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Deadline:
April 15, 2026
Type:
Scholarship

Description

Created in 1982 from the estate of Flossie Widney, this scholarship honors the traditions of farming for the people of Whitley County and is intended to enlarge the progress and contentment of rural living. B.V. was a graduate of Tri-State College with a B.S. in Science and was a staff member at Purdue University. Flossie attended courses at Purdue University. This scholarship is awarded based on financial need, scholastic ability and personal character. Preference is given to Whitley County students seeking a degree from Purdue University in the field of Agriculture or students seeking an Engineering or Science Degree from Trine University. Students pursuing a degree in Health and Human Services degree from Purdue will also be considered.

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

Eligibility Criteria

Residency:
Whitley County
High Schools:
Churubusco Jr./Sr. High School Columbia City High School Whitko High School
Colleges:
Chattahoochee Valley Community College Trine University
Fields of Study:
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES Computer Programming Information Science/Studies Computer Science Computer Software and Media Applications Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications ENGINEERING Biomedical/Medical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering Science Manufacturing Engineering Geological/Geophysical Engineering Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Biochemical Engineering Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Biology, General Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Zoology/Animal Biology Genetics Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Neuroscience Sport and Fitness Administration/Management PHYSICAL SCIENCES Astronomy and Astrophysics Chemistry Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Physics PSYCHOLOGY Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology School Psychology Homeland Security 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 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES Business Administration, Management and Operations Accounting and Related Services Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Finance and Financial Management Services Hospitality Administration/Management Human Resources Management and Services International Business Actuarial Science Marketing Insurance General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Construction Management
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