Community Foundation Scholarships

For an application please click here. (2008 application will be available October 2008)

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By taking action to seek resources for higher education, you are one step closer to achieving your goals. Being the best person you can be is important to you personally, and also to your family, friends, and community.

Instructions
Read each scholarship description carefully. Each scholarship is unique and may have different application instructions and requirements. G.P.A. requirements are based on a 4.0 grading scale.

Organization of this page
This list of scholarships is organized by school since many scholarship awards are restricted to only those persons who attend a particular school. You may click on the name of the school below to take you quickly to those scholarships of interest to you.

General Scholarships
Cloverdale High School Scholarships
Greencastle High School Scholarships
North Putnam High School Scholarships
South Putnam High School Scholarships
DePauw University Scholarships 

General Scholarships

4-H General Scholarship – Award varies; one-time award

Eligibility: Current college student with C average; current or past Putnam County 4-H member, with a history of community service.
To obtain an application: Contact Purdue Extension Office, Putnam County: 765.653.8411.

4-H Livestock Scholarship– Award varies; one-time award
Eligibility: Current college student with C average; current or past Putnam County 4-H member involved in livestock projects, with a history of community service.
To obtain an application: Contact Purdue Extension Office, Putnam County: 765.653.8411.

Darrel Thomas 4-H Scholarship– Award varies; one-time award
Eligibility: Current college student with C average; current or past Putnam County 4-H member, with a history of community service.
To obtain an application: Contact Purdue Extension Office, Putnam County: 765.653.8411.

Alpha Gamma Delta-Eta Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Fund – Award varies; may reapply
Eligibility: Junior or senior at an accredited Indiana college or university OR accepted into a post-graduate degree program; Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0.
Application: Click here to obtain an application in Microsoft Word format, or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Brookshire -- Barbara & Edward Brookshire 4-H Scholarship– Award varies;

one-time award
Eligibility: Current college student with C average; current or past Putnam County 4-H member, with a history of community service.
To obtain an application: Contact Purdue Extension Office, Putnam County: 765.653.8411.

Brookshire -- Barbara & Edward Brookshire Purdue Scholarship - Award $700; may reapply
Eligibility: Graduate of Putnam County High School OR parent/guardian is an active member of the Purdue Club of Putnam County; accepted for admission or enrolled at Purdue University.
To obtain an application: Contact a Putnam County high school guidance office; the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978; or Shirley Steward, 765.386.7590.

Dierdorf -- Betty L. & Marjorie Dierdorf Memorial Scholarship – Award $1,000; one-time award
Eligibility: Current Putnam County, Clay County, or Knox County High School senior; minimum high school G.P.A. of 2.5.
Application: Click here to download an application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Evans Family Culver Academy Scholarship – Award varies; may reapply
Eligibility: Putnam County resident, accepted for admission to Culver Academies (grades 9 through 11), or Culver Summer Schools.
To obtain an application: Contact Culver Academies Admissions Office at 574.842.8230.

Hennette -- Cindy & John Hennette Dental Scholarship – Award $1,000; one-time award; may reapply
Eligibility: Resident of Putnam County; intend to pursue a careet in the dental field (dentistry or dental hygiene programs); minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0; based on merit, financial need, and community or volunteer service.
Application: Click here to download an application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

H.O.P. Technologies Academic Scholarship - Award $500; one-time award
Eligibility: Putnam County high school senior excelling in academics, community service, and leadership.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

H.O.P. Technologies Athletic Scholarship - Award $500; one-time award
Eligibility: Putnam County high school senior excelling in athletics, community service, and leadership.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship - Full tuition and fees at Indiana college or university; for four years
Eligibility: Putnam County resident for at least two years including current year; Putnam County high school graduate or graduate of an accredited Indiana private high school; excellence in academics, leadership, and extracurricular achievements; intent to pursue full-time, four-year undergraduate study leading to baccalaureate degree.
Application: Click here to download an application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Recommendation Form: Click here to access recommendation form in PDF format.

