they represent the qualities Michael valued. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must have been a Pike High School student for grades 9-12.
  3. You must have a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
  4. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  5. You must be an active participant in the community, demonstrated by your involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, or service activities.
  6. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Michael Thibault Culinary Arts Scholarship – $1,000 Award

The Michael Thibault Culinary Arts Scholarship is established in the memory of Michael Thibault, a longtime Pike resident, and father of children who attend and/or have graduated from Pike Township schools. Mike was an alumnus of Wabash College. Later in life, he developed a passion for cooking and began his second career as a culinarian. He attended Harrison College’s Culinary Arts Program and earned an associate degree in applied science, graduating with highest distinction. He became an avid culinarian who loved to cook for his family and friends and frequently volunteered, serving meals to homeless families in Indianapolis. Through this scholarship, we hope to give a youth a head-start in achieving their academic and career goals in the culinary field, just as Michael strove to do in his life. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount:  $1000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or other direct costs at the college, university or technical school the student attends.

Criteria:  One award will be presented to the student who best meets the following criteria.

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School graduating with ProStart Culinary Certification and maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA.
  2. You must attend a certified culinary program at a college, university, or technical school and must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must be an active member of the student body as demonstrated by your participation and your service to Pike High School and Pike Career & STEM Center.
  4. You must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Please follow the instructions in the application.
  5. You must demonstrate excellent attendance.
  6. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application. You may complete this application online or download a copy at www.pike-ef.org/scholarships.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the Career and STEM Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award. 

Future Educator Nathaniel Jones Scholarship – $1,000 Award

This scholarship was created to honor the leadership legacy of Nathaniel Jones who served as Superintendent of MSD Pike Township for 13 years before retiring in December 2016. Because Mr. Jones had a passion for education, applicants for this scholarship should be planning to pursue a degree in education. Applicants must be pursuing a Core 40 diploma or higher and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. They must also provide details of community/school activities and prepare a short essay about how your Pike education has fostered the desire to be an educator and about a specific educator who impacted your life. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount:  $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria: This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must have been a Pike High School student for grades 9-12.
  3. You must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
  4. You must be planning to pursue a degree in education and must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  5. You must be an active participant of the community, demonstrated by your involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, or service activities.
  6. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025.  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Overcoming Obstacles Scholarship – $1000 Award

Renewable for 4 years (for maximum of $4000 total).

This scholarship is awarded to a student who was overcome a major obstacle or hardship while pursuing their education and maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA. A short essay describing how you overcame an obstacle is required, along with details of your community/school involvement. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award renewable for 4 years (for maximum of $4,000 total), provided the student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA while pursuing their degree. Student will be required to submit their transcript annually. Must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria: This award will be presented to one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School who has overcome a major obstacle or hardship while pursuing your education and maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA.
  2. You must be pursuing a Core 40 distinction or higher.
  3. You must be making plans to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  4. You must complete all sections of the application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Moving Forward Scholarship – $1,000

The Pike Township Educational Foundation awards up to 8 scholarships to students. Scholarship winners are selected by a committee composed of PHS staff. Applicants must be pursuing a Core 40 distinction or higher.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria:  Up to eight (8) awards will be presented to the student(s) who best meet the following criteria.

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school and must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must be an active member of the student body as demonstrated by your participation and your service to Pike High School.
  4. You are encouraged to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, but one is not required. Please follow instructions in application.
  5. You must attend school regularly.
  6. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application. You may complete this application online or download a copy at www.pike-ef.org/scholarships

Application Deadline: Apply online by11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Plan to Succeed Scholarship – $1000 Award

This scholarship was created by a PHS Alumni and local business owner. Applicants must be a first-generation college student (the first member of your immediate family to attend college). They must be pursuing Core 40 diploma or higher and have a GPA of between 2.7 and 3.5. This application includes several questions that require an extended response. Applicants must also provide details of your community/school/work activities. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount:  $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria:  This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

    1. You must be a first-generation college student (the first member of your immediate family to attend college).
    2. You must have a grade point average between 2.7-3.5.
    3. You must have been a Pike High School student for at least three years.
    4. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the entrance requirements of that institution.
    5. You must be an active member of the student body as demonstrated by your participation in extracurricular activities and/or you must be employed full-time or part-time in a paying job.
    6. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Pike High School Alumni Association Scholarships

The Pike Township Educational Foundation also administers several scholarships under the auspices of the Pike High School Alumni Association. These scholarship recipients are selected by a committee of Pike High School alumni. You must write an essay about what you would like to accomplish in the next 20 years to be awarded a spot in the Pike High School Hall of Fame. Additional consideration will be given to students whose parents or grandparents are alumni of Pike High School or New Augusta High School.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria:  This award will be presented to one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. Must be a graduating senior at Pike High School, pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school and meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or turned in to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Reaching for Success Scholarship – $1000 Award

Renewable for 4 years (for maximum of $4000 total).

