2017-2018 Jennings County High School

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Name of Scholarship /

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Who is Eligible

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Amount Awarded

Charley Dove Scholarship / 1 / Junior or Senior graduate whose major will be used to benefit those affected by Autism; special education majors and other majors that will serve those Autistic individuals. Previous scholarship recipients may re-apply for 3 consecutive years. / $2500.00/CF
Coffee Creek Conservation Club / 4 / Junior or Senior graduate; Scholastic achievement, personal development / $500.00/CF
Edward and Marjorie Kehrt Scholarship / 1 / Junior or Senior graduate who is a resident of Spencer Township and attended Hayden Elementary for a significant number of years. / $1475.00/CF
Ethan Reynolds Memorial Scholarship / 2 / Junior or Senior graduate planning to attend Vincennes, preference to special needs students. / $1000.00/CF
Farm Bureau Scholarship / 6 / Senior that has a parent/guardian that is a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau / $200.00/CF
Jennings County FFA/Young Farmers / 1 / Senior with preference of going into an ag-related field / $250.00/CF
Martha Vogel Memorial Scholarship / 2 / Junior or Senior graduate from JCHS or another accredited high school / $500.00/CF
Wohrer Memorial Scholarship / 1 / Seniors who attended 4+ years at Hayden Elementary and must be admitted to a college, technical, or trade school. Preference given to an education major. / $1200.00
Alpha Omega Chapter of Psi Iota Xi
Helen Fox Award
Mary B. Ketchum Award
Dr. John B. Schuck Award
Viola King Award
Psi Iota Xi Continuing Scholarship (renewable)
Peggy Peck Memorial Award
Dan Byron Award
Louis B. Armstrong Award
John P. Sousa Award
National School Choral Award / 1
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TBD
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2 / Junior/Senior Graduate – Education Major
Junior/Senior Girl Graduate -- Academics, Extra-Curriculars
Junior/Senior Graduate -- Medical Major
Junior/Senior Graduate -- Member of Bugle/Yearbook staff/journalism major
Junior/Senior Graduates -- Academics, Extra-Curriculars & financial need
Jr/Sr Graduate –Members’ child/grandchild accepted to college/technical school
For deserving Junior/Senior graduate
Junior/Senior graduate -- Achievement in the field of jazz music
Junior/Senior graduate --Superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty,cooperation
Junior/Senior Graduate -- Contributed to the vocal program / $100.00 - $200.00
$200.00
$375.00
$250.00
$200.00
$100.00
$250.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
Bob & Josie Struben Mem. Scholarship / TBD / Junior or Senior Graduate involved in 4-H and FFA / $500.00
Brush Creek PTO Scholarship / TBD / Seniors who attended 3 + years and graduated from Brush Creek / $200.00
Chad Earnhart Memorial Scholarship / TBD / Junior or Senior graduate admitted to a Post Secondary School / TBD
Chase Harrison Memorial Scholarship / 1 / Senior graduate; Academics, personal achievements, community involvement & educational goals will be reviewed. Preference will be given, but not limited to, a student who is a first generation post high school attendee pursuing a post-secondary education. / $500.00
Christian Nolan (CNO) Baseball/Softball Scholarship / 2 / Seniors who are on the varsity baseball and softball teams. / $500.00
Commiskey Fall Festival Scholarship / 1 / Senior who attended Graham Creek Elementary for at least 4 years / $250.00
Cull Family Memorial Scholarship / TBD / Seniors who are an alumni of St. Mary’s, GPA of a C or better, faithful member of a Catholic Church / TBD
Delta Theta Tau Sorority Scholarship / 1
TBD / All Seniors
Members’ Child who is a Senior / $500.00
TBD

