This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to a student who believes in constitutionally-based limited government based upon Judeo- Christian values. Open to any student who resides in Indiana, with a preference given to students residing in or from Arcadia, IN; or Cicero, IN

This scholarship was established by SEP to encourage students to pursue a degree in a STEAM field at any accredited college, university, technical, vocational or trade school in Indiana. Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other significant barriers to obtaining a post- secondary credential in a STEAM field. A preference will be given to students with a 2.5 GPA or higher and who represent diversity.

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a national philanthropic organization that provides scholarships to individuals throughout the United States. Since 1931, The Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, they award more than $3 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding service-minded high school seniors. The Indiana Elks recognized that not all graduating seniors want to attend a four year academic program and made the decision to offer a Vocational Scholarship to Indiana Students. The Indiana Elks offers 10 Vocational Scholarships to Indiana High School graduating seniors at $1,000 each. No affiliation to the Elks is required. Once the application is completed, it must be returned to an Indiana Elks Lodge, located near the applicants residence, for verification and to be forwarded to the committee for judging.

All applicants must be citizens of the United States of America on the date the application is filed. Applications must be filed with a local Elks Lodge near the student’s legal residence. A list of Indiana Elks Lodges is available at https://indianaelks.org/lodges-by-district/. Definition of an Eligible Program shall be comparable to that contained in the federal vocational legislation. It is defined as a two year or less vocational/technical program, culminating in an Associate Degree, Diploma or Certificate, but less than a Baccalaureate Program (Bachelor’s Degree). Do not apply if you are planning to pursue an Associate Degree as a stepping stone to a 4-year Bachelor diploma.

The Anita F. Boorda Scholarship for the Performing Arts will provide up to $2,500 to high school seniors
who plan to pursue a degree in Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance or Production. This scholarship is
renewable for up to four years.

Students must:

• Be a resident of St. Joseph, Elkhart, Marshall, Kosciusko, Fulton, Pulaski, Starke or LaPorte Counties
  in Indiana OR Berrien or Cass Counties in Michigan;
• Graduate with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 (4.0 scale) from an accredited high school by June 30 of the
  year of application;
• Plan to attend an accredited tax-exempt college or university to pursue a degree (major) in
  Performing Arts, Music, Theatre, Dance or Production through a full-time course of study;

Preference will be given to students engaged in the performing arts during their high school career.

Family members of those serving on the scholarship nomination committee or Community Foundation
staff are deemed ineligible (defined as spouses, lineal descendants and their spouses, siblings and their
spouses).

This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County.

The PHP Scholarship Program is offered to high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in a health-related field. Physicians Health Plan's (PHP) goal is to provide today’s youth opportunities for continued success as tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Scholarship winners will be awarded scholarship monies payable to the student and the accredited post-secondary college, university or technical school. Applicants must be either a PHP member or attend high school in the PHP service area.

The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship provides 200 high-achieving high school and college students interested in pursuing a career in education the opportunity to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 each year for four academic years. In exchange, students agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the corresponding, prorated amount of the scholarship.

The 2 4 Golf Scholarship is awarded annually to a Huntington County graduating senior who will attend college full-time and has participated as a student athlete while in high school. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

The Andrews First Christian Church Memorial Scholarship Fund was created in 2006 in memory of the Church’s closing in October 2005. Priority is given to descendants of members of the church at the time of its closing. The second criterion is students living in Dallas Township and/or north of the Salamonie River in Polk Township. Qualifying students may be enrolled in a 4-year college or university, junior college, vocational or trade school, or in graduate school. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Jeanette Morris established the Arley Morris H.O.P.E. Scholarship in memory of her husband, Arley Morris. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support or H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Excel) for students pursuing business careers and endeavors. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

The Brenda C. Bridge Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 by Thomas Bridge in honor of his wife, Brenda, who passed away in 2007. Brenda Bridge was a career educator who taught in the Huntington County Community School System and developed curriculum and programs for the advancement of teachers at the Region 8 Education Center. The scholarship is available to Huntington County residents who are pursuing a career path in education, nursing, vocational, technical, or the skilled trades. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

