Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the answers to some of the questions that you may have about the scholarship process.

What is the Brown County Community Foundation’s scholarship program?
The scholarship program manages scholarship funds that are established by individuals, companies, or organizations, to primarily assist Brown County area residents in obtaining a college education. Students apply to the program and, if eligible, may be awarded a scholarship from one or more of these different funds.

What criteria are used to select the recipients?
To determine the recipients of the available scholarships, applications are evaluated and scored in a process in which the identities of the applicants are unknown to the scholarship committee members. A number of criteria are considered in this process including merit, academic preparation and performance, recommendations, life experiences, potential to succeed, representation as a Brown County citizen, and a personal interview.

Why is there a common application?
The combined application form enables students to be considered for multiple scholarships and simplifies the application process.

Am I eligible to apply?
Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria that were defined by the donor when the fund was established. Please read through the specific descriptions for each scholarship that is listed in this booklet. Apply only for those scholarships which fit your educational plan. Applying for scholarships for which you are not eligible may result in your application being disqualified from any further consideration as a possible recipient.

What if I have questions about criteria for a particular scholarship, or about the application form?
If you have questions call the Brown County Community Foundation at 812-988-4882.

May I receive awards from more than one scholarship?
Yes, you may apply for any and all scholarships for which you are eligible and, therefore, could be selected as a recipient of multiple awards.

When is the deadline to apply?
You must request from your high school guidance department a copy of your transcript to be included in your application documents. The exact date that all application documents (application form, letters of recommendation, etc.) will be annouced at the mandatory scholarship meeting scheduled for November 15, 2010 - 7:00 pm at the Brown County High School.

For what can the scholarship awards be used?
The scholarships are for educational expenses: tuition, fees and text books, unless otherwise noted. Scholarships used for tuition, fees, and books are not taxable income for degree-seeking students. For non-degree-seeking students, please check with a tax consultant.

Where can I go to school with these scholarships?
Most of the scholarships are for any accredited college or university, unless otherwise specified.

Do I need to pay scholarship money back?
No. These are charitable awards that do not need to be paid back.

If I am selected, do I get the check?
No, funds go directly to the university or college. Checks will be mailed by July 25th.

If I am awarded a scholarship, how much will it be worth?
Only a few of the scholarship funds have set award amounts. Most funds offer varying award amounts from year to year ranging from $120 to $2,500. Read through the specific descriptions for each scholarship listed in the scholarship booklet.