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215 W. Sycamore
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7298
(800) 964-0508
The Community Foundation has awarded approximately $365,000 in scholarships for the 2010 - 2011 school year. Read more about our recipients...
Press Release
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We have a variety of scholarships available to residents of Howard County. Applications for all of our scholarships are available at area high schools shortly after January 1 of each year. Applications for all of the scholarships available through the Community Foundation can be picked up at our office located at 215 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN. *When a separate application is required for one of the scholarships listed below, it will be noted.
The deadline has passed for 2010/2011 scholarships. Please check back in December for the 2011/2012 applications.
When you submit an application for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, you will also be considered for several of the foundation scholarships listed below where eligibility requirements are met and funding is available.
You can also download the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship and the Abby Kathryn Rethlake Scholarship applications from our website. They can be filled out and printed while you are online. An application cannot be saved on most computers; therefore, please fill it out completely and print before closing the file or leaving your computer.
Purpose: The Program was designed to raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana and increase awareness of the potential of Indiana's community foundations to improve the quality of life of the state's residents.
Scholarships: The scholarships will provide full tuition, required fees and a special allocation of up to $800 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree at any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Eligibility: The program is open to all Indiana residents who have graduated by the end of June, 2009, with a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school and who have been accepted to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study beginning in the fall of 2009 at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana.
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Requirements: To pursue four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at an Indiana College. Keep the Community Foundation apprised of their academic status during college and post-graduation status (education and/or employment) for at least ten years after graduation.
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These scholarships are being awarded from the Community Endowment Fund of the Foundation. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship committee and the grantmaking committee of the Foundation recommended to the Board of Directors that the finalists for the Howard County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship be awarded scholarships in recognition of their academic achievement, community and school involvement, potential for success and participation in the interview process.
Established by the family and friends of Mr. Anderson in honor of his retirement from Delphi Delco Electronics. Carl and Pat Anderson have contributed to the endowment fund so that scholarships can be awarded forever.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) graduating high school seniors from any Howard County high school accepted into a program leading to a bachelor's degree in education; (b) a strong civic commitment to school and community through extra-curricular activities; (c) recommendation from principal or faculty advisor of the high school with respect to the nominated student; and (d) financial need are criteria used in the selection process.
Established by Jerry and Marty Butler in memory of their daughter Jenny Michelle Butler, this fund provides scholarships to students who are members of First Presbyterian Church and take an active role within the church and who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution.
*A separate scholarship application and criteria is available through First Presbyterian Church.
This fund was established by Jerry Cook in memory of M. Joyce Cook. Scholarships will be awarded from this fund to students graduating from any accredited Howard County high school who are accepted into a program leading to a bachelors degree in elementary education, ministry, or mission field.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) good character; (b) good citizenship; (c) good scholastic record; (d) good work ethic; (e) recommendation from a faculty or staff member of the high school with respect to the nominated student; and (f) financial need.
This fund was established by Roy L. Crume. Scholarships will be awarded from this fund to high school graduates from the counties of Howard, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Grant, Miami and Tipton, Ind., who are or will be attending any accredited trade or business school, such as Vincennes University and/or Ivy Tech Community College, who are deserving of financial assistance and who are likely to succeed as students at a trade or business school.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) good character and citizenship; (b) demonstrated commitment toward personal improvement; (c) ability to complete educational goals; and (d) financial need.
Established by the family of the late Dr. Max M. Earl, scholarships are awarded from this fund to Howard County residents or former students of any Howard County high school, who are or will be attending the Indiana University School of Medicine to pursue a degree as a medical doctor.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) proof of attendance at Indiana University School of Medicine; (b) recommendation; and (c) financial need are criteria used in the selection process. *A separate scholarship application available through the Community Foundation office and/or Indiana University School of Medicine.
Established by Susannah B. Hough, scholarships are awarded to students graduating from any public high school or accredited private high school located in Howard County, IN, who are or will be attending Indiana University-Kokomo, Purdue University-Kokomo, or Ivy Tech State College in Kokomo in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) work ethic; (b) moral character, excellent mental attitude; (c) recommendation from principal or faculty advisor of high school; (d) top 50% of graduating class or life experiences that prepare the student for academic success; and (e) financial need. *A separate scholarship application is available at the Community Foundation office.
Established by the Howard-Tipton County Central Labor Council, a portion of the income from this fund is used to provide scholarships for deserving students who have, or are graduating from any Howard or Tipton County High School and who will be attending any accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants may be union members, or have a parent or guardian who is a member of a labor union.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) financial need; (b) good scholastic record; and (c) good citizenship and good character. Required to be submitted with application -- Written verification of current union membership on union stationery signed by union officer.
