Local Scholarship Listings 2012-2013 Academic Year
Barr-Reeve Scholarship Foundation Honor Scholarships
Award:
Varies; Renewable each year provided student re-applies each year and
maintains a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This is an honor scholarship in
which students are asked to re-pay their award (once they are able to) so that
the funds may be replenished for future graduates.
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a graduating senior of Barr-Reeve High School with a 2.0/4.0 after seven
semesters, an acceptable school attendance record, and must be planning to
attend an accredited college, university or vocational program. A copy of the
student’s letter of acceptance or statement of fees must be provided before
funds will be distributed to student. Applications are available from Mr.
Kavanaugh, President of the BRSF.
Deadline:
March 22, 2013.
The Frank and Margaret Arvin Family Educational Assistance Trust and the Dallas K. Canolty
Scholarship
Award:
Varies. Past award amounts have ranged from $250-$1,000. This is a one-time
non-renewable award for Barr-Reeve seniors.
School:
Any accredited college, university or vocational school.
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a Barr-Reeve senior with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average after 7
semesters of high school and plan to attend an accredited college or vocational
school on a full-time basis, file a FAFSA by the March 10th receipt deadline, and
must apply for the award. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Deadline:
April 10, 2013
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Award:
Full tuition, required fees, and an annual stipend of up to $900
School:
Any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a resident of Daviess County, a graduate of an accredited Daviess
County high school by June 2013, be available for an interview, and apply for the
scholarship. There will be one recipient in Daviess County. Please visit
www.daviesscommunityfoundation.org to apply.
Deadline:
January 19, 2013
Ray L. Angerer Memorial Scholarship
Award:
$800
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a communicant member of Westminster Presbyterian Church of
Washington, Indiana; plan to pursue a post-secondary degree at any accredited
college or university. To apply, visit www.daviesscommunityfoundation.org.
Deadline:
February 1, 2013
David K. Lynch Memorial
Award:
$110
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Graduating senior who also attended Lena Dunn Elementary School. Applicants
must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, and plan to attend a two or four year
college or university in Indiana. Students who have received or have been named
to receive full-tuition scholarships are not eligible for this award. To apply, visit
www.daviesscommunityfoundation.org.
Deadline:
February 1, 2013
McKinley Vance Agri-Business Scholarship
Award:
$1,010
School:
Any
Major:
Bachelor’s degree in the field of agriculture
Criteria:
Graduating senior in upper third of their class. Applicants must have participated
in 4-H for at least four years and be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a
college or university pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture. To apply, visit
www.daviesscommunityfoundation.org.
Deadline:
February 1, 2013
Peoples Bank/German American Bancorp Scholarship Fund
Award:
$490
School:
Any
Major:
Business related
Criteria
Graduating seniors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applicants must be planning to
major in a business related course of study at any accredited college or
university. To apply, visit www.daviesscommunityfoundation.org.
Deadline:
February 1, 2013
Dwight Risley Scholarship
Award:
$26,780; Multiple scholarships will be awarded from the total amount
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Deadline:
Graduating senior, must demonstrate financial need and be in good scholastic
standing. To apply, visit www.daviesscommunityfoundation.org.
February 1, 2013
Lawrell Ray Hilgeman Memorial Scholarship
Award:
$850
School:
Any
Major:
Desired that applicants plan to study performing arts, other majors may be
considered
Criteria:
Graduating seniors residing or attending high school in Indiana who have been
involved in productions featured at the Veale Creek Theatre in Washington,
Indiana, during their high school years. If there are an insufficient number of
applicants in a given year, applications will be accepted from performing arts
students who have not had prior involvement with the Veale Creek Theatre. To
apply, visit www.daviesscommunityfoundation.org.
Deadline:
February 1, 2013
Daviess County Right to Life Donna Gentry Memorial Scholarship
Award:
$400 scholarship in honor of Donna Gentry
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a graduating high school senior in Daviess County who will be attending
college in the Fall of 2013. In the case of advanced students, non-traditional
students, or home schooled students, the student will need to verify they will be
attending college Fall 2013. Students must be from Daviess County or attending
a high school in Daviess County. Applicants are to research, write, and present
an original pro-life essay developed from the theme: “What is happening to
America because of Abortion”. Applications are available in the guidance office
or from the Daviess County Right to Life office. For more information, please
visit our web site at www.daviesscountyrtl.com or call 812-257-0222 or email at
dcrtl76@rtccom.net.
