Scholarships Available for 2009-2010 School Year 

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 2009 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.

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 a student that has completed four semesters at Brown County High School and has achieved a G.E.D. The information provided in the College/University Information and the Personal Statement of Goals sections my support a vocational focus.
AMOUNT: $1,300

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. The information provided in the College/University Information and the Personal Statement of Goals sections must support the requirement of pursuing a two or four year degree at Ivy Tech. Primary consideration will be given to students who have a financial hardship.Applicants may state their financial needs on page 17 of the application form in the section titled Statement of Special Circumstance. 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 must be included in the Personal Statement of Goals section. Additional consideration will be given to students with financial need. Applicants must state their financial needs on page 17 of the application form in the section titled Statement of Special Circumstance. Selection may include a personal interview.
AMOUNT: $550

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 statement of current and future musical ambitions must be included in the Personal Statement of Goals section. A short audition may be requested by the Scholarship Committee.
AMOUNT: $220

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 with financial needs. Applicants must state their financial needs on page 17 of the application form in the section titled Statement of Special Circumstances. The selection process may include personal interview.
AMOUNT: $1,000

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. The information provided in the College/University Information and the Persoanl Statement of Goals sections must support the requirement of pursuing a four-year degree at Hanover College. 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. Applicants must state their financial needs on page 17 of the application form in the section titled Statement of Special Circumstances. The selection process may include a personal interview.
AMOUNT: $2,500

Sam and Harriet 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 who will attend Purdue University. The information provided in the College/University Information and the Personal Statement of Goals sections must support the requirement of pursuing a four-year degree at Purdue University.
AMOUNT: $900

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. Twenty-one scholarships 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 current year graduate of Brown County High School and resides in Brown County. The information provided in the College/University Information and the Persoanl Statement of Goals sections must support the requirement of pursuing a four-year degree at Indiana University. A statement of intention to reside and work in Brown County upon completion of his or her education my be included in the Personal Statement of Goals section. 
AMOUNT: $500

Dorothy 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. A statement of having demonstrated an interest in public or environmental affairs must be included in the Personal Statement of Goals section.
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: $510

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: $500

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: $120

Brown County Lions Club Scholarship Fund
PURPOSE: To provide one-year tuition assistance to five Brown County residents pursuing either a four-year college academic degree or a multi-year vocational degree at a trade school or community college.
REQUIREMENTS: A current or previous-year graduate of an accredited high school or G.E.D. program who is a resident of Brown County. The information provided in the College/University Information and the Persoanl Statement of Goals sections must support the requirement of pursuing either a four-year academic or a multi-year vocational program at a school accredited for that purpose.
Scholarship winners are chosen by the Brown County Lions Club using the BCCF application form. The selection committee considers service to the community/school, academic or vocational achievement, character, personal circumstances and financial need. Applicants may state their personal circumstances and financial needs in the section titled Statement of Special Circumstances. Additional information can be found on the Lions website at www.browncountylions.org.
AMOUNT: This is a one-year scholarship payable at the beginning of each semester with proof of enrollment and grade transcrips when available. The school year total ranges from $1200 to $1500.