Erler Industries Scholarship

/ 1 / Junior or Senior graduate who is planning to attend college. / $500.00

Forrest A. Rice Memorial Scholarship

/ 1 / Seniors who plan to go into the medical field (doctor/nurse) and are already committed to a college/institution. / $500.00
Fraternal Order of Police / 1 / Senior going into the Criminal Justice Field or Law Enforcement / $500.00
Geneva Twp/Robert Burkman PTO / 2 / Junior or Senior graduates who attended Scipio Elementary for 3 years and resides in Geneva Township. / $300.00
George Webster Memorial Scholarship / 1 / Junior or Senior graduate planning to attend a trade school or going into mechanics or a student who is a graduate of Graham Creek Elementary. / $100.00
Graham Creek Elementary / TBD / Junior or Senior graduate that attended Graham Creek Elementary / TBD
William Harmon Memorial Scholarship / 2 / Senior athlete or cheerleader; academics considered / $1000.00
Hayden Alumni Memorial Scholarship / 1 / Seniors who attended Hayden Elementary for 4 years and is a resident of Spencer Township. / $800.00
Hayden Historical Museum Inc. Apphia Wohrer Gerth Memorial Scholarship / 1 / Senior who was a member of Hayden Little Hoosier Historians while attending Hayden Elem. / $250.00
Hayden PTO Scholarships / TBD / Seniors who are a graduate of Hayden Elem. May be used at a 4 yr school or for attending a vocational/technical school / TBD
Home Builders of Jackson/Jennings Co / 1 / Junior or Senior graduate enrolled in a Building Trades or Architecture class pursuing a post secondary degree in this area / $500.00
Jennings County Classroom Teachers / TBD / Junior or Senior graduate who is a dependent of JCCTA member / TBD
Jennings County Democrats and Lady Democrats Scholarship / 2 / Seniors who are a registered Democrat or child/grandchild of a registered Democrat / $200.00
Jennings County Extension Clubs / 3 / Junior/Senior Graduates who have been associated with 4-H or home ext. preferred / $200.00
Jennings County Federation of Republican Women Scholarship / TBD / Seniors who are a registered Republican or a child/grandchild of a registered Republican / $250.00
Jennings County Retired Teachers / 1 / Junior/Senior Graduate majoring in teaching
An interview is required for all who apply. Date posted later. / TBD
Knights of Columbus / 1 / Seniors who are a member of St. Anne’s or St. Mary’s parish / $250 for 4 years
Laura May Ross Memorial / 1 / Seniors majoring in athletic training or sports medicine / $500.00
Park Theatre/ Civic Center Scholarship / 1 / Junior or Senior graduate with a major/minor, or participant in fine arts, music, dance, or theatre / $600.00 renewable
Paul & Scott Lucas Memorial Scholarship / 3 / Seniors going into the medical field, preference will be on seniors going into nursing / $100.00
Rayburn Scholarship for the Arts / TBD / Junior or Senior graduate that is pursuing a major or minor in the field of media arts (including but not limited to: TV, video, communication, theater, computer technology, music, and art) / Minimum $100.00
Rotary Club Creative Writing Award / 2 / Junior or Senior graduate; Winner must attend a Rotary Club meeting to present their work, will be published in NV Plain Dealer. / $200.00 1st place
$100.00 2nd place
Road Hogs of North Vernon / 1 / Junior or Senior graduate who is planning to go into the mechanical field. Special consideration for careers focusing on motorcyles. / $500.00
Sandcreek PTO Scholarship / 2 / Seniors who attended Sand Creek Elem., Vocational School, 2 or 4 year college / $250.00
St. Mary’s PTO Scholarship / 1 / Junior or Senior graduate who attended St. Mary’s for at least 5 years / $500.00
St. Vincent Jennings Hospital / 1 / Senior entering a medical field - 500 word essay required / $1000.00
Sullivan/Ruddick Honorary Scholarship / 1 / Senior who is a resident of Spencer Twp. and attended 4 yrs Hayden Elementary / $500.00
Tara K Sharp Scholarship / 2 / Seniors who are deserving and involved in Theater/Dance/Music/Creative Arts / $1000.00
United Way Dollars for Scholars / TBD / Junior or Senior graduate with a 3.0/4.0 or 8.0/12.0 GPA, need and special circumstances considered. / TBD

Seth "Peanut" Box Memorial Scholarship 1 Seniors who plan on attending college $500.00