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DUBOIS COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
2018 - 2019
The following scholarship programs have agreed to use the common scholarship
application. The majority have the postmark deadline of April 1. BE SURE TO USE
THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF POSTAGE. When in doubt, check with the post office.
1. REGISTERED NURSE SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsoring Group - Dubois Co. Voiture 813, 40 & 8
Purpose
To assist students who plan to attend college for the purpose of becoming a
registered nurse.
Eligibility
Recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Dubois County and must be
admitted to a nursing program.
Selection Criteria
Dependents of members will be given first consideration; others will also be
considered; all must show evidence of being admitted to a nursing program.
Amount of Award
At the present time - one, two, or three awards of $400 per year per student.
Awards are renewable for a total of up to, but not to exceed 4 years of
continuous education.
Presentation of Award
Honors Day
After enrollment, a letter from the Dean of Nursing is required for each semester.
Recipient will receive $200 each semester.
Procedures for Using the Common Application Form
Complete all parts, all items plus on the ATTACHMENTS page, include
proof of acceptance into a program for training registered nurses.
Mail to the following address, postmark April 1:
ROBERT BROSMER, CHAIRMAN
NURSES TRAINING, 40 & 8
1642 W. FIFTH AVENUE
JASPER, IN 47546
2. BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF DUBOIS COUNTY, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsoring group
Builders Association of Dubois County, Inc.
Purpose
To assist a dependent of member or dependent of a full time employee of a
member (Or a part-time student employee of a member is eligible.)
Eligibility
Applicant must be a graduating senior. Applicant must be an employee of aBuilders Association member, their parent must be employed by a member, or
their parent must be a member. If you have any questions on eligibility please
contact Tracy Lee at 634-0091. You can also see your guidance counselor for a
complete membership list.
Selection Criteria
Scholastic achievements, class rank, grades, leadership, extracurricular activities
Amount of Award
Three - $1000 scholarships
Presentation of Award
Scholarship checks will be made out to college or institution of higher learning of
student's choice.
Procedures for Using the Common Form
Complete all parts, all items except in Section B - need Student Income only (#2)
- no Parent Income (#1). If additional space is required on application, please
attach additional sheet of paper. Do not write on back of form. Attachments
should include a copy of a 7th semester transcript. A statement of 200 words or
less as to why you are preparing for chosen vocation and why you are applying
for this scholarship is required. A reference letter from a teacher is not needed.
Mail to the following address, postmark April 1
BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF DUBOIS COUNTY
P.O. BOX 254
JASPER, IN 47547-02854
3. DUBOIS COUNTY NAVY CLUB SHIP #90 SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsoring group - Navy Club of Dubois County
Purpose
To assist dependents of active duty or honorably discharged United States Navy,
Marine Corps, or Coast Guard Personnel residing in Dubois County, Indiana, or
member in good standing to further his/her education.
Eligibility
Graduating high school senior in Dubois County with a grade point average of
2.5 or above.
Selection Criteria
Scholastic achievement, financial need.
Amount of Award
A one-year scholarship in the amount of $250
Presentation of Award
Honors Day, if possible, or notified at a later date.
Procedures for Using the Common Form
Complete all parts of Common Application plus provide a copy of the
DD214 and attach a separate page with the following information:
Name(s) of Service Personnel________________________________
Rank Held__________________Service Number________________
Branch of Service
_____Navy Active Duty_________Marine Corps Honorable Discharge____
_____Coast Guard
Length of Service
From____________________To_____________________
Service Connected Disability
Yes______ No______
Mail to the following address, postmark April 1:
BERNARD THEWES
NAVY CLUB OF DUBOIS COUNTY
3769 WEST PORTERSIVILLE ROAD EAST
JASPER, IN 47546
4. THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Sponsoring Group - Farbest Foods, Inc.
Purpose
In recognition of the important contributions made by agriculture, engineers,
mathematicians, physicists, and chemists to the American manufacturing
community, Farbest Foods Inc. is proud to offer scholarships to individuals in
Dubois County who are interested in the pursuit of careers in these areas.
Eligibility
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application.
- Be a high school senior
- Have at least a 3.5 grade point average (based on 4.0 scale) for the tenth and
eleventh grades. Your GPA will be computed by the transcript submitted with
the application.
To qualify for these scholarships, the applicant need only to enroll in a university
of the applicant's choice and pursue a specific program of agriculture,
engineering, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
Selection Criteria
Judging for these scholarships will be conducted according to procedures
established by the donor. The criteria will be solely academic promise.
Amount of Award
The value of each scholarship will be $1000 per year for each year the student
pursues the specific programs outlined above with a maximum of four years per
student. One student from each school in Dubois County will be awarded.
Presentation of Award
The award will be presented by a check written jointly to the student and the
college. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher to receive continued
funding.
Procedures for Using the Common Application Form
Complete all other parts, all other items
Attach a validation of SAT scores (copy of most recent summary)
Mail completed applications to the following address, postmark by April 1:
Dana K. McKinneyFarbest Foods, Inc.
1155 West 12th Avenue, Suite A
Jasper, IN 47546
Questions can be addressed with Dana at 683-4200 Ext 1112
5. MENTORS FOR YOUTH OF DUBOIS COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose
To assist students pursuing a postsecondary education who have been part of the
Mentors for Youth (formerly known as Big Brothers/Big Sisters) program in
Dubois County.
