Established by the American Association of University Women's Warsaw branch to provide scholarship assistance to non-traditional female students residing in Kosciusko County. This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation defines non-traditional students as those who:

• Do not immediately continue their education after completing high school or a high school equivalency program OR
• Have continued their education beyond the high school level but were interrupted for a personal or financial reasons that resulted in a break from their education for more than one year.

Non-traditional students are generally over the age of 20.

Applicants must also:

• Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a higher education program for the current or upcoming academic year. This includes vocational or technical training.
• Be a resident of Kosciusko County, IN.
• Be able to demonstrate financial need.

The Fort Wayne Zoological Society awards a one-time $2,000 scholarship to a high school senior pursuing a career in the stewardship of animals. Graduating high school seniors in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties in Indiana are eligible to apply. The Scholarship was established in 1992 to honor the late Dr. Larry Ackerman, who served as the zoo’s veterinarian for 25 years.

The Community Foundation of Wabash County offers a wide variety of post-secondary education scholarships to traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students. With nearly 70 different scholarship endowments created through the generosity of our donors, many students are eligible to apply. The common application will open on December 1st. Visit the foundation's website for more information, including eligibility requirements.

The Advertising Federation of Fort Wayne, Inc. offers scholarships to students that are majoring in an advertising-related field.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicant must currently be a college freshman, sophomore, junior, or first semester senior.
• Applicant must be a full-time college student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester), registered in an advertising or marketing related field.
• Applicant must maintain residence or attend an accredited college/university in one of the following Indiana counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, or Whitley.
• Application must be postmarked by December 31.
• Winners will be notified by January 31.
• Applicants may apply each academic year.
• Scholarship recipient will be selected by a committee of advertising professionals and approved by the Advertising Federation of Fort Wayne, Inc. Board of Directors.
• Applicants must include three to four samples of work with the application. This must be submitted via URL, flash drive, or in hard copy with the application. Application materials will not be returned. DO NOT send original work.

This fund was established by Fay Thorn. Pete and Fay were longtime teachers in the Warsaw Community School system. Pete was the first athlete at Wabash College to win 16 letters in four sports. He was the founder and initial director of Baker Boys Club, and was named Warsaw's first Man of the Year in 1959.

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

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

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated academic proficiency

Preference may be given to:

• Those who have participated in the activities at Baker Youth Club

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Applicants Must:

• Be enrolled/accepted into a registered nursing program at an accredited college or university in the state of Indiana. (must provide proof of acceptance)
• Be a graduate of a high school or home school graduate in the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, Indiana. (Counties include Adams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, Dekalb, Delaware, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Randolph, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley)
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be planning to attend full-time a registered nursing program at an accredited college or university in the state of Indiana.

The Center for Scholarship Administration Inc. (CSA), a nonprofit, independent organization, is the facilitator of the scholarship fund. CSA’s goal is to help students by providing a unique opportunity for corporations and foundations to offer scholarship funds to worthy students.

Grow Wabash County, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Wabash County and the Don Wood Foundation, is offering scholarships to Wabash County residents that need financial assistance. Wabash County residents pursuing certification programs or training opportunities are eligible to apply.

Beryl Klare created a scholarship for residents of the City of Wabash, Indiana, who are accepted into and attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution, including career training and academic degrees. Having no children of her own, she used her will to fulfill her wishes to financially assist students who want to obtain a higher education, including academic degrees and vocational training. When she passed away in 1968, her scholarship became a reality. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

Eligibility Requirements

• Residents of the City of Wabash, or secondly residents of Wabash County
• Pursuing a post-secondary education, including a degree or vocational certification

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

The Board of Managers of Heartland Career Center created a scholarship fund from the cash rent earnings on farm fields surrounding the school. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors to encourage them to attain post-secondary degree or career after high school. Recipients are selected on the basis of their mastery of skills in a career field, financial need, work ethic attested to by a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other adult, and an essay.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduates of Heartland Career Center in the current school year
• Graduates of a Heartland-member school district
• Students who are accepted into and attend an accredited educational program, including two- or four year undergraduate programs or programs awarding industry-recognized certifications

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

Isaac Conner grew up on a farm in the southern part of Wabash County. He planted a stone marker on the homestead to honor his mother and father and their hard work to develop the farm, but Conner himself left farming to become a teacher. Over his lifetime, he taught in eight high schools in the midwest, including Lagro High School. In his will, he created a scholarship fund for graduates of each of those high schools.

Eligibility Requirements

• Residents of Lagro Township
• High school graduates in the current year
• Traditional or nontraditional students

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

More than one hundred years ago, Jennie Wade created a scholarship in her words “to benefit mankind.” This scholarship is made to help young men and women continue their education after high school. Wabash County residents under the age of 21 are selected from among applicants who have done as much as possible in helping themselves obtain an education and whose families are unable to provide an education. Scholarships may be used for degrees or career training.