This scholarship fund was established by Robert Knolinski to provide scholarships for qualified students graduating from any Howard County high school who are accepted into a program leading to a bachelor's degree in mathematics, accounting, science, and/or engineering at any post-secondary institution, who are likely to succeed as post-secondary, college or university students.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) academic achievement; (b) good character; (c) good citizenship (school and community involvement); (d) good work ethic; (e) recommendation from a faculty or staff member of the high school; and (f) financial need.
Established by the Kokomo Country Club Board of Directors, a committee of the Country Club including Foundation staff and volunteers recommend scholarship recipients from this fund.
(A separate scholarship application is available through all Howard County high school guidance offices.) Preference is given to students who have worked at Kokomo Country Club and/or have participated on high school varsity golf teams. Children of KCC members are not eligible.
Established by family and friends of Mrs. Name, this fund provides scholarships to deserving students who are pursuing a degree to become a registered nurse.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) community service; (b) a minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale overall high school GPA; (c) good character; (d) good citizenship; (e) above average intelligence; (f) recommendation from principal or faculty advisor; and (g) financial need. Preference is given to Western High School students.
Established by Tom and Kathy Rethlake in memory of their daughter, Abby Kathryn Rethlake, this fund provides scholarships to students studying cosmetology.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) potential to succeed in cosmetology career; (b) good work ethic; and (c) financial need. Preference is given to students in the cosmetology program of the Kokomo Career Center of Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation. *A separate scholarship application available through the Kokomo Career Center and at the Community Foundation office.
Abby Kathryn Rethlake Memorial Scholarship
The Donald B. Smith Memorial-Central Bank scholarship program was established in memory of Donald B. Smith and provides scholarships for qualified students graduating from each of the Howard County high schools who are accepted into a program leading to a bachelor's degree at any post-secondary institution.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) academic achievement; (b) good character; (c) good citizenship (school and community involvement); (d) good work ethic; (e) recommendation from a high school faculty or staff member; and (f) financial need.
Established by a bequest by Helen Stout, scholarships are awarded from this fund to deserving Howard County students to acquire an education beyond high school.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) academic achievement; (b) good character; (c) good citizenship (school and community involvement); (d) good work ethic; (e) recommendation from a high school faculty or staff member; and (f) financial need.
Established by Vic and Patricia Thacker, scholarships are awarded from this fund to students who will be attending one of the following: Indiana University-Kokomo, Purdue University-Kokomo, Indiana University, Purdue University, or Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) total family income must be below $40,000 annually, or below $10,000 per family member; (b) a minimum of 2.5 (C+) overall high school grade point average (computed on a 4.0 grading system); (c) minimum 2.0 GPA on 4.0 scale in all high school classes taken; (d) recommendation from the high school principal or faculty advisor; (e) good character; and (f) good citizenship.
Established by the late Robert P. Wiese this fund provides scholarships to deserving Howard County high school students who will be attending Purdue University.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) good character; (b) good citizenship; (c) above average intelligence; (d) good scholastic record (but the recipient should not be in the top 10-percent academically of the students in his/her senior class); (e) recommendation from the high school principal or faculty advisor; (f) financial need; and (g) healthy life style. The scholarship may be renewable based on certain conditions.
Established by Frank Zehring through a Charitable Remainder Trust, scholarships are awarded to deserving Howard County high school students who will be attending a college, university or trade school in the state of Indiana and are deserving of financial assistance.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) good character; (b) good citizenship; (c) above average intelligence; (d) good scholastic record (but the recipient cannot be the valedictorian of graduating class and preference will be given to students who are not in the top 10-percent of their class, but who have a reasonable chance of success in post-secondary education; (e) recommendation from the high school principal or faculty member; (f) financial need; and (g) healthy life style.
The scholarship may be renewable based on certain conditions.
Established by Jim and Janet Smith, this fund provides scholarships to deserving students graduating from Eastern High School who will be attending Indiana University-Kokomo.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) academic achievement (minimum GPA of 6.7 on a 12.0 scale; (b) extra-curricular and community activities; (c) interview; and (d) financial need. *A separate application is available at the Eastern High School guidance office.
Established by Alex and Kathryn (Kitty) Bell, this fund provides scholarships to students graduating from Kokomo High School who participated in minor sports or cheerleading while a student at Kokomo High School and who will be pursuing post-secondary education.
The scholarship may be renewable based on certain conditions. *Years that the scholarship is available the application and criteria will be available at the Kokomo High School guidance offices.
