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Scholarship · HOFER FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

Hofer Family Foundation Scholarship

One-time $1,000 scholarship for seniors at Hanover Central High School or Crown Point High School (Indiana) or Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School (Illinois) who will attend a two- or four-year accredited college. Apply with an essay about yourself to your guidance office by May 1 (Crown Point) or May 15 (the others).

Award~$1,000$1,000 one-time
DeadlineMay 1each year · May 1 (Crown Point HS); May 15 (Hanover Central and Paxton-Buckley-Loda)
Awards a year10A small pool: good odds if you qualify
RenewableNoOne-time award

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How to apply

You’ll need an essay.

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Is this legit?

Trust 80/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.

Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.

Listed for: Indiana · Illinois. See all 7,344 scholarships or the ones that welcome homeschoolers.

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