CFWabash John L. Eckert Memorial Educational Scholarship

Family and friends of John Eckert established The John L. Eckert Memorial Scholarship Endowment to memorialize the life of John and his dedication to education. Mr. Eckert was Manchester Community School’s superintendent from 1982 to 1992. From 1971 to 1982, he was the superintendent for the Rochester Community School Corporation, and before that Mr. Eckert was a teacher for Huntington Community Schools and for Southwood High School.

Eligibility Requirements

• SHS, MHS, Huntington, or Rochester High School graduate (current year)
• Minimum GPA of 8.0 on an 11.0 scale or equivalent
• Must be pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in public education (with goal to be a public school teacher or administrator)
• Full or part-time student at an accredited institution of higher education

This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.