This fund was established by Stephanie Bibler in memory of her beloved husband, Scott Bibler, who was a long-time educator and coach with Tippecanoe Valley High School. Scott had a servant’s heart and loved athletics. This fund awards scholarships to high school athletes who have strong character and servants’ hearts and who are pursuing a degree in the field of education.

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

• Graduate of a high school located in Kosciusko County (excluding homeschool)
• GPA: “C” average or above

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Strong character with servant’s heart
• Participation in extracurricular activities

Preference may be given to:

• Those pursuing the field of education
• Those who participated in high school athletics
• Preference will be given in the following order:
  1. Graduating seniors from Tippecanoe Valley High School
  2. Graduating seniors from another high school in Kosciusko County
  3. Graduates of a high school in Kosciusko County

Applicants must provide an additional essay response.

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

George and Priscilla Bowser lived in Warsaw. George graduated from Indiana University and Harvard Law School. Priscilla graduated from Purdue and was a teacher. This fund awards scholarships to high school graduates in need of financial assistance to pursue degrees as teachers or in the study of law through Harvard University, Indiana University or Purdue University.

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
• Attending Harvard University, Indiana University or Purdue University
• Field of Study: Education or Law
• Demonstrates financial need

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Dave Carey was a well-respected business owner and friend of the community. He operated Carey Excavating in North Webster for 40 years and Carey Realty in Warsaw for 20 years. Among his many community service activities, Dave was a 14-year board member of Wawasee Community Schools. Dave's father taught him the masonry trade and he felt learning a trade was important for young people. This fund assists Wawasee High School seniors.

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

• Graduating senior of Wawasee High School
• Pursuing vocational/technical training

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Involvement in sports or extracurricular activities or employment history

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Neal M. Carlson and Joy M. Carlson established this scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to students who are in their junior or senior year of college, seeking degrees in elementary education or special education. Recipients must either be Kosciusko County residents attending any university or college in Indiana OR attending Grace College. The Carlsons established this fund in honor of their family members making careers in education of children and youth.

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

• Citizen or legal resident of the United States
• Kosciusko County resident who graduated from a high school serving Kosciusko County and attending any school in Indiana OR current Grace College student
• Field of Study: Elementary Education or Special Education
• Entering Junior or Senior year of college
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Academic success determined by a passing GPA
• Demonstrated work ethic
• Participation in community service demonstrated by active involvement in church, civic, nonprofit service or student organization groups

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Established by friends and family of Stephen Jones to honor his memory and to provide scholarships to students majoring in Criminal Justice or Education.

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

• Kosciusko County resident
• Field of Study: Criminal Justice or Education
• Demonstrates financial need
• Participated in a varsity sport during high school

 Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• GPA and test scores will not be considered

 Preference may be given to:

1. Graduating seniors of Warsaw Community High School or Wawasee High School
2. Graduating seniors from a high school serving Kosciusko County
3. Graduates of a high school serving Kosciusko County residents

Applicants must answer an additional essay question about the most influential person in their life.

 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.

Charles and Wilma Sanger Shuman were residents of Huntington County, and both farmed in southern Huntington and Wabash Counties. They also valued the importance of education and created this scholarship for graduating Huntington North seniors and non-traditional students. The Community Foundation of Huntington County administers this scholarship.

Applicants must be either graduating high school seniors or former high school graduates from Huntington County. All applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Preference given to applicants pursuing a career in the following order:

1. teacher of business education,
2. teacher of other subjects,
3. nursing,
4. engineering,
5. pre­ med, etc.;

Preference given to full-time students at one of the following institutions:

• University of St. Francis,
• Huntington University,
• Taylor University,
• Manchester University,
• Indiana Wesleyan University,
• IFW
• PFW
• University of Northwestern OH

Other institutions within the state of Indiana will also be considered.

Jean Paulus created the Corlyle K. Paulus Athletic Scholarship to honor her husband, a semi-professional athlete. C. K. Paulus was an active athlete all his life. He was a member of the Sweet Sixteen basketball team from Mentone High School in 1935, and also played on winning semi-pro basketball, baseball, and softball teams in Hammond, Indiana, and in the United States Army. He was on American Legion teams and many other sponsored teams. The scholarship is awarded to a Manchester High School senior excelling in athletics and planning to pursue a college degree in Physical Education or Physical Sciences and will be active in college level sports. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

Eligibility Requirements

• Manchester High School graduate
• Student athlete
• Student who plans to study physical education or the physical sciences in college

This scholarship was established in 2009 by Daniel Emrick in memory of his parents who ran a local music store. Charles taught music early in his career and then became principal of Southwood High School. Professionally, Charles was an educator, but his personal interests revolved around music. He played in bands in a three-state area and then took up performance in Texas where the Emricks retired. The scholarship supports bachelor’s or master’s degree students in the field of education. Applicants are required to describe in writing why they choose education as a career. 

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

Eligibility Requirements

• Southwood High School or White's Residential and Family Services, Inc. graduate
• Students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in education

Chris Rood taught US History at Wabash High School and coached baseball from 1971-1994, building a top notch baseball program for the school. The culmination of his career came in 1986 when he took an unranked team to the state championship. When he died suddenly, Chris’s sister, Lisa Collier, established a scholarship in his name to provide financial assistance for varsity baseball players who are current year graduates of Wabash High School and residents of the City of Wabash. 

