Mr. Armstrong initiated this scholarship to assist those who were in financial need and had a desire to attend vocational or skilled trades education. Second preference goes to other applicants on the basis of need and personal situation.

 Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Resident of Kosciusko County for at least one year OR graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
• Demonstrates financial need

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

This fund was created through a trust established by Max and Kathryn Beigh as part of their estate planning. Max grew up in Claypool. He and Kathryn moved to Anderson, Indiana after graduating from Manchester College and getting married. They both spent many years teaching. The scholarship will help members of the Claypool United Methodist Church attain an education beyond high school.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

Helen and Carl Berkey were a sister and brother who lived in Kosciusko County. Helen was a teacher and Carl was a farmer. This fund provides scholarships to worthy high school graduates who need financial assistance to obtain higher education.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Kosciusko County resident at the time of high school graduation
• Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was created in memory of Ben Bibler through gifts from Experimental Applied Sciences (EAS), Inc., the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Ben's friends and family. Ben won the EAS Most Inspirational Award from Body for LIFE after his death. The scholarship is awarded to a Kosciusko County resident who has overcome obstacles and is pursuing higher education.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Kosciusko County resident
• High school graduate or GED recipient
• Currently employed

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrates good work ethic and good character
• Participation in community service through church, service organization or youth group activities for at least two hours per week
• Willingness to contribute to education through employment

Applicants must provide a handwritten essay addressing how they have overcome a personal obstacle.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Established by the parents of Lisa Anne (Boggs) Fawley, Robert and Marita Boggs, to award scholarships to graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School (TVHS). Lisa was a 1975 graduate of TVHS, Grace College and Manchester University. She taught physical education in the Manchester and Tippecanoe Valley school systems. Lisa never allowed her physical challenges to stop her from achieving her goals. She served as an inspiration to many that nearly any obstacle could be overcome.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Graduating senior of Tippecanoe Valley High School
• GPA: “C” average or above
• Acceptance into a two or four year college or vocational training program
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Created by Darrell's family and friends in his memory. Darrell was a longtime teacher in the Warsaw School Corporation, a member of the American Legion, Warsaw Kiwanis and Retired Teacher's Association.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Graduate of a high school located in Kosciusko County
• Accepted to a college or university in Indiana
• Pursuing certificate/license, associate or bachelor degree

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by the Warsaw Breakfast Optimists to fulfill their mission "Friend to Youth."

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School or Lakeland Christian Academy
• Pursuing full-time course of study
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Ability to satisfactorily complete chosen course of study as demonstrated by academic record
• Not a dependent of an Optimist Club member

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was created by the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation in memory of their founder, J. Homer Shoop, to provide scholarships to graduates from Wawasee, Whitko or Warsaw High Schools. Mr. Shoop was a prominent banker in North Webster and was the founder of the International Palace of Sports, which promoted sports and tourism in the North Webster community from 1974-1989.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Graduate of Wawasee High School, Whitko High School or Warsaw Community high School
• GPA: 2.9 or higher on a 4-point scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated work ethic
• Participation in community service through church, service or youth group

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

The Parent Teacher Council of Claypool Elementary School established this scholarship to provide assistance to students who reside in Clay Township in Kosciusko County and who have graduated from Warsaw Community High School.

 Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Attended Claypool Elementary School
• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School
• GPA: 2.9 or higher on a 4-point scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrates financial need

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Participation in athletics, extracurricular and/or community service

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by Alice Lykins in memory of her nephew, Don Craw. Don taught Spanish in the Tippecanoe Valley school system. Scholarship awards benefit students from Tippecanoe Valley.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• GPA: “B” average
• Demonstrates financial need

Preference may be given to:

• Graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School
• Those who have studied the Spanish language during high school

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by Larry and Anne Easterday in memory of their daughter, Megan. Many community members helped fund the endowment, which provides scholarships to qualified graduating seniors who attended Harrison Elementary School.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School
• Attended Harrison Elementary School
• GPA: 2.9 or higher on a 4-point scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated work ethic
• Participation in community service through church, service or youth group

