Scholarships Available for 2008-2009 School Year 

Congratulations to our 2008 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Recipients

 

Courtney Van Winkle and Brittany Wagler pictured with 2008 Grants Chair, Rich Greeno.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program
PURPOSE:
To promote higher education for state residents
REQUIREMENTS: This program is open to all Brown County residents:

  • Who will have graduated by the end of June 2008 with a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school.
  • Who have been accepted to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana.
  • Who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Who have a score of 1000 or higher on the SAT, OR
  • Who have a score of 21 or higher on the ACT

AMOUNT: The program will provide a scholarship for full tuition and required fees for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis, leading to a baccalaureate degree at any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, plus a special allocation of up to $800 per year for required books and required equipment.

Brown County Community Foundation

Congratulations to the 2008 Scholarship Recipients
Casey Wright, Craig Davis, Sean Cole, Franklin Buchanan, Rosalba Bowling, Samantha Hatchett, Amanda Cody, Kyle Davern, Sarah Richards, Alexandria Kesterson, Erica Garrett, Michael Schrimper, Beverly Bortz, McKenna Penley, Elija Parker, Tabitha Atwood, Lillie Layman, Ashley Kleeman, Megan McDonald, Abby Hodge, Andrea Bright, Sydney Balcerak, Brandon Margison and Vivian Grimes.

Larry C. Banks Bronze Star Memorial Scholarship
PURPOSE: To provide scholarships for education focused on a vocation that generally requires less than a four-year degree.
REQUIREMENTS: A current- or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School or has completed four semesters at Brown County High School and has achieved a G.E.D.
AMOUNT: $1,250

John A. and Cheryl J. Eyed Scholarship
PURPOSE
: To provide tuition assistance to Brown County residents pursuing a two or four year degree on a full or part-time basis at any Ivy Tech State College location.
REQUIREMENTS: Current or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School; any resident of Brown County that has received a high school diploma or G.E.D.; students currently attending college including past recipients of the Eyed Scholarship. Primary consideration will be given to students who have a financial hardship. This scholarship may include a personal interview.
AMOUNT: This is a non-renewable scholarship that awards up to $2,300/school year.

Steven and Cathy Junken Scholarship
PURPOSE:
To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School to pursue a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university.
REQUIREMENTS: A current- or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School who normally resides in the county, or has stated his or her intention to reside and work there upon completion of his or her education. Additional consideration will be given to students with financial need. Selection process will include a personal interview.
AMOUNT: $520

Bill Monroe Memorial Scholarship
PURPOSE: To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School to pursue, on a full-time basis, a baccalaureate degree in music.
REQUIREMENTS: A current- or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School, and a Brown County resident.  A short audition may be requested by the Scholarship Committee.
AMOUNT: $160

Lyle Simon Memorial Scholarship
PURPOSE: To provide scholarship funds for tuition and/or books to graduates of Brown County High School.
REQUIREMENTS: A current- or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School who normally resides in the county and will attend an accredited college or university, majoring in mathematics or other science. Additional consideration is given to students from single parent families and who have held part time jobs during high school. May include personal interview.
AMOUNT: $845

Diane VanNess-Gabriel Memorial Endowed Scholarship
PURPOSE: To provide tuition assistance to Brown County residents pursuing a four-year degree at Hanover College.
REQUIREMENTS: A current- or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School or a resident of Brown County who has received a high school diploma or G.E.D. Students currently attending Hanover College including past recipients of the Diane VanNess-Gabriel Memorial Endowed Scholarship are eligible to apply. Additional consideration will be given to students with financial need.
AMOUNT: $2,500

Johnson-Purdue Scholarship
PURPOSE:
To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School to pursue a baccalaureate degree at Purdue University.
REQUIREMENTS: A current-year graduate of Brown County High School that will attend Purdue University.
AMOUNT: $845

James A. Voland Scholarship
PURPOSE:
To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School.
REQUIREMENTS: A current-year graduate of Brown County High School who will attend an accredited college or university.
AMOUNT: $1000. The number of James A. Voland Scholarships may vary each year. Eighteen were awarded the previous school year.

Brown County Community Art Scholarship Fund
PURPOSE:
To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School.
REQUIREMENTS:  A graduate of Brown County High School who will attend any college or university accredited by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools to pursue a baccalaureate degree in visual fine art, (i.e. clay, wood, brush) on a full-time basis.
AMOUNT: $500

Brown County Indiana University Scholarship
PURPOSE: To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School to subsidize their attendance at Indiana University.
REQUIREMENTS: A graduate of Brown County High School and normally resides in Brown County or its environs, or has stated his/her intention to reside and work there upon completion of education. 
AMOUNT: $500

Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund
PURPOSE:
To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School.
REQUIREMENTS:  A current- or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School or a resident of Brown County who has received a high school diploma or G.E.D to any college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges. The recipient must have demonstrated an interest in public or environmental affairs
AMOUNT: $260

Bruce Gregory Temple Memorial Scholarship Fund
PURPOSE:
To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School.
REQUIREMENTS:  A current- or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School or a resident of Brown County who has received a high school diploma or G.E.D, with a minimum GPA of 2.5, who has been accepted to a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university. 
AMOUNT: $200

Richard A. Bowden Golfers’ Scholarship Fund
PURPOSE:
To provide scholarship grants to graduates of Brown County High School.
REQUIREMENTS:  A current- or previous-year graduate of Brown County High School who has love and passion for the game of golf.  Essay based on “What golf means to me.”
AMOUNT: $120

Claude L. Graham Family Scholarship Fund
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the fund shall be to provide scholarship grants to nontraditional students who are graduates of Brown County High School or current Brown County residents pursuing any college, vocational or two year trade school.
REQUIREMENTS:  A previous-year graduate of Brown County High School; any resident of Brown County that has received a high school diploma or G.E.D., and is currently attending college.
AMOUNT: $130

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