This scholarship is for students who pursue excellence but are not in the top 10% of their class. Applicants must be pursuing a Core 40 diploma or higher and have at least a 3.0 GPA. A short essay answering specific questions is required, along with details of your community/school involvement. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award renewable for 4 years (for maximum of $4,000 total), provided the student maintains a 2.8 cumulative GPA while pursuing their degree. Student will be required to submit their transcript annually. Must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria:  This award will be presented to one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School who has at least a 3.0 GPA.
  2. You must be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  3. Students in the top 10% of their class (weighted) will not be considered for this scholarship.
  4. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  5. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Richard H. Crosser Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 Award

This scholarship is for a student who plans to pursue a two-year or four-year degree in structural engineering, architecture, building trades, drafting, business, finance, accounting, or another field related to building trades. Applicants must attend a college or university in Indiana. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required. A short essay answering specific questions is required, along with details of your community/school involvement. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

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Scholarship Amount: $1,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university or technical school student attends.

Criteria:  This award will be presented to one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. Must be a graduating senior at Pike High School with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and display commitment to school and community.
  2. Must plan to complete a two-year or four-year program at an accredited college or university in the state of Indiana and must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. Must be planning to pursue a two-year or four-year degree in a field related to the practical or business side of homebuilding. These include: structural engineering, architecture, building trades, drafting, business, finance, accounting, or another field related to building trades.
  4. Must demonstrate a strong work ethic.
  5. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Gloria Jean Cobb Serving the World Scholarship – $2,000 Award

This scholarship is for a student who plans to pursue a two-year or four-year degree in a field related to public service while continuing a passion for serving the community. Dr. Gloria Jean Cobb graduated from Pike Township High School in 1958, and from Milligan College in 1962. She continued her studies, graduating from Indiana University’s School of Medicine in 1966. After completing an internship at Hurley Hospital in Flint Michigan in 1967, Dr. Cobb traveled to Zimbabwe, Africa, which was known as Rhodesia at the time, where she worked in several mission hospitals. There, she treated common parasitic diseases like malaria, common infections like tuberculosis, skin infections, including leprosy, and gastrointestinal diseases. She also performed surgical procedures that ranged from the treatment of traumatic injuries, from simple lacerations or fractures to life-saving Caesarian deliveries. In addition, she practiced preventative medicine providing immunizations at well-baby clinics. During this time, Dr. Cobb also furthered her education, receiving medical training in pediatrics and obstetrics & gynecology at Harare Central Hospital. This was followed by a ten year stint at Chidamoyo Christian Hospital. In the 1990’s Dr. Cobb assisted with church related work in Harare, and was involved in providing medical care to people with HIV-AID at a training center and hospice facility in Harare. After retiring and returning to the states, Dr. Cobb went on numerous mission trips with a group from Southport Heights Christian Church. She also worked closely with the church to provide medical care to the elderly. “Dr. Cobb has devoted her life to providing medical care to people in one of the most deprived and often dangerous parts of the world. Obviously, she could have opted for a comfortable lifestyle in the U.S., but chose to utilize her talents and skills in a totally unselfish manner for over 25 years.”

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Scholarship Amount: $2,000 award; must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria:  This award will be presented to at least one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School pursuing a Core 40 diploma or higher.
  2. You must plan to further your education at a college, university, or technical school, and you must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution.
  3. You much demonstrate commitment to serving the public in your extracurricular activities, community service, or employment. Preference will be given to applicants planning a career serving the needs of others.
  4. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

The Shukla Family Scholarship – $2,500 Award

Renewable for 4 years (for maximum of $10,000 total).

This scholarship was created by the Shukla family to support a deserving Pike senior in their pursuit of a college degree. Instead of being only a one-year scholarship, they wanted to support the student for four years to make a bigger impact in their life. Dr. and Mrs. Shukla, along with their three children, who are Pike graduates, know that Pike students have incredible potential but that college can be unattainable for some due to monetary constraints, and they want to help a deserving student who might not get help through other means.

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Scholarship Criteria (click here)

Scholarship Amount: $2,500 award renewable for 4 years (for maximum of $10,000 total), provided the student maintains a 2.8 cumulative GPA while pursuing their degree. Student will be required to submit their transcript annually. Must be used for payment of tuition/fees or on-campus housing at the university student attends.

Criteria:  This award will be presented to one senior student who best meets the following criteria:

  1. You must be a senior at Pike High School who has between a 2.5 and 3.5 un-weighted GPA (attach transcript).
  2. You cannot be part of the 21st Century Scholar Program.
  3. You must be pursuing Core 40 distinction or higher.
  4. You must plan to further your education at a public college, university, or technical school in the state of Indiana* and must meet the necessary entrance requirements of that institution. *also eligible if attending an out-of-state college or university with reciprocal tuition agreement; please provide documentation
  5. You must complete all sections of the attached application and include the separate documents referenced in the application.

Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted online or to the PHS College & Career Resource Center no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered for this award.

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines – March 14, 2025 (IB scholarship is due April 6, 2025).