Lyon Family Scholarship - Award up to $10,000 per year for two years; may reapply
Eligibility: Adults and youth; residents of Putnam County, accepted for admission or currently enrolled as a full or part-time student at an accredited technical school, community college, or traditional college or university; pursuing a two-year, four-year or graduate degree.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Montgomery Family Charitable Fund – Award $1,000; may reapply
Eligibility: Active member of Greencastle Christian Church; full-time enrollment in nondenominational, independent, Christian Bible college; pursuing career in full-time ministry.
To obtain an application: Contact Monty Montgomery, 765.653.5615.

Moore -- Mary M. Moore Scholarship - Award $4,700; may reapply
Eligibility: Undergraduate student in good standing at the University of Indianapolis, studying the field of education; displaying moral character, financial need, community envolvement and academic excellence.
To obtain an application: Contact the University of Indianapolis Financial Aid Office, 800.232.8634.

Oliver -- Marjorie B. Oliver Fund for Nursing Scholarships – $1000 per semester; renewable up to 4 years
Eligibility: Putnam County resident, pursuing a career in nursing.
To obtain an application: Contact Joni Perkins, Putnam County Hospital, 765.653.5121.  

Purdue Club of Putnam County Scholarship - Award $500; may reapply
To obtain an application: Contact a Putnam County high school guidance office; the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978; or Shirley Steward, 765.386.7590.

Putnam County Board of Realtors Fund - Award $500; one-time award
Eligibility: Putnam County high school graduate; attending a 2-4 year institution of higher education.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Putnamville Correctional Facility Memorial Scholarship – Award up to $1,400; may reapply
Eligibility: An employee OR the legal dependent of an employee of Putnamville Correctional Facility, pursuing a career in law enforcement, corrections, or related areas.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format, contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978, or contact Putnamville Correctional Facility, 765.653.8441.

St. Paul the Apostle Church Ladies Guild Scholarship – Award $500; one-time award
Eligibility: Member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church; high school senior; minimum high school G.P.A. of 3.0.
To obtain an application: Contact the St. Paul the Apostle Church Ladies Guild, 765.653.5678.

Thies -- Lisa Stringer Thies Memorial Scholarship – Award $500; may reapply
Eligibility: Graduate of a Putnam County High School with community involvement, pursing a two, four or graduate degree in an area of service to the physically disabled; minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Tobey -- Mabel G. Tobey Fund for Continuing Education in Nursing – Award 250; may reapply
Eligibility: Asbury Towers ’ employee for six months; high school diploma or GED; pursuing continuing education or licensure in nursing.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Zeiner -- Roscoe & Flossie N. Zeiner Scholarship – Award up to $10,000 per year; may reapply
Eligibility: Current resident of Putnam County and/or graduate of Putnam County High School; displaying financial need, moral character, motivation and desire to succeed in a career.
To obtain an application: Notify your guidance counselor of your interest in the scholarship.

Cloverdale High School 

Christine & Howard Berliner Science Scholarship Fund - Award $500 per semester for four semesters ($2,000); one-time 2-year award; may reapply

Eligibilty: Graduating Cloverdale High School senior who has been accepted as a full-time student to an accredited technical school, community college, traditional college, or university; pursuing a two or four year degree in science (chemistry, biology, physics, geology, etc.) or a science-related field (nursing, X-ray technology, veterinary medicind, etc.); financial need.

Application: Click here to download an application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Cloverdale Community Scholarship Fund – Award $500; one-time award
Eligibility: Cloverdale High School senior.
To obtain an application: Contact the Cloverdale High School guidance office.  

Greencastle High School 

Bitzer -- Marlene Bitzer Memorial Scholarship – Award $500; one-time award
Eligibility: Greencastle High School senior or graduate currently enrolled in or coursework leading to a degree in education; merit scholarship.

Application: Click here to download an application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Greencastle Community Schools Educational Endowment – Award $300; one-time award
Eligibility: Greencastle High School senior or graduate; minimum high school G.P.A. of 3.0.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word form or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Greencastle High School Alumni Scholarship – Award $700; may reapply
Eligibility: Greencastle High School graduate who attended at least two years at Greencastle High School; full-time enrollment in institution of higher learning; financial need; good citizenship.
To obtain an application: Contact the Greencastle High School guidance office.

