This fund was established by the Wawasee Property Owners' Association (WPOA) and the Lichtenauer family in memory of David Lichtenauer's years of contributions to the association as a director, president and editor of the WPOA newsletter. His visionary leadership and devotion to his beloved Lake Wawasee and the Syracuse Community resulted in the completion of many projects as well as the Syracuse/Wawasee Trail initiative. The fund provides college and university scholarships to graduates of Wawasee High School, based on community service and academic standing.

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

• Graduating senior of Wawasee High School
• Top 10% of high school class

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Strong academic achievement
• Involvement in community service

 This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was created in memory of Martee Mitchell Lollar, who served as a Special Needs Job Coach at Warsaw Community High School. This fund provides scholarships to students who demonstrate care for people who have special needs or other life challenges.

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

• Citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Lakeland Christian Academy, a homeschool program in the Warsaw school district, OR a GED program and currently residing in Warsaw school district

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated value of service through involvement in their church, community, nonprofit service, or student organizations

Applicants must answer an additional essay question about how they demonstrated care for people who have special needs, have life challenges, or who are underserved in some way and how they demonstrated characteristics of the DARE program including a commitment to a drug and violence free lifestyle.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by Maria Oler and her brothers Felipe J. Lopez and Juan J. Lopez in memory of their parents, Felipe and Azucena Lopez. This fund will provide scholarship assistance to needy and deserving students who are pursuing a postsecondary education at an accredited college, university or technical school with preference given to students pursuing degrees in Spanish education, translation, medical studies or other human services.

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

• Kosciusko County resident
• Citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
• GPA: “B-“ average or above
• Demonstrates financial need
• Completed at least 3 years of Spanish at the high school level or tested out of the equivalent

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated work ethic
• Participation in service for community work demonstrated by active involvement in church, civic, nonprofit service or youth group organizations

 Preference may be given to:

• Those pursuing degrees in Spanish education, translation, medical studies or other human services

Applicants must provide an additional essay response about overcoming challenges and how pursuing freedom through education will impact their future.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This scholarship is made possible by the Madison PTO, whose members raise money each year to fund a scholarship for a student who attended Madison Elementary School.

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

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School
• Attended Madison Elementary School for at least two years
• Demonstrates financial need

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Academic achievement
• Community involvement
• Church involvement
• School activities

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Dr. Angus C. McDonald came to Warsaw in 1892. He established the first hospital in Warsaw, and was one of the founders and the first president of Bakers' Boys Club. This scholarship helps traditional and non-traditional students from Kosciusko County achieve their educational dreams.

 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 in 2004 from the Estate of Marjorie Morton in memory of Marjorie's son, Rob Morton. Rob was a 16-year-old junior at Warsaw High School, and is believed to have suffered a massive brain hemorrhage after a head injury during football practice. Rob was a member of the Methodist Church, was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Explorer's Club.

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

• Kosciusko County resident
• Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
• GPA: 2.9 or higher on 4-point scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrates financial need

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Participation in community service through church, youth groups, or other civic organizations
• Demonstrated social skills through participation in extracurricular activities

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was created by Dr. Samuel Murphy to assist worthy and ambitious students in their need for higher education. Dr. Murphy practiced medicine in Claypool, moving his practice to Warsaw in 1914. He acquired a reputation as an outstanding physician and as a citizen concerned with civic welfare.

 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.

During the lifetimes of Robert and Colleen Nichols, they funded scholarships through Madison School's Parent-Teacher Organization in memory of their son Lenny, who passed away in 1961 at the age of 12. Colleen made a bequest to continue this scholarship after her death.

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

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School
• Attended Madison Elementary School for at least two years
• Demonstrates financial need

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Academic achievement
• Community involvement
• Church involvement
• School activities

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Established by Homer Ousley, Jr. to benefit students from the communities where he and Marcia worked and lived including Manchester Schools, Tippecanoe Valley Schools and Whitko Schools. Homer was a farm manager for Creighton Brothers for 40 years and operated his own corn and soybean farm. Marcia taught elementary school for nearly 30 years. Homer and his late wife valued education and believed that education is the best tool against poverty.

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

• Citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Graduate of Manchester Jr/Sr High School, Tippecanoe Valley High School or Whitko Jr/Sr High School

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrates good character

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was created by Keri Overmeyer-Glennie and Angela Markwalder in memory of their father, Dennis Overmeyer. It provides scholarship assistance to students who have graduated from Tippecanoe Valley Schools and are pursuing a postsecondary degree at a university or college. Dennis was a U.S. Marine veteran, a volunteer fire fighter and a volunteer board member for Four Way EMS in Mentone.

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

• Graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School
• Top 50% of high school class
• Demonstrates financial need

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated work ethic
• Participation in school sports for at least three years (not limited to all three years in the same sport)

 Preference may be given to:

• High school seniors

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was created by many friends and family members of Terry Polston, a beloved Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officer, when he passed away in 2008 after a long battle with cancer. As a tribute to Terry, this scholarship benefits students who exemplify the characteristics taught in DARE.