Eligibility Requirements

• Residents of Wabash County
• Under the age of 21
• Enrolling in a college, university, or vocational training program in the United States of America
• Traditional or nontraditional students

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

The Sarah Kaye Haupert Memorial Dance Scholarship kindles the memory within us of a wonderful young graduate of Northfield High School who was so tragically lost to us. Sarah loved children and she loved to dance. The recipients of this scholarship are most like Sarah in their interests, especially the love of dance and elementary education. They are also chosen for their personality and character qualities, such as a positive mental attitude, enthusiasm, determination, and kindness toward others; faith as demonstrated through church and religious activities; and work experience and ethics.

Eligibility Requirements

• Northfield High School graduate (current year)
• Acceptance into an accredited four-year public or private institution of high learning
• Enrolling for full or part-time study
• Minimum GPA of "C" average in high school

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

Ms. Rebecca Kock wanted to honor her brother's love of Manchester University and his passion for helping students succeed. To accomplish both, the Ted McNabney Spartan Award Endowment was created, which provides up to a $2,000 scholarship upon a student's graduation from a Wabash County high school. Students considering this scholarship, must apply during their 8th grade school year, and attend one Manchester University event each semester in high school to earn money that will be placed into their Promise Early Award Scholarship fund held at the Community Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Student must apply for the scholarship during 8th grade and attend Manchester University events throughout high school
• Must attend Manchester University
• Be enrolled in the Promise Early Award Scholarship program at the Community Foundation

Spartan Scholar Requirements in high school: Spartan Scholars will

• Maintain a 2.7 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale in high school
• Participate in at least one high school club or activity
• Complete at least 10 hours of community service during high school
• Participate in at least one designated campus activity during each semester of grades 9-12. Activities may change from time to time.

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

The Tom Gilbert Memorial Scholarship was created by Joe Patton and Tim Pitts, lifelong friends and Manchester High School classmates of Tom, to honor his spirit, support of public education, and service to others. The scholarship will help to provide education for who have been invested in MHS extracurricular activities and who are eager to pursue a bachelor or associate degree or industry recognized certification upon high school graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduates of Manchester High School in the current year
• Enrolling in an associate's or bachelor's degree or postsecondary education program resulting in an industry recognized certification
• High School GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

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

The Una Eileen Slavens Memorial Scholarship was created by Robert Lee Slavens in memory of his late wife, an avid supporter of education in Wabash City Schools.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduate of Wabash High School
• Full-time student pursuing a four-year degree from a public or private institution enrolled in any field.

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

Viv Simmons devoted his life to supporting the education of young people. He served as Manchester High School Principal, Superintendent of Manchester Community Schools, and Superintendent of Schools for Benton County on the western side of the state. This North Manchester Citizen of the Year was a great believer in the ability and potential of students. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support to a graduate of Manchester High School who has demonstrated in school and community life an outstanding performance in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Eligibility Requirements

• Manchester High School graduate (current year)
• Full-time student pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum GPA of 8.0 on an 11.0 scale or the equivalent
• Traditional students only

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

This scholarship for a traditional or nontraditional graduate of a Wabash County high school memorializes beloved members of our community. Dick Harvey was a Manchester Community Schools board member; Kevin Jones was involved in Big Brothers- Big Sisters at the time of his death; Larry Lauer was a 4-H leader and mentor to young people; Gladys Harvey was a teacher from Wabash High School; and Robert Hunt and Fred Biggs were founders of the Wabash Optimist Club. Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need and academic performance.

Eligibility Requirements

• A Southwood or Wabash High School graduate who graduated in an even year
• A Manchester or Northfield High School graduate who graduated in an odd year
• Graduating with a GPA of 2.3 or better on a 4.0 scale
• Enrolling part- or full-time in post-secondary education or vocational training
• Traditional and nontraditional students may apply

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

Though the organization no longer exists, the Wabash County Society for Crippled Children and Adults lives on in this scholarship endowment. Scholarships are awarded to students in the county who have a passion for working with intellectually and/or physically disabled children and adults and who plan to obtain a college degree that supports a career in this field.

Eligibility Requirements

• Manchester, Northfield, or Southwood High School graduate
• Full-time, first-year student pursuing an education from an accredited Indiana institution of higher education related to working with children or adults who have learning disabilities and who are intelectually and/or physically disabled
• Traditional or non-traditional student
• Minimum accumulated GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent

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

In a county rich in natural resources, the Solid Waste Management District uses this scholarship to encourage full-time study in the environmental studies field from an Indiana college or university. This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors, though current college students may also apply.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current Wabash County resident for two years or more
• Full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from an accredited Indiana institution of higher education
• Demonstrated an interest and active involvement in environmental issues

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

To create college opportunities for students in the county, members of the Wabash High School Class of 1951 created a scholarship for students from any accredited high school in Wabash County. Fred Lintner, Lutricia Gardner, and Richard Hettmansperger wanted to reach out to hard working students planning to pursue a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree in Indiana, especially students with financial need, who have clear career goals, and who are active in school activities or who work at a job to save money for college.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduate of any Wabash County high school (current year)
• Full-time, first-year student pursuing a two or four-year undergraduate degree
• Attending an Indiana university or college
• Minimum accumulated GPA of 2.75/4.0 or the equivalent

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