Created in 1982 from the estate of Flossie Widney, this scholarship honors the traditions of farming for the people of Whitley County and is intended to enlarge the progress and contentment of rural living. B.V. was a graduate of Tri-State College with a B.S. in Science and was a staff member at Purdue University. Flossie attended courses at Purdue University. This scholarship is awarded based on financial need, scholastic ability and personal character. Preference is given to Whitley County students seeking a degree from Purdue University in the field of Agriculture or students seeking an Engineering or Science Degree from Trine University. Students pursuing a degree in Health and Human Services degree from Purdue will also be considered.

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

Established in 2014 by Kregg and Lanette Jones, the Gabrielle “Gabby” Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the life of a vivacious young woman who left loved ones much too early due to illness.

This scholarship goes to a female student graduating from Churubusco High School who has a minimum 8 GPA (out of 12), has participated in high school athletics, and is intent on a two- or four- year degree in the medical field.

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

The Mark ”Grady” Gradeless Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 to honor the life of Mark “Grady” Gradeless. A 1977 graduate of Columbia City Joint High School, he worked at Dana Corporation, where he tirelessly serviced machines from the age of 18 until his retirement. “Grady” was also a member of the United Auto Workers, Steelworkers Union, and could often be found in his barn fixing something or tinkering.

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

If you’re a current student entering the ABSN program offered in partnership with Indiana Tech and Huntington University, Questa and Parkview Health will fund your education up to $30,000 over the course of the ABSN program. Our loan is 100% forgivable when you graduate and commit to working at Parkview Health network for at least three years after graduation.

This award is open to every student who is admitted into the ABSN program offered through Indiana Tech and Huntington University. Students must apply through Questa in order to receive this funding.

The Cole Graduate Scholars Program is designed to support the advanced educational journeys of two outstanding graduate students: one pursuing a graduate degree in education and one pursuing a Doctor of Medicine.

Through generous funding from the Cole Foundation, this program provides forgivable loans to help with their financial gap. Scholars may be eligible to receive 50% of their loan forgiven when they live and work in Northeast Indiana for five years following graduation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Pursuit of a graduate degree to qualify for teaching dual credit classes OR pursuit of a Doctor of Medicine degree
• Resident of DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, or Steuben County
• Accepted into an accredited graduate or professional program in the designated fields
• Intent to live and work in Northeast Indiana upon graduation
• Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

The WindSwell School Psychology Scholars Program is for individuals pursuing an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in school psychology. Candidates for this program are nominated by their school district, at the invitation of WindSwell Foundation. Scholars are eligible to receive up to $30,000 for their degree. This forgivable loan can be up to 100% forgiven if a graduate works as a school psychologist for their nominating school district for at least five years.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Financial gap in affording your college's cost of attendance
• Nominated by your school district for consideration
• Acceptance into the IU Ed.S. School Psychology program
• Commitment to work at your nominating school district for at least five years, working within a Northeast Indiana public school as a school psychologist.

The Olive B. Cole Foundation is offering up to $10,000 (up to $2,500 per year) to local Noble County students. This scholarship is facilitated by Questa Education Foundation.

Students who live in Noble County for at least two years or graduate from a local high school. Funding may be used for certificate programs, associate degrees, or bachelor’s degrees.

Eligibility requirements:

• Current graduating high school senior who lives in Noble County or has attended for at least two years and will graduate from one of the following schools: Central Noble High School, East Noble High School, West Noble High School, Oak Farm Montessori, or Churubusco High School. Homeschooled students are also eligible.
• Possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Be accepted to an accredited, nonprofit college or university

This fund was established by Nedra F. Beebe. Nedra and Fred Beebe believed that education was extremely important in today’s society and they desired to increase the educational opportunities to deserving students, who are residents of the Beebe’s community.

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

• Resident of Washington or Monroe Township in Kosciusko County
• High school graduate (excludes GED)
• Demonstrates financial need

Reviewers will consider the following when selecting a recipient:

• Desire of the student for education beyond the high school level
• Mental attitude, citizenship, and character of the student

Preference may be given to:

• Those that have maintained active church membership
• Those that desire to pursue a career in nursing and/or physical therapy
• Those that may not necessarily have the highest scholastic standing

This scholarship is administered by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

The Al Bailey Vocational Scholarship is named in honor of Al Bailey, a beloved shop teacher and coach at Manchester Junior Senior High School for over 25 hours. This scholarship is meant to encourage post-secondary study in a vocational field, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, machining, or welding. 

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

Eligibility Requirements

• Manchester High School graduate
• Wabash County resident for at least one year
• Part-time or full-time student in a program leading to a career in a middle skills field.
• Traditional or non-traditional students

After her untimely death in a car accident when she was 17, the family of Briannon Joelle Curless established a scholarship in 2005, in her name, to keep Briannon’s memory alive and carry on the meaning of her life and her motto of “be kind to everyone; judge no one.” Briannon was an inquisitive student, a leader in student government, a hard worker at the public library, a dedicated church-goer, a lover of dance and tae kwon do, and a selfless volunteer, giving her time to the LIFE Center and her church. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

Eligibility Requirements

• Southwood High School graduate (current year)
• Full-time student pursuing a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Minimum GPA of "C" or its equivalent

In school, Casey Sparling was a hard working student, a three-sport athlete, and a guy with a terrific attitude. He was also ambitious. While still in college, he helped coach his beloved Northfield baseball team. At the time of his death, his friends and family established a scholarship in his memory that would encourage students just like Casey to go to college. The recipient will have a commitment to sports similar to Casey’s; be a two or more sport athlete in high school graduating from NHS in the current year. The recipient will also have a positive attitude and reputation as a team player on and off the field. 

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

Eligibility Requirements

• Northfield High School graduate (current year)
• Accepted to a four-ear college or a two-year program of advanced study or training
• Good standing in the school and community

Gene Custer is a lifelong Wabash County resident and farmer and a generous supporter of charitable causes. Gene established the Custer Scholarship Fund to help deserving students pursue post-secondary education. The award is given based on work experience or engagement in extra-curricular school, religious, or community activities; and a character of talent, ambition, initiative, and kindness. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

Eligibility Requirements

• Resident of Wabash County for at least one year
• Graduate of a Wabash County public or private high school or of an accredited homeschool program
• Maintained a GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in high school
• Graduate of a high school in the past three years
• Plans to enroll in an accredited postsecondary program that awards degrees or career certifications.