Eligibility
Any senior who was a past mentee in the Mentors for Youth Program is eligible
for this scholarship. GPA of at least 2.5 and good citizenship at school are criteria
to be considered. Students can be attending a college, university, or technical
school, in or out of state.
Amount of Award
Determined annually
Procedures for using the Common Application Form
Complete all parts, and include all attachments
Mail to the following address, postmarked April 1:
Ellen Corn
Executive Director of Mentors for Youth
P.O. Box 86
Jasper, IN 47547
Call 482-2227 for questions.
6. THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #147
Purpose
To assist with secondary education costs
Eligibility
Applicant must be a graduating senior of Northeast Dubois or Jasper High
School planning to enroll in college in the fall.
Amount of Award
One $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a NDHS student and two awards
will be given to JHS students
Procedure for Using the Common Application Form
Complete all parts.
Mail to the following address, postmark between Jan. 1 and March 15.
American Legion Post #147
1220 Newton Street
Jasper, IN 47546
ATTN: Daniel Lawson, Post Adjunct
For questions, contact Daniel at 661-2440 or daniellawson@insightbb.com7. CLAUDE AND ALMA LINE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Sponsoring Group – Old National Trust Company
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to students planning to study medical careers and for
students who are planning to further their education for other careers, including
vocational-technical areas.
Amount of award
The amount may vary each year and could be affected by the number of students
applying from each local parish. (In 2018 a total of eleven awards were given in
the county at $6000 each)
Procedures for applying
All parts and all attachments of the Dubois County Common Scholarship
Application should be completed for the Claude Line Scholarship. Your essay for
the third attachment should include why you think you deserve this scholarship.
In addition to this, applicants must also include a reference letter from their
church stating their affiliation/membership with that church/parish. Also,
applicants are required to complete and file FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid) and submit a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) with their
application. The SAR is the form received after filing the (FAFSA). It is about a
3-4 page report which assigns you an EFC # (Estimated Family Contribution).
Preference will be given to families who do not qualify for state or federal aid.
Submit Application
Students should hand in completed applications to their guidance counselors
before April 1. During a selection meeting in early May, merit & character of
applicants will be discussed. Scholarship recipients will be announced at Senior
Awards Banquets at each of the high schools. Questions can be direct to Chad
Hoffman 634-5238.
8. RALPH & ROMA JEAN STEELE ART SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose
To provide financial assistance for students who plan to enroll in a program
leading to a degree or certification in the field of art (including art education,
graphic art, or advertising fine arts).
Eligibility
Recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Dubois County and must be
admitted into an art program at a college/university.
Procedure for using the Common Scholarship Form
Complete all parts and include all attachments.
Mail to the following address, postmark by April 1:
German American Bank
c/o Derek Zehr
P.O. Box 810Jasper, IN 47547
Questions can be addressed with Janet Esser at 962-2265 ext 5515
9. ST. ANN'S SOCIETY
Sponsoring Group - St. Joseph Church, Jasper, Indiana
Purpose
To encourage a senior girl from St. Joseph Parish to continue her
education.
Eligibility
The applicant must meet the following requirements: be a graduating high
school senior Catholic girl of St. Joseph Parish, have maintained a B average
during four years of high school, be considered to be of good moral character
and show Christian leadership, show good potential as a student, have a
financial need.
Amount of Award
$500
Presentation of Award
Honors Day
Mail the Common Scholarship Application to:
Rita Rasche
St. Ann’s Society
3869 Portersville Road
Jasper, 47546
10. HOLY NAME SOCIETY
Sponsoring Group - St. Joseph Church, Jasper, Indiana
Purpose
To encourage a senior boy from St. Joseph Parish to continue his
education.
Eligibility
The applicant must meet the following requirements: be a graduating high
school senior Catholic boy of St. Joseph Parish, be considered to be of good
moral character and show Christian leadership, show good potential as a
student, have a financial need.
Amount of Award
Varies
Presentation of Award
Honors Day, sometimes later.
Procedures for Using the Common Form
Complete all parts, all items.
Mail to the following address, postmark April 1:
GEORGE LYTHGOE1429 NEWTON STREET
JASPER, IN 47546
11. DUBOIS PIKE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Sponsoring Group
Dubois Pike Federal Credit Union
Purpose
To assist a member of the credit union with continuing their education.
Eligibility
Applicant must be a senior attending Pike Central or a Dubois County high school
and an active member of the Dubois-Pike Federal Credit Union. All high school
students are eligible to open an account with the credit union with a $5 deposit.
Selection Criteria
Scholastic achievement, service activities and financial need.
Amount of Award
A $600 will be given to one eligible senior in each of the Dubois and Pike
County high schools
Presentation of Award
Awards day. Scholarship checks will be made out to college or institution of
higher learning of student's choice.
Procedures for using the Common Application Form
Complete all parts, and include all attachments. Please provide a school picture
to be used in the announcement in the local newspaper.
Mail to the following address, postmark, April 1:
Dubois Pike Federal Credit Union
Attn: Scholarship Committee
650 Second Street
P.O. Box 841
Jasper, IN 47547-0841
You can call Dubois-Pike Federal Credit Union at 634-9278 with any questions.You can also read
