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Basic Information

Deadline:
March 3, 2026
GPA Requirement:
Yes

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, 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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