New Open

Basic Information

Deadline:
March 1, 2026
GPA Requirement:
Yes

Description

Created by Jan Monteith to provide scholarships to graduates from Kosciusko County high schools who are pursuing education leading to careers in social services, education or human services. Ray and Jan and their family moved to Warsaw in 1966 and opened Monteith Tire.

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

  • Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
  • Attending college in Indiana
  • Field of Study: Education or Behavioral & Social Science
  • Demonstrates financial need
  • Pursuing undergraduate or master degree

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

  • Pursuing a career in social services, education or human services (i.e. teachers, social workers, nonprofit leaders)
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior
  • Demonstrate an ability to succeed in post-secondary education

 Preference may be given to:

  • Students with a GPA above 3.0 on a 4-point scale (or its equivalent)

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, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, School Psychology, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS, Human Services, General, Human Services, General, Social Work, Social Work