SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Epsilon Lambda chapter of Tri Kappa is accepting applications for a variety of scholarships.

Tri Kappa is a philanthropic sorority within the state of Indiana. Founded in 1901, there are now nearly 8,000 members across the state. Tri Kappa supports a variety of projects for charity, culture, and education.

The chapter will award a $1,000 scholarship (Epsilon Lambda Scholarship) to a female student from St. Joseph County, Indiana. Applicants must be a high school senior or currently enrolled at a college or university in Indiana with the intent of pursuing a degree. The applicant must show continuous involvement in leadership positions and community service. This application is due March 15, 2023.

The chapter can also nominate individuals from St. Joseph County for a variety of statewide Tri Kappa scholarships: academic scholarship, key scholarship, vocational/technical scholarship, fine arts scholarship, and the Twanette Nutter Fleming Music Award. The South Bend chapter will select an individual for each of these categories to then be considered for the statewide scholarship. These applications are due February 15, 2023.

In addition to filling out an application, applicants must submit: the most recent copy of transcript, career goal statement, resume, and two letters of recommendations (one from a faculty member, one from a non-family member). There is also an essay required for the Epsilon Lambda Scholarship only (not the state scholarships).

Any questions about the application process can be directed to Jenny Peterson, the chapter scholarship chair. Her contact information is in the attached applications.

Qualifications for the statewide scholarship nominations:

Key Scholarship – Applicants must be enrolled for at least one semester prior to making application, have no previous four-year degree, have an interruption of at least five years prior to enrollment, and plan to enroll in at least six credit hours for the next semester.

Vocational/Technical Scholarship - For applicants enrolled fall 2023 in an accredited program leading to a degree, certification, or licensing. Students who will graduate from high school before the fall semester are eligible to apply.

Academic Scholarships: Applicants must be enrolled full-time as determined by an accredited college offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree. Applicants must also be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at the time of application and plan to be enrolled full-time during the following school year.

Fine Arts Scholarships – Applicants must be enrolled full-time as determined by an accredited college offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree and majoring in dance, drama, art, or music and focused on either performance or education. Applicants must also be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at the time of application and plan to be enrolled full time during the following school year.

Twanette Nutter Fleming Music Award – Applicants must be enrolled full-time as determined by an accredited college offering a baccalaureate or graduate degree. Applicant must be planning to teach music. Applicants must also be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at the time of application and plan to be enrolled full time during the following school year.