Community Scholarship Program

Annual scholarship created by the family of Allison Tenbarge in memory of Allie and her son, Parker, who were victims of domestic violence. It was Allie’s dream to follow in her father’s footsteps to pursue a career in criminal justice. This scholarship honors Allie’s memory by providing financial assistance to females studying criminal justice or law enforcement with the hope that once they enter the field, they will help make a positive impact in the fight against domestic violence.

Eligibility Criteria
Female, graduating high school seniors in Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh or Warrick counties with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) pursuing a post-secondary degree (2- or 4-year) in criminal justice or law enforcement.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on applicant’s dedication to pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement as demonstrated in the application and required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
One page essay describing why the applicant has chosen to pursue a career in criminal justice or law enforcement.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$500

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
vcf

Annual scholarship created by Ruth Shafer through her estate.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school with a cumulative grade point average ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 (4.0 scale).

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form, financial need, and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$15,600 (multiple scholarship may be awarded from total amount)

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Branchville Correctional Facility in memory of former employees to encourage current employees and their dependants to further their education and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be full or part-time employees of the Branchville Correctional Facility or dependants of employees. The dependants must be 23 years old or younger. The applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study leading to an undergraduate degree at any accredited college, university or technical school. Preference will be given to employees and then to employees’ dependants.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on scholastic record, evidence of leadership, career plans and objectives, and the required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Letter of recommendation from an individual other than a family member or another employee of the Branchville Correctional Facility in support of applicant’s desire to attain higher education.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,540

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Buehler Foods.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school demonstrating good academic standing.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,120

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Olive M. Foster.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited four-year college, university or institution; an accredited two-year program leading to a four-year undergraduate degree; an accredited two-year degree program; or a full- time program at an accredited trade, vocational or technical school.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on financial need, high moral standards, ambition, definite goals, and the required essay. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during their junior and senior years of high school.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$4,630

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Betty Lou Paulin Gast in memory of her parents.

Eligibility Criteria
Perry County residents who are considered non-traditional students and pursuing post-secondary education at any accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school.  Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and must demonstrate financial need and a desire and drive to succeed.  If there are an insufficient number of qualified applications from non-traditional students, the scholarship will then be made available to home-schooled and graduating high school seniors who reside in Perry County.  (A non-traditional student is defined as an individual who delayed his or her enrollment in post-secondary education for at least one year after graduating or withdrawing from high school.)

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and the supplemental requirements.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Perseverance describing the applicant’s life challenges and how the experiences have helped shape his or her plan to reach future goals and aspirations (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Submission of proof of enrollment at an accredited institution of higher education.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,430

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by their children in memory of their parents.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school planning to major in education and pursue a career in education. Applicants must demonstrate good academic standing and financial need.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form, financial need, and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$550

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship established by Edgar and Evelyn Whitcomb to encourage Perry Central High School students to further their education and to achieve maximum scholastic potential.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Perry Central High School with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) who plan to pursue and 2- or 4-year post-secondary education at any accredited, nonprofit college or university located in Indiana. Applicants must be planning a major course of study in law, education, or medicine.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form, including academic performance, good moral character, leadership abilities, financial need, and the supplemental documents.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay (about 500 words/5,000 characters) describing aspirations and educational goals.
Short essay (about 200 words/2,500 characters) describing why the applicant chose (or has not chosen) to participate in extracurricular activities.
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$2,420

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship established by Pioneer sales representatives in the LPH Territory to support the educational endeavors of high school graduates and graduating seniors who have a parent employed in the agriculture industry.

Eligibility Criteria
High school graduates or graduating seniors who are residents of counties served by LPH Territory (Dubois, Perry, Pike, Spencer, Warrick) Sales Representatives.  Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and have at least one parent employed in the agriculture industry (e.g. farming, veterinary, agri-business, livestock production, 4-H staff, crop and soil science, etc.).  Applicants must be active in the community, be involved in civic endeavors and school activities, and be available for an interview with the scholarship committee if selected as a finalist.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on applicant’s level of involvement in school and community activities and the required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages) describing how your family’s involvement in the agriculture industry has influenced your career decision.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$2,030

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
spe

Annual scholarship created by Gene and Christina Schwindel.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors or graduates of Perry Central High School pursuing post-secondary education.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$3,730

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship established by Harriet and Don Neill to help graduating seniors from Perry Central High School further their education.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Perry Central High School with a cumulative grade point average in the range of 2.5 – 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale) planning to attend an accredited educational institution for vocational or technical training or to obtain a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on financial need, academic performance, good moral character, documented history of giving back to the community (e.g. involvement with family, environmental causes, church, school, local community activities), and clearly defined educational and life goals based on supplemental documents.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay (2,500 – 5,000 characters) addressing the following: What are your educational and life goals? How will this scholarship award enable you to obtain the education necessary to achieve these goals and develop into a positive contributor to society?
Letter of recommendation from an individual unrelated to the applicant and who is not a community foundation board member but who can attest to applicant’s character and describe the contributions he/she has made in Perry County. Examples of the types of contributions include, but are not limited to, family, church, school, environment, and community activities.
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$3,090

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual, renewable scholarship created in memory of Matthew Moore by his wife, Lucy Goffinet, and his parents, John E. and Ann C. Moore, to help students pursuing advanced education.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Cannelton High School or Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary education at any accredited 2- or 4-year college/university or technical/vocational institution. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average between 2.0 and 3.5 (4.0 unweighted scale).

