KCCF Sergeant Terry Polston Memorial Fund

This fund was created by many friends and family members of Terry Polston, a beloved Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officer, when he passed away in 2008 after a long battle with cancer. As a tribute to Terry, this scholarship benefits students who exemplify the characteristics taught in DARE.

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

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Lakeland Christian Academy, or homeschool program

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated characteristics of the DARE program (living productive drug and violence-free life, resisting negative peer pressure

Applicants must answer an additional essay question about their participation in the DARE program. Financial need may be taken into consideration in the event of equally qualified candidates.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.