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

Eligibility Requirements

• Wabash High School graduate (current year)
• Resident of the City of Wabash
• Member of the Wabash High School baseball team

This scholarship memorializes Dan Haupert who was tragically killed in a grain silo accident in January 2020. To honor Dan’s work ethic and passion for farming, Roxanne and their children, Ryan, Tara, and Lisa, created the Dan Haupert Memorial Scholarship for a Northfield High School senior. Recipients of the scholarship will have been involved with the Future Farmers of America during high school and will have plans to pursue a career in agriculture or a related field. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

Eligibility Requirements

• Northfield High School graduate (current year)
• Participation in Future Farmers of America (FFA) for at least one year of high school
• High School GPA of at least 2.3 on a 4.0 scale
• An essay highlighting lessons on hard work and leadership the applicant has learned from FFA and how the lessons will shape a future career in agriculture.

The Dennis Horn Cross Country Scholarship was created by wife Carol Horn, and friends, and family to recognize Dennis’ thirty plus years of coaching cross country at Wabash High School. Scholarships will be given to members of the Wabash High School Cross Country Team. Recipients will be chosen based on a commitment to Wabash High School Cross Country, a positive mental attitude, and individual success, as well as financial need. 

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

Eligibility Requirements

• Wabash High School graduate
• Member of the Cross Country Team

When Fred Squires retired, he was presented with a gift of money from his colleagues, which he used not for himself, but to establish a scholarship honoring his mother, Dorothy Squires, who taught English, journalism, and American history at Wabash and Northfield High Schools. This scholarship can be used for any field of study. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduate of a Wabash County high school (current year)
• Traditional students only
• Full-time students pursuing a four-year degree from a public or private institution

Floyd Glass was a teacher for many years in the south part of the county. Wanting to leave a legacy for Southwood High School students, Floyd Glass created a scholarship in his will in 1977 for students who not only excelled academically but who showed ability as leaders in their school and their community. Mr. Glass passed away in 1986 and soon after, Glass scholarships began to be awarded. Mr. Glass had a dream of helping students get a college education and become the leaders of tomorrow. Financial need as well as scholastic and leadership ability will be considered.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduates of Southwood High School in the current year
• Enrolling in an accredited post-secondary educational institution

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

This scholarship, established by grandchildren of Wilbur and Florence Ford, honors Wilbur and Florence's deep commitments to their community through support for organizations, volunteering, and creating opportunities for future generations. The descendants of the Fords have carried on this legacy of community support and are providing a full tuition, four-year scholarship for a student of any Wabash County high school who has been actively involved in the betterment of Wabash County through extracurricular activities, volunteer service, and participation in community events. Students who wish to apply will be required to write an essay about the changes they would like to see in Wabash County and how they could turn their visions into reality.

Eligibility Requirements

• Wabash County High School graduate
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must have actively been involved in the betterment of Wabash County through extracurricular activities, volunteer service, and participation in community events.

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

The Furel R. Burns Business Scholarship was established in 1998 by Jean E. Paulus in memory of her father, Furel R. Burns. Mr. Burns was a successful businessman in North Manchester. He was the owner of Burns Bakery on Walnut Street just across from the Post Office. Mr. Burns was active in community affairs, a member of the North Manchester Rotary Club, and an active member of the American Bakers Association.

Eligibility Requirements

• Manchester High School seniors excelling in business administration/management and planning to pursue the same in college

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

Laura and Bill Eppley and friends established this scholarship in 2008 to memorialize their son Garth and his love of life and music. Candidates for this scholarship will submit a pre-recorded audition. This scholarship is intended to be a four-year scholarship with proof of music study required at the beginning of each academic year. Awarded every four years, the scholarship was last awarded in 2021.

Eligibility Requirements

• Wabash County high school graduate who plans to pursue undergraduate study in music or music education
• Full or part-time student
• Not a full tuition music scholarship recipient
• Traditional or non-traditional student

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

Doug and Barbara Vawter established this scholarship in memory of Barbara’s parents, Marietta and Paul Sell. The Sells were active in and supported numerous community, church, and 4-H events in Wabash County and modeled the virtues of the 4-H pledge (Head, Heart, Hands and Health) and motto (To Make the Best Better). They believed deeply in giving thanks with grateful hearts and reaching out with God’s love. Barbara Vawter says, “4-H has meant a lot to my family – the club teaches responsibility, perseverance, leadership, and doing the best you can. Members receive support and encouragement from adult leaders, while the program promotes independence, character-building, and self-confidence.”

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizen and resident of Wabash County
• Graduate of Manchester High School within the last three years
• Graduated from high school with a GPA of 2.0 or greater on a 4-point scale
• Participated in 4-H for not less than six years

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

When their Methodist Church building closed, the Hettmanspergers put the money from the sale of the church to work as a scholarship for graduate students who want to prepare for missions, ministry, or one of the helping professions, such as social work, counseling, nursing, public health, and education.

Eligibility Requirements

• Wabash County resident or graduate from a Wabash County high school
• Enrolling in an accredited graduate school to study in the area of Christian ministry or mission, or a related helping field, such as, but not limited to, social work, public health, psychological counseling, nursing, and education.

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

Terry and Carol Agness’ children created this scholarship to honor their parents who believed in supporting local community projects like Meals on Wheels, the Honeywell Center, education, and students. The scholarship is awarded to a Purdue student pursuing a degree in engineering or business and is based on academic performance, school activities, church involvement, work experience, and financial need.

Eligibility Requirements

• A resident of Wabash County and a graduate of a Wabash County high school
• Traditional or nontraditional student
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in business or engineering from Purdue University
• Entering Purdue University with a B average or better

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