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Basic Information

Deadline:
March 1, 2026

Description

Established by friends and family of Stephen Jones to honor his memory and to provide scholarships to students majoring in Criminal Justice or Education.

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

  • Kosciusko County resident
  • Field of Study: Criminal Justice or Education
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Participated in a varsity sport during high school

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

  • GPA and test scores will not be considered

 Preference may be given to:

  1. Graduating seniors of Warsaw Community High School or Wawasee High School
  2. Graduating seniors from a high school serving Kosciusko County
  3. Graduates of a high school serving Kosciusko County residents

Applicants must answer an additional essay question about the most influential person in their life.

 This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency:
Kosciusko County
High Schools:
Lakeland Christian Academy, Tippecanoe Valley High School, Warsaw Community High School, Wawasee High School, Whitko High School
Fields of Study:
Educational Administration and Supervision, Special Education and Teaching, Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Elementary Education and Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Criminal Justice and Corrections, Fire Protection, Homeland Security, Homeland Security, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
Identity Groups:
Athlete