Barney Family Scholarship Grant

Barney Family Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The Barney Family Scholarship, administered by the Crown Point Community Foundation, offers a $40,000 award ($5,000 per semester) to a graduating high school senior from Lake, Porter, Jasper, or Newton County. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend an Indiana State-sponsored college or technical school, with family income between $80,000 and $150,000. The scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters, encouraging academic success.

Overview

Note: Students will only need to submit one application that will be used to determine their eligibility for over 100 scholarships. About CPCF Mission Enriching the quality of life in South Lake County Providing financial assistance to fund a broad range of community needsMaximizing charitable gifts by utilizing current tax lawDirecting resources in a manner tailored to meet donors’ specific needs managing endowment assets which will meet philanthropic needs Scholarships 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. Barney Family Scholarship Award Amount: $40,000 (up to $5,000 per semester)Number of Awards: 1Renewable: 8 semesters

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For Graduating High School SeniorsCriteria: 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