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 |