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Basic Information

Deadline:
March 3, 2026
GPA Requirement:
Yes

Description

Gene Custer is a lifelong Wabash County resident and farmer and a generous supporter of charitable causes. Gene established the Custer Scholarship Fund to help deserving students pursue post-secondary education. The award is given based on work experience or engagement in extra-curricular school, religious, or community activities; and a character of talent, ambition, initiative, and kindness. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Resident of Wabash County for at least one year
  • Graduate of a Wabash County public or private high school or of an accredited homeschool program
  • Maintained a GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school
  • Graduate of a high school in the past three years
  • Plans to enroll in an accredited postsecondary program that awards degrees or career certifications.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency:
Wabash County
High Schools:
Homeschool, Manchester High School, Northfield Jr./Sr. High School, Southwood Jr./Sr. High School, Wabash High School, White's Jr./Sr. High School, Emmanuel Christian School (Wabash)
Fields of Study:
General Studies
Identity Groups:
Adult Learner/Nontraditional