DUBOIS COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS

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1 DUBOIS COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS 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 To assist students who plan to attend college for the purpose of becoming a registered nurse. Recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Dubois County and must be admitted to a nursing program. Dependents of members will be given first consideration; others will also be considered; all must show evidence of being admitted to a nursing program. 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. 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. ROBERT BROSMER, CHAIRMAN NURSES TRAINING, 40 & W. FIFTH AVENUE JASPER, IN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF DUBOIS COUNTY, INC. SCHOLARSHIP Sponsoring group Builders Association of Dubois County, Inc. To assist a dependent of member or dependent of a fulltime employee of a member (Or a part-time student employee of a member is eligible.) Applicant must be a graduating senior. Applicant must be an employee of a Builders 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

2 Tracy Lee at You can also see your guidance counselor for a complete membership list. Scholastic achievements, class rank, grades, leadership, extracurricular activities Two - $1000 scholarships 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 7 th 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 May 1 BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF DUBOIS COUNTY P.O. BOX 254 JASPER, IN DUBOIS COUNTY NAVY CLUB SHIP #90 SCHOLARSHIP Sponsoring group - Navy Club of Dubois County 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. Graduating high school senior in Dubois County with a grade point average of 2.5 or above. Scholastic achievement, financial need. A one-year scholarship in the amount of $250 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

3 Length of Service From To Service Connected Disability Yes No BERNARD THEWES NAVY CLUB OF DUBOIS COUNTY 3769 WEST PORTERSIVILLE ROAD EAST JASPER, IN THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Sponsoring Group - Farbest Foods, Inc. 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. 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. Judging for these scholarships will be conducted according to procedures established by the donor. The criteria will be solely academic promise. The value of each scholarship will be $2000 which is $500 per year for each year the student pursues the specific programs outlined above with a maximum of four years per student. 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 Omit Sections B & C Complete all other parts, all other items Attach a validation of SAT scores (copy of most recent summary) FARBEST FOODS, INC. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM C/O DANA MCKINNEY

4 P.O. BOX 480 HUNTINGBURG, IN Fax OPTIMIST CLUB OF JASPER SCHOLARSHIP Sponsoring Group - Optimist Club of Jasper To recognize a graduating senior for being involved in civic and extracurricular activities by assisting with the cost of a postsecondary education. Applicants must be graduating seniors at either NORTHEAST DUBOIS HIGH SCHOOL or JASPER HIGH SCHOOL. Recipients are chosen by a committee whose decision is based on the student's involvement. Some degree of financial need must be demonstrated. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or above; show involvement in school, civic, community activities; demonstrate some degree of financial need. All seniors who participated in the Junior Optimist Club at middle school level are encouraged to apply. This involvement should be noted on the Student Profile page. At least two $500 scholarships to be awarded. Honors Day Procedures for Using the Common Form Complete all parts - all items. Optimist Club of Jasper c/o Stan Jochum P.O. Box 435 Jasper, IN BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS To assist students pursuing a postsecondary education who have been part of the Big Brother/Big Sister Program. Enrolled at least one year in BBBS, GPA of at least 2.5, demonstrate over all solid citizenship at school and community and be accepted at a college, university, or technical school, in or out of state. $500-$1,000 Procedures for using the Common Application Form Complete all parts, and include all attachments Mail to the following address, postmarked April 1: Melissa Wagler

5 Executive Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters P.O. Box 86 Jasper, IN Call for questions. 7. THE AMERICAN LEGION POST #147 To assist with secondary education costs Applicant must be a graduating senior of Northeast Dubois or Jasper High School planning to enroll in college in the fall. 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 # Newton Street Jasper, IN ATTN: Daniel Lawson, Post Adjunct For questions, contact Daniel at or daniellawson@insightbb.com 8. CLAUDE AND ALMA LINE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Sponsoring Group Old National Trust Company 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. 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

6 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 GOOD SHEPARD OF THE HILLS KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL # SCHOLARSHIP To assist students who wish to further their education Applicants must be a member or a dependent child/grandchild of a member in good standing with the Knights of Columbus Council # A selection committee will review a number of criteria including but not limited to academic achievement, leadership and involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, and financial need. Amount of the Award One $250 per year scholarship (may reapply for each year) Senior Awards Banquet Application Process Complete all parts and include all attachments of the Dubois County Common Scholarship Application. Submit application by mailing postmarked by April 1 to: Scholarship Committee Good Shepard of the Hills Knight of Columbus Council # P.O. Box 28 Celestine, IN RALPH & ROMA JEAN STEELE ART SCHOLARSHIP 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). 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 810 Jasper, IN Questions can be addressed with Janet Esser at ext 5515

7 11. ST. ANN'S SOCIETY Sponsoring Group - St. Joseph Church, Jasper, Indiana To encourage a senior girl from St. Joseph Parish to continue her education. 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. $500 Honors Day Mail the Common Scholarship Application to: Rita Rasche St. Ann s Society 3869 Portersville Road Jasper, HOLY NAME SOCIETY Sponsoring Group - St. Joseph Church, Jasper, Indiana To encourage a senior boy from St. Joseph Parish to continue his education. 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. Varies Honors Day, sometimes later. Procedures for Using the Common Form Complete all parts, all items. GEORGE LYTHGOE 1429 NEWTON STREET JASPER, IN DUBOIS PIKE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Sponsoring Group Dubois Pike Federal Credit Union

8 To assist a member of the credit union with continuing their education. 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. Scholastic achievement, service activities and financial need. A $600 will be given to one eligible senior in each of the Dubois and Pike County high schools 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. Mail to the following address, postmark, April 1: Dubois Pike Federal Credit Union 124 Staat Strasse P.O. Box 841 Jasper, IN Attn: Scholarship Committee You can call Dubois-Pike Federal Credit Union at with any questions.

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