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

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Lakeland Christian Academy, or homeschool program

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated characteristics of the DARE program (living productive drug and violence-free life, resisting negative peer pressure

Applicants must answer an additional essay question about their participation in the DARE program. Financial need may be taken into consideration in the event of equally qualified candidates.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by Janet Marie Rager through a gift in her will. Janet was a senior at Whitko High School in 1979. She was fun, energetic and very bright. On her way to a college visit, she was severely injured in an auto accident. As a result of her head injuries, she lived with and was cared for by her parents, Jack and Mary Lou Rager for the last 22 years of her life. This fund provides scholarships for graduates of high schools located in Kosciusko and Whitley Counties.

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

• Graduate of a high school in Kosciusko County or Whitley County
• Demonstrates financial need

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Established by Wil and Kristi Boren as an advised scholarship endowment benefitting Kosciusko County graduates who have overcome learning challenges. Preference is given to students who have an individualized Education Program (IEP).

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

• Kosciusko County resident
• Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated ability to overcome learning challenges*

Preference may be given to:

• Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Past recipients

*Applicants must provide a brief statement about how they have managed to overcome learning difficulties in order to meet their educational goals.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Friends and family established this fund in memory of Lyn Sasso, who passed away unexpectedly. Lyn was active in Tri Kappa and enjoyed tennis and bridge. Scholarship awards are given to deserving students from area high schools to achieve their educational dreams.

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

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School
• Demonstrates financial need

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Participation in athletics and/or organization providing community service

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Established by Teresa Craig in memory of her aunt, Jackie Rae Shilling Tucker, to provide scholarships for graduates of Warsaw Community High School who participated in the high school choir, demonstrate financial need, maintain a C average or above, demonstrate community involvement or work a part-time job, and who are family oriented.

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

• Graduate of Warsaw Community High School
• GPA: “C” average or above
• Demonstrates financial need
• Participated in choir or choral music program for at least two years

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated community involvement or work a part-time job
• Must be family-oriented*

*Applicants must answer an additional essay question about why their family is important to them.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Established by Linda Stookey, Eric Stookey and Lisa McAdam to provide support for educational scholarships. Specifically, this fund supports Wawasee High School graduates who attend a public or private institution, or vocational, technical or trade school. David Stookey was a longtime, well-loved cross country and track coach at Wawasee High School. His wife, Linda, and his children, Eric and Lisa, created this fund to celebrate his life and perpetuate his legacy.

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

• Graduate of Wawasee High School
• Demonstrates financial need

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Jaden Stout lived a lot of life in his 13 years. He was a student at Edgewood Middle School where he played baritone in the school band and enjoyed cheering on the Warsaw Tigers basketball team. He loved animals, racing, and playing video games. After Jaden died unexpectedly of natural causes, on July 9, 2013, his family created a scholarship in his memory. It is awarded to a male student who attended Edgewood Middle School with preference given to a student who is interested in Information Technology, Veterinary Science, or Automotive Studies.

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

• Male
• Attended Edgewood Middle School for at least one year

Preference may be given to:

• Those who may not have excelled academically, but showed evidence of turning their life around
• Those with a “C” average or above
• Those pursuing studies in Computer/Information Technology, Veterinary Science or Automotive Studies
• Those who demonstrate financial need

Applicants must answer an additional essay question about academic obstacles they have had to overcome.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Vivian Sue Sutton served as a scholarship volunteer with the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for many years. She worked at Zimmer as a receptionist, and was an avid IU basketball fan. When she passed away on February 14, 2012, many family members and friends contributed to this scholarship fund as a way to honor her memory.

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

• Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
• GPA: “C” average or above
• Attending school in Indiana

Preference may be given to:

• Children or step-children of Zimmer employees
• Those pursuing an orthopedic-related field of study or a career within the orthopedic industry

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by Thomas R. and Anne Marie Walter to assist students in obtaining education at accredited colleges and universities. Both Tom and Anne were very community-minded, participating in many community activities including Warsaw Presbyterian Church and Warsaw Rotary Club. For many years they owned Walter Drug Store.

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

• Kosciusko County resident at the time of high school graduation
• High school graduate (excludes those who received a GED)
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Desire for education beyond high school
• Mental attitude
• Likelihood of successfully completing education
• Scholastic attainment

Preference may be given to:

• Past recipients who have maintained a “B” average or above

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by many friends and family of Kailey Zehr. Kailey was a student at Edgewood Middle School when she passed away after battling a lengthy illness. She is remembered for her kindness, perseverance, happy demeanor and love of life. Scholarships in Kailey's memory are awarded to graduates of Warsaw Community High School who exhibit good leadership and citizenship and are active in their school and community.

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

• 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 school and/or community activities or involved by way of attendance or activities through church or place of work
• Participation in community service through church, service or youth group
• Demonstrates good leadership and citizenship
• Demonstrates good work ethic
• Good attendance at school and workplace if employed

Applicants must answer an additional essay question about how they have maintained a positive attitude while overcoming an obstacle or challenge.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.