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on applicant’s success in overcoming difficult circumstances, a history of working hard to achieve aspirations and goals, the desire to help others, and the required essay. Preference will be given to Cannelton High School students.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Perseverance (about 500 words/5,000 characters) describing the challenges faced in order to pursue past and/or future aspirations and goals.
Letter of recommendation in support of the applicant’s ability to overcome challenges and obstacles.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,240

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Renewal Details
May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided the recipient continues to pursue his or her educational goals and maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale). Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.

An annual, renewable scholarship established in memory of Jamon L. Burchett by his parents, Rich and Julie, and his brother, Travis, to honor Jamon's love for electrical repair.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) planning to pursue education or training in a vocational field (i.e. auto mechanics, welding, electrical, plumbing, etc.) at an accredited institution.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form, financial need, and the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay (about 500 words/5,000 characters) describing the anticipated impact of the scholarship on the applicant’s life, goals, and educational aspirations.
Completion of the “FAFSA” or “FAFSA4caster.”
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$2,340

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Renewal Details
May be renewable for a second year provided student continues to pursue education or training in a vocational field (i.e. auto mechanics, welding, electrical, plumbing, etc.) and remains in good standing with his or her college or university. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

Annual scholarship created by the friends and family of Jay Lampton.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any high school served by the Community Foundation Alliance (which includes high schools located in the Indiana counties of Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick) with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and who have been enrolled in technology courses during his or her high school education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be planning to pursue post-secondary education at the Lincoln College of Technology (formerly Nashville Auto Diesel College) or another institution of higher education seeking a degree in auto mechanics.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on financial need, academic performance, letter of recommendation, and the required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Letter of recommendation from applicant’s high school technology teacher.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$680

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
war

Annual scholarship created by the John Marion Walker Scholarship Trust.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Tell City High School or Perry Central High School pursuing post-secondary education at any Indiana institution of higher learning. Applicants must be considered a rural resident during their entire senior year of high school, must have attended their entire senior year at Tell City High School or Perry Central High School, and must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale).

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$2,620

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created in memory of John Williams by his parents, Jim and Earla Williams, and his brother, Logan Williams to honor John’s love of working on vehicles.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) planning to pursue education or training at any accredited vocational school.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form, hardship or unusual financial situation, and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay describing the anticipated impact of the scholarship on the applicant’s life, goals, and educational aspirations (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$4,000

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarships created by Bernice Lanman.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors from each of the three Perry County high schools who have been enrolled during the entire senior year.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on ability in chosen field of study (academic, technical, vocational, or trade), school attendance record, financial need, and the required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
Three $400 awards

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship established in loving memory of Manny Heaton by his father, Tom Heaton. Manny was an exceptional individual whose life was tragically cut short in April 2023 due to an act of violence. The annual award will provide a scholarship to benefit the children of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) employees.

Manny graduated from Harrison High School in 2015 and attended the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, where he developed his skills and set his sights on a bright future. His passion and potential caught the attention of Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana, where he was welcomed into their ranks shortly after graduation. At Toyota, Manny found not only a fulfilling career but also a second family, forming strong friendships that reflected his exceptional character.

Manny's infectious and radiant smile left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered, providing a lasting reminder of his innate ability to spread happiness and positivity. To celebrate his life and continue his legacy, his father established this scholarship to support ambitious and deserving children of TMMI employees who embody Manny's dedication, resilience, and zest for life.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors who are children and/or legal dependants of current Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) employees. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 unweighted scale) and be planning to attend a two or four-year college or technical school.

Selection Criteria
Required short essay- 50%
Volunteering and/or work experience - 30%
Financial Need - 20%

Supplemental Requirements
Written essay (200 to 250 words) answering the following: "What does furthering your education after high school mean to you."
Completion of the F AFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$2,000

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight
Application Access Code
vcf

Annual scholarship established in memory of Mark ”Flash” Kleeman by his wife, Angie, children, Brandon and Angel, and his extended family.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Tell City High School, Perry Central High School, or Heritage Hills High School with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 unweighted scale) who plan to continue their education or training at any accredited trade or vocational school.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form, financial need (specifically, students who may not qualify for merit-based or other types of scholarships and/or state or federal aid), and on supplemental documents.

Supplemental Requirements
Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,010

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual, renewable scholarship created through the estate plan of Melba Jean Racener.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any accredited high school whose home residence is in Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, or Warrick counties in Indiana. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and be planning to pursue post-secondary education in advertising, marketing, communications or a related field.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on academic performance and financial need, with preference given to applicants who demonstrate active participation in extracurricular activities, especially as they relate to the applicants’ major.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay illustrating educational and life goals.
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$630

Application Deadline
May 20, 2025 (for renewal candidate only)

Application Access Code
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Renewal Details
Renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior and senior years provided recipient maintains full-time status and a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average with passing grades for all courses taken, continues to demonstrate financial need, and continues to pursue education in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field. A new recipient for the award will be identified once every four years. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.