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This scholarship fund was created by family and friends of William Farrar in his memory. Mr. Farrar served as a principal in the Warsaw school system. His love of learning will live on through this fund in his name.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
• Attended Madison Elementary School for at least 3 years

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Ability to overcome personal or family challenges*
• Academic performance indicative of success (high academic performance is not a criterion for selection)

Preference may be given to:

• Those pursuing the field of education

*Applicants must answer an additional essay question.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Ralph and Lucetta Frantz were a brother and sister who grew up on a farm south of Warsaw. They were both very community minded, serving as volunteers with the American Red Cross, Kosciusko County Historical Society and the Lakeland Community Concert Association. Lucetta taught Sunday School at the Walnut Creek United Methodist Church for 68 years. This fund provides scholarship assistance to Kosciusko County students pursuing higher education.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Kosciusko County resident
• Demonstrates financial need

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by many donors in honor of David Fribley, who died serving his country in Iraq on March 23, 2003. The fund provides scholarships to county students who are pursuing education beyond high school.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Kosciusko County resident
• Pursuing certificate/license, associate or bachelor degree
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated work ethic
• Demonstrated community service and making a difference in the lives of others

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Edward and Mary Edith Funk were lifelong residents of Warsaw. Although they had no children of their own, they believed in the importance of supporting youth. This scholarship fund was established at their deaths to provide assistance to students wishing to further their education.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Kosciusko County resident
• Demonstrates financial need

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by Jean M. and Merl M. Gibson, from Mentone, for the purpose of providing post-secondary, undergraduate scholarship assistance to students who are residents of Kosciusko County. Jean was involved with several charities, and Merl was a World War II veteran who farmed and enjoyed aviation.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Kosciusko County resident
• Pursuing certificate/license, associate or bachelor degree
• Demonstrates financial need

Preference may be given to:

• Kosciusko County residents at the time of high school graduation

 This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Calvin R. (Mike) Gill and Sue E. Gill established this fund to help Kosciusko County students pursue a college education. Mike and Sue operated Mike Gill Auto Parts for many years. They attended St. Anne's Episcopal Church and they believed in the importance of an education.

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Kosciusko County resident for at least one year
• GPA between 2.0 and 3.0 on a 4-point scale (or its equivalent)
• Pursuing bachelor, master or doctorate degree
• Demonstrates financial need

 This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Florence Gilliam Clark created this scholarship fund in tribute to her parents, Robert and Emma Gilliam, to aid area students in obtaining higher education. Robert owned a lumber business in Leesburg and was active in civic affairs and the Masonic Lodge. Emma was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star Lodge, and a parishioner of Leesburg Methodist Church.

 Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School
• Attending institution located in Indiana
• Demonstrates financial need

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Scholastic record indicative of success
• Mental attitude
• Genuine desire for education beyond the high school level

 This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by Helen Griffith through her will in memory of her father, Chauncey, to provide scholarships to area students. Helen was born in 1905. She graduated college with a degree in Civil Engineering and was employed by the U.S. government as an architect for the Panama Canal Zone. She retired to North Webster. Helen established this fund to honor her father and the values she learned from him - including the importance of a college education.

 Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Kosciusko County resident
• Graduated from high school located in Kosciusko County
• GPA: 3.7 or higher on a 4-point scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrates financial need
• Under 25 years old

 This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Created by Judy Heiman as part of her estate planning to provide scholarships to graduates of Warsaw Community High School with preference given to students who participate in community service and extracurricular activities. Judy learned values like personal responsibility, sound financial planning and a love of her home community from her parents, Paul and Gloria Heiman. They instilled in her a desire to give back to Kosciusko County and support the next generation.

 Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School
• Attending school in Indiana or a trade school in any state
• Demonstrates financial need

 Preference may be given to:

• Those who participate in community service or extracurricular activities

 This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.