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Basic Information

Opens:
December 1, 2025
Deadline:
March 1, 2026
Type:
Scholarship

Description

Dave Carey was a well-respected business owner and friend of the community. He operated Carey Excavating in North Webster for 40 years and Carey Realty in Warsaw for 20 years. Among his many community service activities, Dave was a 14-year board member of Wawasee Community Schools. Dave's father taught him the masonry trade and he felt learning a trade was important for young people. This fund assists Wawasee High School seniors.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

  • Graduating senior of Wawasee High School
  • Pursuing vocational/technical training

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

  • Involvement in sports or extracurricular activities or employment history

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency:
Kosciusko County
High Schools:
Wawasee High School
Fields of Study:
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES Computer Programming Information Science/Studies Computer Science Computer Software and Media Applications Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Funeral Service and Mortuary Science Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Culinary Arts and Related Services Manufacturing Engineering Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians CONSTRUCTION TRADES Mason/Masonry Carpenters Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) PRECISION PRODUCTION Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking Tool and Die Technology/Technician Welding Technology/Welder TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Dental Assisting/Assistant Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Health and Medical Administrative Services Medical/Clinical Assistant Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Radiologist Assistant Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Surgical Technology/Technologist Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Athletic Training/Trainer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Pharmacy Studies Pre-Nursing Studies Pre-Chiropractic Studies Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies Pre-Optometry Studies Pre-Physical Therapy Studies Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Public Health Art Therapy/Therapist Music Therapy/Therapist Occupational Therapy/Therapist Physical Therapy/Therapist Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Construction Management