Steuben County Community Foundation

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Steuben County Community Foundation

1701 N Wayne St.
Angola, IN 46703

Ph: (260)665-6656
Fax: (260)665-8420
URL:http://www.steubenfoundation.org

Clifford V. Abbott Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to outstanding students. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be graduating seniors from Fremont High School. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must check the website for the application process online. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Steuben County Community Foundation at the above address (see entry 6765).

Mandel & Lauretta Abrahamer Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to those students in health-related fields. Focus: Nursing. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be entering in a Nursing School; must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Scholarship recipients are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit the following: copy of school transcripts; any supporting statement from former teachers or supervisors of any paid or volunteer work in your chosen field will be considered; an essay answering the question, “What characteristics are necessary to be a successful nurse?”. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Steuben County Community Foundation at the above address (see entry 6765).

Tara Lynne Arnold Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to those students who will be entering a four-year college or university with intent of pursuing a Bachelor's Degree. Focus: Psychology; Women's Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must attend or have attended Angola High School; must be in good academic standing. Criteria: Preference will be given to those students who will take up psychology or women's studies.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must check the website for the application process online and required materials. Deadline: March 15.

Richard L. Baker Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to those graduating students of Fremont High School. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Fremont High School; must be residing within the Fremont Community School District; must be admitted to a college or university as full-time students; must receive Academic Honors from Fremont High School. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; a 250-word essay; and high school transcripts. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Steuben County Community Foundation at the above address (see entry 6765).

Verna Curry Boyer Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those students who are in need. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduates of any Steuben County High School, including Prairie Heights, Fremont, Hamilton or MSD of Steuben County. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Builders Association of Northeast Indiana (BANI) Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to those students who are in need. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors attending a high school and residing in Steuben County. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Ellen Eberhardt Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those deserving students. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be graduating seniors from a Steuben County High School; must be entering a four-year college or university with the intent to pursue a career in environmental education, biology, earth science or elementary education; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must check the website for the application process and required materials. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Steuben County Community Foundation at the above address (see entry 6765).

Farmers State Bank Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to deserving students. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be seniors at Angola High School, Fremont High School or Hamilton High School planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the fall following graduation; must have a documented GPA at the time of application between 2.5 and 3.5 on a scale of 4.0. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the Scholarship Committee's review of the application materials.

Don and Eileen Fulton Nursing Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those students who will be continuing their education through an accredited nursing program at any Indiana institution of higher education. Focus: Nursing. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors or have graduated from a Steuben County High School; must provide two references, preferably demonstrating nursing experience. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Helen R. Greenamyer Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to those students who are pursuing a career in Nursing. Focus: Nursing. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduates of any Steuben County High School, including Prairie Heights, Fremont, Hamilton or MSD of Steuben County; must be pursuing a career in Nursing. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Ed Haas Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those students who are in need. Focus: Education; Humanities; Arts. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be graduating seniors from Angola High School; must be pursuing degree in the field of Education, Humanities or Arts. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit any supporting statements from former teachers or supervisors of any paid or volunteer work in your chosen field will be considered; copy of school transcripts; an essay answering the questions “why do you want to pursue a career in Education, Humanities or the Arts?” and “what influenced your decision?” Applicants must check the website for the application process and required materials. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Steuben County Community Foundation at the above address (see entry 6765).

H. Pauline Hand Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to those graduating students from Angola High School, Fremont, Hamilton or Prairie Heights High School. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be full-time students at any accredited college or university. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, leadership abilities and character.

Dr. M.G. “Doc” Headley Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those students who are in need. Focus: Agriculture; Veterinary Science. Qualif.: Applicants must be pursuing a certified or degreed agricultural or veterinarian program at an institution of higher education. Applicants must be graduating students from Angola, Fremont, Hamilton or Prairie Heights High School. Criteria: Priority will be given to those students in the field of veterinary medicine.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded: Minimum of 3 persons. To Apply: Applicants must check the website for the application process and required materials. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Steuben County Community Foundation at the above address (see entry 6765).

Dale Hughes, Jr. Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those students who are in need. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be graduating from Prairie Heights High School; must be continuing their education through an accredited program at any institution of higher education. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials. Preference will be given to students pursuing agricultural education opportunities.

Sylvia E. Jackson Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to those students who are in need. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County and must be enrolled as seniors in Angola High School on or before October 1 of their senior year; must attend an accredited school within the boundaries of the United States. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on academic potential, academic achievement and general citizenship.

John W. Kelley Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support to those students who are interested in earning a degree in Law Enforcement Education. Focus: Law Enforcement. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be graduating seniors from any Steuben County High School; must be pursuing a degree in Law Enforcement Education. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Las Limas Community Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students having difficulty financing their education. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben, Lagrange or Dekalb counties in Indiana; must be enrolled in an Indiana state accredited school of higher education, trade school, certificate or degree program. Criteria: Priority will be given to those who have demonstrated financial need.

Paul and Inger Friend 4-H Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To develop the youth into productive and responsible adults by supporting them financially for their studies. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must have graduated from Angola, Hamilton, Fremont or Prairie Heights High School; must have completed at least 7 years in the 4-H program (minimum of 5 years in Steuben County, Indiana). Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the committee's review of the application materials.

Dr. J. Glenn Radcliffe Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those students who are in need. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be residents of Steuben County; must be graduating high school seniors; must be attending TSU to receive a baccalaureate degree; must have a cumulative of 3.5 GPA. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on community involvement, scholastic ability and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. Number Awarded:

Minimum of 3 persons. To Apply: Applicants must check the website for the application process and required materials. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Steuben County Community Foundation at the above address (see entry 6765).

Nettie and Edward Shelah Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to those students who are in need. Focus: General Studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Hamilton High School graduating seniors; must be enrolled in an accredited Indiana College or University. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, scholastic aptitude, financial need and character.

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