John G. Blakesley Mathematical Excellence Scholarship
Community Foundation of Elkhart County has awarded the eighth John G. Blakesley Mathematical Excellence Scholarship for 8th Graders to Chaya Lynch. She is the daughter of Katrina Wedel and the late Michael Lynch. She is a graduating eighth grade student Northridge Middle School. This is a renewable scholarship applied toward a four-year degree at an […]
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more detailsThe Community Impact Scholarship was established by the Community Foundation to improve the quality of life in Elkhart County by providing education opportunities. The unrestricted Scholarship Fund for Elkhart County provides support for the awards. Many generous community members have donated to the unrestricted scholarship fund to make these awards possible. Selection for this award […]
Eligibility Requirements: Graduating Elkhart Central High School senior GPA of 3.0-3.5 Student planning to enroll full time in an accredited college, university or vocational school in the United States Seeking an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Awards: One new award is given every year in the amount of $1,000 per year for each of 4 years […]
The Mary J. Strati Byrd Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance to students from Elkhart High School pursuing a degree in the medical field. Eligibility Requirements: A resident of Elkhart County minimum of one year Graduating high school senior from Elkhart High School with a GPA of 3.0 or higher Pursuing a degree in […]
The Ed Bradford Family Health Care 4-H Scholarship is for students seeking a degree in a medical field. Eligibility Requirements: A resident of Elkhart County for at least one year Graduating high school senior Must have been a participant in the Elkhart County 4-H programs Seeking a nursing or medical Degree Students planning to enroll […]
Donald and Margaret Covert established this scholarship in order to provide scholarships to students from Elkhart Count area high schools who wish to pursue a degree in a science‐oriented curriculum. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Resident of Elkhart County for a minimum of one year 2. Graduating high school senior 3. Student having attained Core 40 or […]
John G. Blakesley was born in Goshen, Indiana on February 26, 1931, to Wayne and Thelma Blakesley and was raised in Syracuse, Indiana. Once old enough to work, he worked at a restaurant owned by his parents in Syracuse. He attended New Paris High School as a freshman and won math awards while attending school […]
The scholarship was established in the loving memory of David E. Schnell by his family and friends. David was born in Elkhart and attended Beardsley Elementary, North Side Middle School, and graduated from Elkhart Central in 1985. He graduated from Indiana University in 1990. He was rated #1 Blue Chip Football player and went on […]
Dorothy Dale Zook established the Dale Family Nursing Scholarship Fund in loving memory of her parents, William A. and Pearl S. Dale. Eligibility Requirements: A resident of Elkhart County for a minimum of one year Graduating high school senior (female) from Goshen High School A student pursuing a nursing degree at an accredited college, university […]
In Corporal Aaron Seal’s eyes, Iraqi children always were the most grateful for the U.S. military’s presence in their country. He delighted in the flash of a smile or a thumbs-up from a young child. In phone calls home to his family, he would tell his family it made his day when children were smiling. […]
Sgt. Brant A. “Butch” Nine was born in Nappanee, Indiana and lived in the Nappanee-Bremen area his entire life. Butch was a 6 ½ year veteran of the Nappanee police department when he was killed in the line of duty on November 3, 1988. This scholarship was established in honor of Butch’s dedicated service to […]
The Dr. John W. and Margaret B. Foreman Scholarships were established in conjunction with DePauw University. Eligibility Requirements: A resident of Elkhart County a minimum of one year Goshen High School graduating senior (preference) Student accepted to DePauw University, to attend in the coming fall Students must have a financial need A student pursuing a […]
The Hursh family was active in the Goshen community from 1941 until Charles Hursh’s death in 1984. Charles practiced optometry and his wife, Hulda, was a community volunteer and later manager of his office. Charles was an accomplished trumpet player, encouraged his children’s musical interests; Stanley (Bud) in voice, Georgia (Loni) in oboe and […]
The Heritage Financial Group Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance to dependents of employees of Heritage Financial Group, Inc.; Quick Auto, Inc.; Heritage Acceptance Corporation; M H Acceptance or any of the Manufactured Housing Communities. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Parent must be an employer of Heritage Financial Group, Inc.; Quick Auto, Inc.; Heritage Acceptance Corporation; […]
The scholarship was established in the loving memory of Tom Grove. Tom was a retired teacher and the head of the Art Department at Elkhart Central High School. He dedicated 40 years of service to helping his students pursue their interests in art and photography. Tom was a skilled fine artist and photographer. He and […]
The Claude S. and Hanna M. Kegerreis Scholarship was established to provide annual scholarships to worthy graduates from Elkhart County High Schools in order for them to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Eligibility Requirements: A resident of Elkhart County for at least one year Graduating high school senior Students […]
Previously known as Altrusa International of Elkhart County, the Literacy League of Elkhart County has focused on making literacy a priority for over 100 years. Through their annual fundraising efforts, the club has been providing scholarships to high school students in Elkhart County on a yearly basis. Then a member, Betty Brooks, passed away and […]
The Mary T. Putnam Journalism Scholarship was established in 2016 by Mr. Douglas Putnam on behalf of his beloved wife, Mary. This scholarship was created in order to provide support to students from Elkhart County committed to journalism. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Resident of Elkhart County for at least one year 2. Must be a high school […]