In 2000, Crossmann Communities established scholarship funds in Howard County - one is for the Kokomo School District and the other is for the Taylor School District. Donors to the fund made a commitment to contribute scholarship funds each time they built and sold a new home in the subdivisions within those districts. The scholarships are for qualified students graduating from Kokomo High School and Taylor High School who wish to pursue either a two or four year degree in structural engineering, architecture, building trades, real estate, drafting, business, finance, accounting, or some other field related to building trades at a college or university in the state of Indiana.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) a minimum overall high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; (b) strong work ethic; (c) display a strong commitment to their school; (d) display a strong commitment to their community; (e) good character; and (f) preference will be given to students who live in a Crossmann home.
Established by the family and friends of Jesse W. Dunn in honor of his retirement from Kokomo Gas & Fuel. Scholarships from this fund are awarded to Kokomo High School graduates who have participated in any (sport or sports) at the high school and have demonstrated superior work ethic, high moral character, and excellent mental attitude. Applicants are nominated by Kokomo High School coaches.
This fund was established by William J. Harter in memory of his father W. G. Harter. Scholarships will be awarded from this fund for students graduating from Kokomo High School who are accepted into a program leading to a bachelors degree in engineering (not to include engineering technology) at an accredited college or university in the State of Indiana. The scholarships may be renewed for the student(s)' sophomore year, subject to review by the scholarship committee; the availability of sufficient funds; and only if recipients are full-time students at an accredited college or university in the State of Indiana pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering (not to include engineering technology) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for their freshman year.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) high academic achievement with a GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale; (b) a strong civic commitment to the school and community demonstrated through extracurricular activities; (c) recommendation from a faculty or staff member of the high school with respect to the nominated student; and (d) financial need.
Established by the family of the late community leader and educator, this fund provides scholarships to deserving Kokomo High School students who will attend Indiana University with preference to Indiana University-Kokomo campus.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) high academic achievement; (b) a strong civic commitment to the school and community through extracurricular activities; (c) above average intelligence; (d) recommendation from the high school principal or faculty advisor; and (e) financial need is not a requirement.
Members of the 1961 graduating class from Kokomo High School established this fund to provide scholarships for highly deserving graduates from Kokomo High School who demonstrate "School Spirit" and who are going to attend college.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) spirit as demonstrated through school activities and community involvement; (b) good character and citizenship; (c) above average intelligence with good scholastic records; (d) an essay on their school spirit; and (e) financial need (i.e.-there are no known major scholarships designated for tuition and fees.) *A separate application is available at the KHS guidance offices.
Members of the 1964 graduating class from Kokomo High school established this fund to provide scholarships for qualified students who are highly-deserving seniors from Kokomo High School. These students must be planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution, and have not been awarded a major scholarship from any other source.
*Years that the scholarship is available the application and criteria will be available at the Kokomo High School guidance offices.
Members of the 1969 graduating class from Kokomo High School established this fund to provide scholarships for highly deserving graduates from Kokomo High School and who are going to attend college.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) good character; (b) good citizenship; (c) above average intelligence; (d) good scholastic record; and (e) financial need. *A separate application is available at the KHS guidance offices.
Established by Greg Townsend in memory of his daughter, Sadie, this fund is to provide scholarships to Kokomo High School graduates who have demonstrated superior work ethic, high moral character, excellent mental attitude, and high academic achievement.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) superior work ethic; (b) high moral character; (c) excellent mental attitude; (d) recommendation from the high school principal or faculty advisor; (e) good citizenship; (f) in the top 10% of their graduating class; and (g) financial need.
Established by Richard Eller in 2006, scholarships are awarded from the fund to qualified students of Clay, Ervin, and Howard Township planning to attend a post secondary college, university, or trade school in Indiana, with preference given to students pursuing a degree in agricultural-related studies.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) pursuit of a bachelors degree; (b) academic achievement; (c) good character; (d) good citizenship (school & community involvement); (e) good work ethic; (f) recommendation from NHS faculty or staff member; and, (g) financial need. The scholarship may be renewable based on certain conditions. *A separate application is available at the NHS guidance office and at the Community Foundation office.
This scholarship fund was established by Trudy Hood in memory of her husband Gerald Hood, who was a math teacher at Northwestern High School. Scholarships are awarded to students graduating from Northwestern High School who will be attending college.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) good citizenship; (b) high moral character; (c) a minimum of a "B" average in high school; (d) intent to pursue a career in teaching; and (e) preference will be given to students preparing for a career as a mathematics teacher shall be given extra weight. *A separate application is available at the NHS guidance office.
