Congratulations to our 2026 PHP Scholarship Program recipients! The selected winners have achieved a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, are PHP members or have attended high school in the PHP service area, and have been accepted to a post-secondary college, university, or technical school. These winners completed a scholarship application along with a short video to be considered for this award.
Scoring was based on the quality of the application and video, including, but not limited to: content, creativity, technical quality, storytelling, and personal experience. Also considered was community service including the length of commitment, quality of teamwork, and leadership responsibilities in the community, as well as academic studies, activities, awards, and honors.
Aubrey Hanger is graduating from Kankakee Valley High School and plans to attend Purdue University, where she will pursue Nursing. She is the first place winner and receives a one-time scholarship of $3,000.
Maxwell Burke is graduating from LaPorte High School and plans to attend Indiana University - Bloomington, where he will pursue Neuroscience. He is the second place winner and receives a one-time scholarship of $2,000.
Samantha Evans is graduating from Norwell High School and plans to attend Trine University, where she will pursue Exercise Science. She is the third place winner and receives a one-time scholarship of $1,000.
