Dollars for Education

The deadline for submitting applications for 2012 scholarships is 4:00 p.m. on April 5, 2012.  Application and more information are available at the link on the left.

Dollars for Education is a tuition scholarship fund to assist graduating seniors from public schools in Hammond with some of the tuition costs associated with the first year of post-secondary education in Indiana. To date, HEF has funded 196 scholarships totaling $187,500.

You can help fund future scholarships by making an online donation to the HEF through our secure online partner, give2schools.

The scholarships for 2011 are listed below. Two Hammond students were presented $1500 scholarships, five were given $1000 scholarships, and four students received $500 scholarships.

2011 HEF Scholarships

In honor of Dr. Gary E. Jones:
Tiffany Cole - Gavit HS

In memory of Richard French:
Emeral Holmes - Hammond High
Shaniece Rattler - Hammond High

In memory of James Hornak:
Gregory Flores - Morton High

In honor of the Draskovich/Brundidge Families:
Shayla Austin - Hammond High

Hammond Teachers' Federation Scholarships

In memory of Ray Ball:
Jessica Gonzalez - Clark High
Bridget Spitale - Gavit High

Berlin Metals Scholarships

Emily Curosh - Clark HS
Angelica Rodriguez - Hammond High

Whiting/Robertsdale Kiwanis

Jessica Gonzalez - Clark HS
Amanda Koch - Clark HS