This fund was established by Margaret Mason in memory of her husband, Harold Mason, to fund scholarships for students who are graduating or have already graduated from Lakeland Christian Academy, to assist them in obtaining college degrees in a medical field or in foreign missionary service. Dr. and Mrs. Mason served as missionaries for many years in the Central African Republic. Dr. Mason also operated a medical practice in Warsaw.

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

• Graduate of Lakeland Christian Academy
• Field of Study: Health or Foreign Missionary Service
• GPA: “B” average or above
• Demonstrates financial need

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.

Realizing the benefits of higher education and the cultivation of individual talents, Selma Brown generously created the Selma McKrill Brown Educational Trust. This scholarship benefits worthy students from Kosciusko County. Selma lived from 1898 to 1986. She was married to Dale Brown.

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

• Kosciusko County resident at time of high school graduation
• Citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Demonstrates financial need
• Active church member

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Scholastic record
• Record of service in the armed forces (if any)
• Goals

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by the nephew of Paul and Magdalene Miller, in their memory. Paul and Magdalene were lifelong teachers, and Paul was a devoted Kiwanian. Members of the Warsaw Kiwanis Club provided early support of scholarships in Paul Miller's memory and they continue to serve as the selection committee for this scholarship, which provides assistance for those intending to become professional teachers or instructors.

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

• Kosciusko County resident at time of high school graduation
• Field of Study: Education
• Demonstrates financial need

Preference may be given to:

• Students entering their Junior or Senior year of college

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Created by Jan Monteith to provide scholarships to graduates from Kosciusko County high schools who are pursuing education leading to careers in social services, education or human services. Ray and Jan and their family moved to Warsaw in 1966 and opened Monteith Tire.

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

• Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
• Attending college in Indiana
• Field of Study: Education or Behavioral & Social Science
• Demonstrates financial need
• Pursuing undergraduate or master degree

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Pursuing a career in social services, education or human services (i.e. teachers, social workers, nonprofit leaders)
• Demonstrate ethical behavior
• Demonstrate an ability to succeed in post-secondary education

 Preference may be given to:

• Students with a GPA above 3.0 on a 4-point scale (or its equivalent)

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Win Morrison was born in West Virginia, but came to Indiana when he was very young. He served in the Army Air Corp in World War II, then attended Purdue University. He worked for a brief time at a steel mill before being employed by NIPSCO, where he stayed until he retired. Carolyn was a stay at home mom and was involved in her church, singing in the choir until she was 80-years-old. This fund was established in memory of Win and Carolyn in tribute to what they most valued: their faith, children and education.

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

• Graduating senior of Warsaw Community High School
• Accepted into Ball State University, Grace College, Purdue University or Indiana University
• GPA: “B” average or above
• Active church member

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated ability to achieve academic success
• Participation in extracurricular activities

 Preference may be given to:

• Members of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church

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.

Established by Judy Mugg, a retired educator who served in many capacities in education including as the Principal of Sacred Heart Elementary School. This fund will provide scholarships to area students.

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

• Kosciusko County resident
• Attending college in Indiana
• Entering Sophomore, Junior or Senior year of college
• Field of Study: Education

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Ability to be successful in post-secondary education

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.

This scholarship fund was created in memory of Deborah Nelson by her husband, Jack Nelson. Deborah was a Kindergarten teacher at Syracuse Elementary School. She loved working with children, being with family and friends, and spending time at the lake. The scholarship benefits Wawasee High School seniors who will major in Education in college with preference given to students who have shown perseverance in the face of adversity.

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

• Graduating senior of Wawasee High School
• Field of Study: Education

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Willingness to work toward a goal and show perseverance in the face of adversity

Applicants must answer an additional essay question explaining how they have overcome an obstacle in their life to achieve a goal.

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.

Mr. Elmer Ostrom established this fund in memory of his grandfather, Eric Ostrom, an organist in the Lutheran Church in Liden, Sweden. The fund provides scholarships for students pursuing a course of study in music.

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

• Kosciusko County resident
• Field of Study: Music
• Demonstrates financial need

Preference may be given to:

1. Those studying to be an organist for the Lutheran Church
2. Those studying to be an organist for any church
3. Those studying to be an organist
4. Those pursuing a course of study in music

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 Gerald and Sherry Smalley in memory of Sherry's parents, Kenneth and Cecile Parks. The fund provides scholarship assistance to students who have graduated from Tippecanoe Valley or Warsaw School Corporations and are seeking degrees in the field of nursing.

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

• Graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School or Warsaw Community High School
• Field of Study: Nursing
• GPA: 3.7 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, service, or youth group

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by Janet Petro and the late Bruce Petro, in honor of Bruce's parents, Dresdon and Dortha Hammer Petro. Bruce Petro owned a Buick dealership in Warsaw for many years. Dresdon and Dortha Petro had five sons. Dortha was a teacher. This scholarship assists students who intend to pursue teaching.

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

• Kosciusko County resident at the time of high school graduation OR Graduate of Monroe Central Jr/Sr High School in Randolph County
• Field of Study: Education
• Demonstrates financial need

Preference may be given to:

1. Graduates of Monroe Central Jr/Sr High School pursuing a career in teaching at a school in Indiana
2. Kosciusko County residents at the time of high school graduation who are pursuing a career in teaching at a school in Indiana

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Established by Robert T. Pfeiffer and Isobel L. Pfeiffer in memory Isobel’s parents, Frank and Ethel Rarick. Frank and Ethel lived in Warsaw where they raised two daughters. Robert and Isobel were both college educators. They enjoyed playing Bridge, traveling and collecting original artwork. They were members of Trinity United Methodist Church.

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

• Kosciusko County resident for at least three years OR Graduate of a high school serving Kosciusko County
• Attending Manchester University
• Demonstrates financial need

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

This fund was established by local agricultural entrepreneurs, Larry and Shirley Polk, to provide scholarships to students who are pursuing post-secondary education in an agricultural field.

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

• Kosciusko County resident
• Graduate of a high school or authorized program serving Kosciusko County residents
• Field of Study: Agriculture or Veterinary/Animal Science
• GPA: “C” average or above

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Demonstrated successful ability in classroom
• Demonstrated work ethic and positive attitude
• Participation in a community service, youth-leadership, or faith-based service such as 4-H, FFA or scouting

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.