The Chase Satterthwaite Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020 by Chase’s family and friends to commemorate his life. To honor Chase’s love of animals and his constant willingness to help others, this scholarship is available to students entering the animal science or medical fields. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Eligible fields include:

• marine biology,
• wildlife biology,
• zoology,
• conservation biology,
• zoo veterinarian,
• wildlife rehabilitation,
• oncology,
• or nursing

Preference is given to:

• graduating seniors from an accredited Indiana high school;
• applicants who personally faced cancer and/or other serious medical challenges or have had an immediate family member who has faced cancer and/or other serious medical challenges. (must answer an essay)

The Citizens Telephone Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 to provide financial support to Warren area (including Poneto, Liberty Center, and Bluffton) students pursuing post-secondary education. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Applicants must be:

• Graduating high school seniors
• Residents of 46792, 46781, 46766, 46714 zip codes
• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a 2.0 GPA

The Daugherty Family Fund was established in 2009 in honor of H.L. and Martha Daugherty to provide scholarships to employees, their children, or Warren area students pursuing further education in an agriculture-related course of study. The Daugherty Companies, founded in 1939, sold their manufacturing and distribution portion of the business in 2019 to Ag Express Electronics and the fund continues to support employees and children of Ag Express. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Applicants must be employees (current or retired) of Ag Express, or a descendant of an employee of the Daugherty Companies, Inc.

Second preference is given to Warren, IN residents who major in agriculture. 

Established in 2004 by Marsha Reeves, the Dave Reeves Athletic Scholarship was created “to celebrate Dave’s love for the athletes he worked with over the years and to help a male or female thrower with education costs”. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be graduating seniors from Huntington North High School
• Have competed as a discus and/or shot-put thrower for the Huntington North Vikings track and field team

David and Susan Brewer established their family scholarship in 2019 to assist graduates of Huntington North High School to attend one of their preferred educational institutions including, Indiana University (Bloomington), DePauw University, Vincennes University and Huntington University. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be graduating seniors or former graduates from Huntington North High School
• Attend an accredited educational institution located in the State of Indiana as a full time student
• Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher

Preference is given to applicants who attend or plan to attend Indiana University, DePauw University, Vincennes University, or Huntington University.

The daughters of Dean Stephan – Sally Morrison, Sandy Stephan, and Sheryl Baker – established a memorial scholarship to honor their father, who, amongst his many accomplishments, served 28 years as the longest-running principal at Lincoln Elementary School and served over 57 years as the official scorekeeper for the Huntington Viking basketball team. The Dean B. Stephan Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who attended Lincoln Elementary School. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be former students of Lincoln Elementary School
• Be graduating seniors from Huntington North High School
• Plan to a pursue a career in education
• Have a 2.0 GPA or higher

Created in 1997, the Donald E. & Lou Rayne Scheiber Catholic Education and Charity Fund accomplishes dual purposes. First, the fund promotes educational opportunities for Huntington County students who are members of one of three local Catholic Church parishes (Saint Joseph in Roanoke and Saint Mary and Saints Peter & Paul in Huntington). Second, the fund provides charitable grants to Catholic organizations who promote the accepted teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Applicants must:

• Be graduating high school seniors
• Be active members of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church (Huntington), Saint Mary Catholic Church (Huntington), or Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Roanoke)
• Have a GPA of 2.0 or higher

Mrs. Coll designated that a portion of her estate through a Charitable Remainder Trust be donated to the Community Foundation to establish this scholarship in her name. Its recipients must be residents of Huntington County and full-time college students majoring in a science-related field. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Sharon Solloway established this scholarship fund in 2007 in honor of her late husband and his dedication to being a lifelong learner. Distributions are utilized to benefit graduating high school students from Huntington County. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Huntington County.

Dr. John Hohe, a retired dentist, and his wife, Marjorie, established the Dr. John Hohe & Marjorie Hohe IPFW Scholarship in 1999 to provide financial assistance to students attending IPFW. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Huntington County.