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Basic Information

Opens:
December 1, 2025
Deadline:
March 2, 2026
GPA Requirement:
Yes
Type:
Scholarship

Description

Jo’s Hope is named for Jo Hensley who passed away too soon from cancer. Her loving sisters Janet and Deb and their families created the scholarship in her memory. She was the dietician for Manchester Community Schools and was a great encourager of students. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, and aunt. She had a sense of humor and a serious concern for everyone around her. The scholarship is awarded to a traditional student who shares Jolene’s personal interests and character traits of honesty, loyalty, humor, and leadership. Other selection criteria include school involvement/ engagement, academic performance, and community service.

Eligibility Requirements

  • A Manchester High School graduate in the current year
  • Graduating from high school with a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4-point scale
  • A Wabash County resident
  • Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree at an accredited public or private institution of higher learning with a concentration in healthcare or health and wellness
 This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

Eligibility Criteria

Residency:
Wabash County
High Schools:
Manchester High School
Fields of Study:
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 Physical Therapy 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 Physician Associate/Assistant Athletic Training/Trainer Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 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 Pharmacy 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Student Levels:
High School
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