Children of Indiana workers fatally or catastrophically injured as a result of a work-related accident or occupational disease.
Children ages 16-25 are eligible.
The death or catastrophic injury/illness must have occurred as a result of work activities performed on the behalf of an Indiana employer, although neither the student applicant nor the deceased/injured worker are required to be a legal resident of the State of Indiana.
The work-related injury or occupational disease from which the applicant’s parent suffers or the parent’s death must be deemed to be compensable by the Workers’ Compensation Board or the State of Indiana.
The worker parent’s death or catastrophic injury must have resulted in a substantial decline in the family’s income, which is likely to impede the student child’s pursuit of his or her educational objectives.
Scholarship awards can be used for the following types of institutions:
- Trade School/Vocational School
- Industrial/Commercial Training
- Junior College/Community College
- College – Undergraduate
- College – Graduate School
In addition, in a situation where a high school student would be hindered in his/her effort to successfully complete high school due to the financial impact of the work-related fatality or catastrophic injury, Kids’ Chance may award grants to assist the high school student and his/her family so as to allow the student to successfully complete his/her high school education.
Scholarships may be used for both public and private educational institutions, both within and outside of the State of Indiana.
Scholarships may be used for the following:
- Tuition/Fees
- Books
- Room and Board
- Utilities
Scholarships are awarded annually or semiannually on either an academic or calendar year basis. The recipient must verify his/her ongoing successful academic/educational performance during the course of the grant year if requested to do so by Kids’ Chance of Indiana, Inc.
Scholarships/grants are awarded on the basis of the student’s need and the amount of funds available to the Kids’ Chance organization at the time. Current annual scholarship/grant amounts range from $500 to $3000. Current maximum annual award amount is $3000 (per either calendar year or academic depending on the specific circumstances pertaining to the individual applicant).
Previous scholarship recipients are required to reapply each year in order to be reconsidered for an additional monetary award. At the time of reapplication, the previous recipient should provide an updated financial statement including the Renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (Renewal FAFSA) and current year’s Student Aid Report (SAR) documents, a transcript of the preceding year’s academic performance, and an explanation of any extenuating or mitigating circumstances relevant to the student’s application for more financial aid.
Kids’ Chance of Indiana, Inc. scholarships will not be awarded to individuals who are directly related, either by birth, adoption, or marriage, to members of Kids’ Chance of Indiana Board of Directors and/or the Kids’ Chance of Indiana Scholarship Award Selection Committee.
Kids’ Chance of Indiana, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization. Scholarships are awarded without consideration of the applicant’s gender, race, religion, nationality, or ethnic origin. |
