Scholarships and CriteriaThe Community Scholarship Program is active from December 1 through June 30 each school year. The information contained on this page is NOT to be considered current at any other time. Joseph B. Campbell Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship created by Kathryn C. Susott in memory of her brother, who was a teacher at Boonville High School. Criteria: Graduating seniors of Boonville High School pursuing a college education in art or music or having demonstrated an aptitude in art or music. One scholarship will be awarded to a male student and one to a female student. Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s). Supplemental Requirements: Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes-one from a school official and one from someone other than a school official or Community Foundation board member who is unrelated to the applicant but can attest to the applicant's school and community activities. Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages). Award Amount: Two awards of $1,015 each to one male and one female applicant. Application Deadline: February 1, 2008. Sarah Frizzell Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship created by Sharon L. Lynch in memory of her daughter. Criteria: Graduating seniors who live in Warrick County and are pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be current members of 4-H in good standing. Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s). Supplemental Requirements: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages). Award Amount: $1,500. Application Deadline: February 1, 2008. Rob Graper Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship created by the friends and family of Robert J. Graper. Criteria: Graduating seniors of Castle High School with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale). Selection will be based on academic performance including difficulty of courses taken, leadership skills demonstrated through extracurricular and school activities, community service, work history, financial need, and the required essay. Supplemental Requirements: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages). Completion of the "Financial Assistance Questionnaire." Award Amount: $1,000. Application Deadline: February 1, 2008. Karen Fleming Metzger Scholarship Annual scholarship created by Mary Kay Fleming and Marcia Fleming VanWinkle in memory of their sister. Criteria: Graduating seniors of Boonville High School pursuing a career in nursing. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale). If there are no qualified applicants from Boonville High School, scholarship applications will be made available to qualified high school seniors from other Warrick County high schools. Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s). Supplemental Requirements: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two type-written, double-spaced pages). Award Amount: $340 upon completion of two semesters of college with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale). Application Deadline: February 1, 2008. Roy O. Nicholson Scholarship Annual scholarship created in loving memory of Roy O. Nicholson-Elberfeld businessman, community leader, and outdoor adventurist-by his children Patty Sturdivant, Jackie Mills, Luann Daub, Tom Nicholson, and Carl Nicholson. Criteria: Graduating seniors of Tecumseh High School with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Selection will be based on academic performance, leadership skills, and extracurricular school and community involvement. Preference will be given to students planning to enroll at a college or university in Indiana. Supplemental Requirements: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two type-written, double-spaced pages). Award Amount: $340. Application Deadline: February 1, 2008. John Leon Susott and Kathryn Campbell Susott Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship created by Kathryn C. Susott. Criteria: Graduating high school senior residing in the Elberfeld, Indiana area. Applicants must plan to attend an Indiana public college or university and demonstrate an aptitude in music or art. Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s). Supplemental Requirements: Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes-one from a school official and one from someone other than a school official or Community Foundation board member who is unrelated to the applicant but can attest to the applicant's school and community activities. Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages). Award Amount: $940. Application Deadline: February 1, 2008. Consideration for the following scholarship requires completion of a separate application form as indicated. Follow the directions listed under "Contact for Application and Deadline." Bobby Kuhr Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship created by Dave and Donna Kuhr in memory of their son. Bobby, a sophomore at Boonville High School, was a special education student pursuing his high school diploma when he passed away suddenly in January 2001. His parents created this scholarship to honor Bobby's love of school and learning and to provide a perpetual resource for other special education students pursuing advanced education. Criteria: Graduating special education student from Boonville High School pursuing post-secondary education. Contact for Application and Deadline: Boonville High School Guidance Department. Award Amount: $300. |
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 Warrick County Community Foundation224 W. Main Street • PO Box 215 • Boonville, Indiana 47601 Phone 812.897.2030 |