Hamilton -- Francis Hamilton Memorial Scholarship– $500 award; may reapply
Eligibility: Greencastle High School graduate; Indiana University student enrolled in pre-law or law program.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Harbison -- Robert L. Harbison Family Scholarship– Award $400; one-time award
Eligibility: Accepted for enrollment at Indiana State University; resident of Greencastle Community School Corporation; Greencastle High School senior attending GHS for So., Jr., and Sr. years; minimum high school G.P.A. of 2.5; participation in extracurricular activities; exemplary behavior.
Application: Click here to download an application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Hardman -- Harold H. Hardman Memorial Scholarship – Award $1,000; one-time award
Eligibility: Resident of Greencastle Community School Corporation;Greencastle High School senior who attended GHS for So., Jr., and Sr. years; top 20% of his/her class; attending 4 year college/university; pursuing field of education.
To obtain an application: Contact the Greencastle High School guidance office.

Lanie -- Brian John Lanie Memorial Scholarship – Award $1,000; one-time award
Eligibility: Greencastle High School junior or senior; participation in a variety of extracurricular activities; minimum high school G.P.A. of 3.0; must attest to being drug and alcohol free.
To obtain an application: Contact the Greencastle High School guidance office.

Michael Rokicki Memorial/City Council Scholarship – Award up to $500.00; one-time award
Eligibility: Resident of Greencastle; Greencastle High School senior.
Application: Contact the Greencastle High School guidance office.

North Putnam High School 

Clinton Township Scholarship – $250 per semester, up to a maximum of 8 semesters ($2,000)
Eligibility : Resident of Clinton Township at high school graduation and for two of four high school years; demonstrated scholastic abilities, financial need, and citizenship; high school senior who has applied and been accepted as a full or part-time student at an accredited technical school, community college, or traditional college or university; pursuing a two-year or four-year degree. Continuation of award contingent upon student remaining enrolled and maintaining a 2.0 GPA.
To obtain an application: Contact the North Putnam High School guidance office or Connie Lambermont, 765.739.6321.

North Putnam Community Schools Scholarship – Award up to $800; one-time award
Eligibility: North Putnam High School graduating senior; Core 40 diploma; minimum 3.0 G.P.A.; enrolled in a 2-4 year post-secondary institution; financial need; involvement in extracurricular activities; good citizenship; community service.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.  

Russell Township Alumni Scholarship – Award up to $800; one-time award
Eligibility: North Putnam High School graduate; resident of Russell Township.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.  

South Putnam High School 

Belle Union High School Alumni Association Scholarship – Award up to $700; one-time award
Eligibility: Resident of Jefferson Township;South Putnam High School graduate attending minimum of Jr. and Sr. years at SPHS; scholastic abilities; leadership; extracurricular activities; moral character; preference for ties to Belle Union High School; enrolled as full-time undergraduate student.
To obtain an application: Contact the South Putnam High School guidance office.

Fillmore High School Alumni Association Scholarship – Award $500; one-time award
Eligibility: South Putnam High School graduate attending minimum of two years at SPHS; preference for students pursuing vocational training; financial need; moral character.
To obtain an application: Contact the South Putnam High School guidance office.

Puckett Family Scholarship – Award $500; one-time award
Eligibility: South Putnam High School senior; pursuing a degree in post-secondary education; displaying moral character, extra curricular activities and a determination for success.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.

Reelsville Alumni Scholarship – Award up to $1,800; one-time award
Eligibility: Resident of Washington Township; South Putnam High School graduate; full time college, university, vocational, technical or business school.
To obtain an application: Contact Robert Taylor, 765.653.4896 or Betty Slack, 812.446.2655.

Zella Marie (Taber) Thomas Endowment – Award $800; one-time award
Eligibility: Resident of Washington Township; South Putnam High School graduate; minimum high school G.P.A. of 3.0; leadership; preference given to those with financial need; full-time four year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.
Application: Click here to download a copy of the application in Microsoft Word format or contact the Community Foundation office, 765.653.4978.  

DePauw University 

Henry B. Kolling Endowment – Award up to $9,000; renewable
Eligibility: DePauw University student demonstrating academic ability and financial need.
To obtain information: Contact DePauw University Financial Aid Office, 765.658.4030.

Austin D. Sprague Endowment – Award up to $14,000; renewable
Eligibility: DePauw University sophomore rising junior and/or junior rising senior, majoring in Physics; merit based; financial need.
To obtain information: Contact DePauw University Financial Aid Office, 765.658.4030.