Deadline:
March 4, 2013
2013 Daviess Community Hospital Foundation Health Careers Scholarship
Award:
up to $1,500
School:
Any
Major:
Healthcare; Eligible careers include, but are not limited to, Audiologist, Certified
Nursing Assistant, Dietitian, Emergency Medical Technician, Laboratory
Technician, Medical Assistant, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist,
Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist, Physician and Surgeon,
Physician Assistant, Radiologic Technician, Recreational Therapist, Respiratory
Criteria:
Deadline:
Therapist, Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Surgical
Technologist
Must be a high school senior, college student, or non-traditional student who
lives in Daviess, Martin, or Pike counties and will be attending an accredited
educational institution in pursuit of a career in the field of healthcare. Children
of Daviess Community Hospital full and part time employees may also apply and
reside outside the hospital’s service area. An additional $500 nursing scholarship
is available to a student pursuing a nursing degree, in honor of Helen Arthur.
Applications are available in the guidance office or on the hospital’s website at
www.dchosp.org and follow the information listed under the ‘What’s New at
Daviess?’ section.
March 1, 2013
Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship
Award:
$2,500 (Thirty scholarships awarded nationwide.)
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
To be eligible, students’ home phone number must start with 388, 444, 486, 644,
or 687. Must be a graduating high school senior, U. S. Citizen, be sponsored by a
current NTCA member (local RTC office), be accepted at an accredited two or
four-year college, university, or vocational school, have a 2.0/4.0 GPA, and
express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation. Must
fill out an application and have it signed by the RTC Communications office
before it is mailed to the FRS. Applications available online at
http://www.frs.org/educ/FRS_scholarship04.pdf or in the guidance office.
Deadline:
March 1, 2013
Rotary Club of Washington Scholarship
Award:
$400; one to each high school in Daviess County
School:
Any Indiana postsecondary institution
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Applicant must attend a postsecondary institution in Indiana. The scholarship
selection committee, comprised of members of the Rotary Club of Washington,
will select one scholarship winner per each school. The selection will be based
on scholarship and citizenship. Applications are available in the guidance office.
Deadline:
April 3, 2013
Daviess County Extension Homemaker Scholarships
Award:
Scholarships of $100 each will be given using available funds
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Must be a daughter, granddaughter, son or grandson or step-daughter/step-son
of any Daviess County Extension Homemaker who lives in Daviess County or in
the home of a member who lives in another county is eligible. Must be a high
Deadline:
school senior with a GPA of 3.0/4.0. Applications are available in the guidance
office.
March 1, 2013
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarships
Award:
two $350 scholarships will be awarded
School:
Any
Major:
Education
Criteria:
Two scholarships will be awarded for any senior girl in Daviess or Pike county or
NE Dubois school district who will be entering education in the fall. Applications
are available in the guidance office.
Deadline:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Psi Iota Xi Scholarship
Award:
$500; may be renewable for four years
School:
Any
Major:
Speech & hearing OR Music field
Criteria:
Must be a graduating senior in Daviess county pursuing Speech & Hearing or
Music; must apply for the award and attend an interview. Applications are
available in the guidance office.
Deadline:
April 22, 2013
Daviess County Republican Women Scholarship
Award:
$300 scholarship
School:
Any
Major:
Political Science, Business, Journalism, Law or Education with an emphasis in
history.
Criteria:
This scholarship will be awarded to a high school student, who is a resident of
Daviess County. Applications are available in the guidance office.
Deadline:
April 5, 2013
Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship
Award:
Not listed
School:
Any
Major:
Law Enforcement or Homeland Security or related field
Criteria:
Eligible candidates must be enrolled in some type of Law Enforcement or
Homeland Security program. Applications are available in the guidance office.
Applications can be turned in by hand at the Daviess County Security Center or
faxed to 812-254-5972; Please mark applications to the attention of: Bill
Dougherty.
Deadline:
12:00 NOON April 18, 2013
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. Scholarship Program
Award:
Ten scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each (renewable)
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Student’s parent must work for Master Brand Cabinets, Inc. Various criteria will
be considered in awarding the scholarships, including academic achievement,
student accomplishments, and community involvement. Applications are
available in the guidance office.
Deadline:
April 1, 2013
Old National Community Matters Scholarships
Award:
$1,000 scholarships
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Applicants must reside in a community where Old National is located or provides
services; be a current Kid$ Start Savings account holder or ONBU Student
Checking account holder; be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a
post secondary institution in the fall of 2013 or be in freshman, sophomore,
junior, or senior year of college; demonstrate a commitment to community
service and provide documentation of the service; may be not an employee of
ONB or its subsidiaries or an employee’s immediate family member; may not be
a previous Old National Community Matters scholarship recipient. Apply online
at www.oldnational.com/kids.
Deadline:
March 11, 2013
Crane Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Award:
Ten $1,000 scholarships to CFCU members
School:
Any
Major:
Any
Criteria:
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior and a member of Crane
Federal Credit Union for a minimum of three months prior to the date of the
scholarship award. The applicant must be the primary member on the account.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a technical, two-year, or four-year
college or university and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applications are available in
the guidance office or any CFCU branch.
Deadline:
March 1, 2013