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Basic Information

Deadline:
March 1, 2026
GPA Requirement:
Yes

Description

This fund was established by Maria Oler and her brothers Felipe J. Lopez and Juan J. Lopez in memory of their parents, Felipe and Azucena Lopez. This fund will provide scholarship assistance to needy and deserving students who are pursuing a postsecondary education at an accredited college, university or technical school with preference given to students pursuing degrees in Spanish education, translation, medical studies or other human services.

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

  • Kosciusko County resident
  • Citizen or legal resident of the United States
  • Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
  • GPA: “B-“ average or above
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Completed at least 3 years of Spanish at the high school level or tested out of the equivalent

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

  • Demonstrated work ethic
  • Participation in service for community work demonstrated by active involvement in church, civic, nonprofit service or youth group organizations

 Preference may be given to:

  • Those pursuing degrees in Spanish education, translation, medical studies or other human services

Applicants must provide an additional essay response about overcoming challenges and how pursuing freedom through education will impact their future.

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, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS, American Sign Language, General Studies, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS, Human Services, General, Human Services, General, Social Work, Social Work, 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
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