In 2000, Crossmann Communities established scholarship funds in Howard County -- one is for the Kokomo School District and the other is for the School District. Donors to the fund made a commitment to contribute scholarship funds each time they built and sold a new home in the subdivisions within those districts. The scholarships are for qualified students graduating from Kokomo High School and Taylor High School who wish to pursue either a two or four year degree in structural engineering, architecture, building trades, real estate, drafting, business, finance, accounting, or some other field related to building trades at a college or university in the state of Indiana.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) a minimum overall high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; (b) strong work ethic; (c) display a strong commitment to their school; (d) display a strong commitment to their community; (e) good character; and (f) preference will be given to students who live in a Crossmann home.
Established by family and friends of the late Tony Gabriel in recognition of his goal to help and mentor the youth of the Howard County community, Tony was a Taylor High School graduate who, after graduating from college, returned to Kokomo and ran the family business - Gabe's Pizza. This fund provides scholarships to Taylor High School graduates who exemplify the characteristics of a top student-athlete.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) superior work ethic; (b) high moral character; (c) excellent mental attitude; (d) participation in any varsity (sport or sports) for two or more years at the high school; and (e) have maintained a GPA of 7.0 on a 12.0 scale. *A separate application is available at the THS guidance office and at the Community Foundation office.
This fund was established by Annette Keating and children in memory of her husband and their father, Danny M. Keating, Sr. Scholarships will be awarded from this fund to one male student athlete and one female student athlete who earned a minimum of one athletic letter and are graduating from Taylor High School and who are or will be enrolled in an accredited educational institution for a minimum of one year.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) exemplary behavior as an athlete and as an individual (on and off the playing fields at Taylor High School); (b) high moral character; (c) excellent mental attitude; (d) leadership; (e) a "C" or higher grade average; and (f) recommendation from the Taylor Athletic Director or coach of the sport student has participated in.
This fund was established by Mary Jo Wideman in memory of her husband, Dr. Frederick Wideman. Scholarships are awarded from this fund to qualified students graduating from Taylor High School who have participated in any varsity (sport or sports) for two or more years at the high school and have demonstrated superior work ethic, high moral character, and excellent mental attitude.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) superior work ethic; (b) high moral character; (c) excellent mental attitude; (d) recommendation from the head coach of the sport student has participated in; (e) recommendation from the high school principal or faculty advisor; (f) leadership; and (g) a GPA of 7.00 on 12.0 scale( B-) or higher.
Established in memorial of the late Kathie Beatty to recognize students graduating from Western High School who are or will be attending either Purdue University School of Technology at Kokomo, Purdue University West Lafayette, or Indiana University Kokomo.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) positive attitude; (b) good scholastic record (B- or better); (c) has held a paying job of at least eight hours per week for minimum of previous six months; (d) works/has worked as a volunteer for a charitable organization; (e) recommendations from a high school faculty member or administrator and also from employer or community member; (f) financial need; (g) and preference may be given to deserving students from single-parent homes. *A separate scholarship application is available at WHS guidance office and at the Community Foundation office.
This fund was established by Western School Corporation with the proceeds from a bequest from Anna May Hamilton. Scholarships are awarded to students graduating from Western High School and who are pursuing a business- or history-focused education beyond high school. The scholarship may be renewed each year during the student's undergraduate education, subject to review by the scholarship committee and the availability of sufficient funds, continuation as a full-time student and achieving a grade point average of 2.5 or higher for their freshman year; 2.75 or higher for their sophomore year; and 3.0 or higher for their junior year on a 4.0 scale.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) academic achievement with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; (b) good character; (c) good citizenship (school and community involvement); (d) good work ethic; (e) recommendation from a faculty or staff member of the high school with respect to the nominated student; and (f) financial need.
Donald W. Pagel established this scholarship fund in memory of his wife to provide scholarship for qualified students who are highly deserving graduating seniors from Western High School in Howard County or Tri-Central High School in Tipton County. These students must be planning to attend any accredited college or university in Indiana, and demonstrate need for assistance with educational expenses.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) financial need; (b) good citizenship; (c) graduation in upper 25% of their class; (d) intention to pursue a career in teaching or a health related career; and (e) a meaningful record of volunteering in the community.
Established by Jim Swisshelm in 1996 to provide scholarships to qualified female students graduating from Western High School who will be going to college. Recipients are chosen on the basis of good character; good citizenship; a grade point average of 6.0 and higher; recommendations from school staff; and financial need.
Eligibility and selection criteria: (a) good character; (b) good citizenship; (c) above average intelligence; GPA of 6.0 (C+) or higher 8.0 scale; (d) recommendation from the high school principal or faculty advisor; and (e )financial need. *Years that the scholarship is available, the application will be available at the WHS guidance office and at the Community Foundation office.
Unrestricted | Donor Advised | Designated Agency | Field of Interest | Operating Endowment | Non Permanent