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a dependent child of a CTS Corporation employee working at any of CTS’ domestic facilities; The applicant must be in his or her senior year of high school; The applicant must submit a copy of his or her high school transcripts and must rank in the upper half of his […]
Established by Douglas and Mary Putnam in memory of their son Todd, this scholarship was created in order to provide scholarships to students from Elkhart County committed to an accredited college in Indiana with the objective of pursuing a career in health care (pre-med, nursing) or special needs education. Eligibility A resident of Elkhart County […]
The Ira Whitlock Scholarship Fund was established by Mabel R. Pifer as a perpetual memorial in honor of her father. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Resident of Elkhart County for at least one year 2. Graduating high school senior 3. Student having attained Core 40 or Indiana Academic Honors Diploma or equivalent 4. Student planning to enroll in an accredited […]
The IUSB Elkhart County Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance to Elkhart County residents enrolled as students in good standing at Indiana University South Bend. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Resident of Elkhart County for at least one year 2. Enrolled as a student at Indiana University South Bend in good standing 3. Student pursuing a […]
The Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship was established to encourage the pursuit of education by all residents of Elkhart County. This purpose is motivated by the conviction that the future well-being of our country depends in large measure upon the attainment of higher education by as many citizens as possible. Eligibility Requirements: 1. Resident of […]
The Walter O. Wells Scholarship was established to provide annual scholarships to graduates from Elkhart County high schools in order for them to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Eligibility Requirements: A resident of Elkhart County for a minimum of one year Graduating high school senior Student having attained CORE 40 […]
The Jane Fryer McConaughy Memorial Scholarship was established by Edna Dierdorff of Elkhart County, Indiana, in honor of her grandmother. Mrs. Dierdorff firmly believed that the “Golden Rule” imposes on all persons a moral duty to keep the peace and to settle things harmoniously and gladly between themselves. In order to foster an understanding of […]
Larry and Elizabeth established the Renbarger Scholarship in 1997 to benefit graduating high school seniors attending Manchester University. Eligibility Requirements: Graduating high school senior(s) from Wabash High School in Wabash, Indiana (preference) or high schools in Elkhart County. Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher Student planning to enroll full-time at Manchester University Awards: […]
The Charles Milton and Miriam Nance Miller Nursing Scholarship was established by Mrs. Miriam “Nance” Miller on behalf of her beloved husband, Charles Milton Miller. As the proud parents of seven children, higher education was strongly encouraged with a conviction that their children would be afforded the knowledge and skills necessary to make a positive […]
The Henry and Alice Pedersen Educational Scholarship Fund was established to encourage the pursuit of education beyond high school, by young people residing in Elkhart County. This purpose is motivated by the conviction that the future well-being of our country depends in large measure upon our young men and women and their ability to secure […]
The Ralph G. Lockerbie Goshen Kiwanis Scholarship was established by Mrs. Rita C. Lockerbie on behalf of her beloved husband, Ralph G. Lockerbie. He moved to Goshen with his parents at the age of three. His roots took hold at an early age and would stay with him as he faithfully served the Goshen community […]
In addition to the scholarships that are overseen by the Community Foundation, these additional scholarships and ways to find funding made possible by the generosity of families and organizations in the Elkhart County community: Catherine Wolf Scholarship – Elkhart Community Schools DreamsWork Scholarship Edward M. Ludwick Memorial Scholarship (High School) – Little Flower Parish […]
Since 1998, the Community Foundation has been a proud partner of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) Program, which has provided more than 90 students from Elkhart County with the financial means to complete a post-secondary education. Through the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Lilly Endowment Inc. will award four-year, full-tuition (room and board not […]
The Universal Scholarship Application is open January 1 to March 2 and creates a pathway to more than 25 scholarships. The Community Foundation oversees numerous scholarship funds, which provide dozens of award opportunities each year. To save you on time and energy, we have developed one online, universal application that matches you directly with […]
Thanks to the generosity of John G. Blakesley, the Community Foundation is proud to offer a four-year scholarship to an Elkhart County graduating eighth-grade student, to be applied towards four years of higher education at an accredited college following the student’s high school graduation. The scholarship application opens February 1, 2022 and applications are due […]
Indiana started the 21st Century Scholars in 1990 to ensure that every student can afford a college education. Income-eligible 7th and 8th graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship are guaranteed to receive up to four years of undergraduate tuition at any participating public college or university in Indiana. […]
The INSPIRE Scholarship will provide hard-working, community-minded students the opportunity to receive $3,000 per year toward their college education. It will award multiple 2- and 4-year scholarships each year. Scholarship award: $3,000 per year You are eligible if you are: Graduating from an Elkhart County High School Resident of Elkhart County for minimum of 4 […]
The Community Foundation provides tuition assistance for adults working hard to obtain their degree or certificate. Students are eligible to receive up to $3,000 in scholarships and may re-apply annually. Over 50 adult scholarships are awarded each year. Download the Brochure Scholarship Listing Community Impact Scholarship Resident of Elkhart County a minimum of four years. Graduated […]