Annual scholarship created by the Clayton Harris Memorial United Methodist Church in Tobinsport.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduates or graduating seniors of any Perry County high school pursuing education for a career in medicine or healthcare.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on grade point average, financial need, required essay, and community involvement.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,970

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by TCB Bank.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduates or graduating seniors of any Perry County high school pursuing a career in nursing. Applicants must be residents of Perry County and have a minimum cumulative high school or college grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale).

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,570

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Old National Bancorp.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school pursuing post-secondary education of any kind.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript

Award Amount
$630

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Evelyn R. Adams.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school. Applicants must have been members of 4-H for a minimum of five years.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,080

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Lodge 137 of the Perry County Fraternal Order of Police.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County high school pursuing a career in law enforcement or a related field.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$540

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Beverly C. McGee in memory of her friend.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating female seniors of Cannelton High School.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$430

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by the Optimists Club of Tell City, Indiana.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary vocational education or specific career training. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a strong academic record.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$530

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship established by the Rockport American Legion Baseball Team in memory of Bobby “Coach” Snyder to help graduating seniors pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Heritage Hills High School, South Spencer High School, Cannelton High School, Perry Central High School, and Tell City High School with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (unweighted 4.0 scale) planning to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited institution. Three scholarships will be awarded annually– one from Heritage Hills High School, one from South Spencer High School, and one from a Perry County high school.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form, financial need, and supplemental documents, with preference given to students demonstrating the greatest financial need.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of aspirations and educational goals and the importance of financial aid in order to achieve goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
Three $5,000 awards – one to a Heritage Hills High School student; one to a South Spencer High School student; and one to a Perry County High School student

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
spe

Annual scholarship created by Kenton A. and Betty Paulin Gast in memory of Betty’s parents.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduates of any Perry County high school pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must have a 2.0 (4.0 scale) minimum cumulative grade point average.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on financial need, difficulty of school curriculum, SAT/ACT scores, involvement in community/church service, participation in school/extracurricular activities, and a history of working hard to achieve goals.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Perseverance describing the challenges faced in order to pursue past and/or future aspirations and goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,440

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony H. Oberhausen in memory of their son.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate an active interest in the arts, a strong academic record, and financial need.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,770

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Ralph and Rose Reed in honor of their son, Sam, and his remarkable achievements in life. They believed Sam benefited greatly from his special education training and that it helped make him the energetic, hardworking and independent man that he became.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Perry County High School pursuing post secondary education. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a (4.0 scale).

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on applicant’s success in overcoming difficult circumstances, a history of working hard to achieve aspirations and goals, the desire to help others, and the required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Perseverance describing the challenges faced in order to pursue past and/or future goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Letter of recommendation in support of the applicant’s ability to overcome challenges and obstacles will be required as well.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,060

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship established in loving memory of Sergeant Heather J. Glenn, by the Glenn family, to provide financial support for a student of a Perry County high school who has chosen to pursue a degree in the field of law enforcement.

Sergeant Heather J. Glenn grew up in Tell City and was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Following in the footsteps of her father, she pursued a career in law enforcement to fulfill a passion for serving her community. A career that spanned more than 20 years, Heather worked hard to earn the promotion to sergeant as well as being a field training officer and taser instructor with the Tell City Police Department. Through personal sacrifice and selfless acts, Heather set the standard for young officers joining the department. The future of TCPD was important to her, and she actively interacted with local youth to educate and promote the importance of law enforcement in our community. She was also instrumental in starting the Tell City Youth Police Academy.

Sergeant Glenn courageously served Tell City while remaining fair, empathetic, and respectful to others. On July 3, 2023, Sergeant Glenn's life was tragically taken as she responded to a domestic dispute. Her bravery, professionalism, and friendship will forever be missed by her family, friends, the Tell City Police Department, and the entire community.

May her memory live on through the promotion and support of the law enforcement profession within our community.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating females of any Perry County high school pursuing a criminal justice degree. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale).If there is an insufficient number of applicants, the scholarship will be made available to males of any Perry County high school who meet the remaining criteria.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental documents.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Who/what influenced you to pursue a career in law enforcement? (about 500 words/5,000 characters)
Official grade transcript

Award Amount
$1,000

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created to honor Stacey Peak, who was a victim of the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center. The fund was created by her mother, Bobbie Peak, and members of her family to help students pursuing advanced education.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on academic performance, financial need, and the required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,600

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Old National Trust.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Tell City High School pursuing post-secondary education.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on financial need, academic standing, character, and required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,250

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Becky L. Schergens in memory of her father.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors or graduates of any Perry County high school pursuing a college degree in music (as a major or minor) or a degree in education with some emphasis in music.  Applicants must demonstrate financial need and good academic standing.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,810

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created in memory of Max and Billie York and their daughter, Sondra Kaye York, by their family to help students pursuing a degree in elementary education.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Perry Central High School planning to pursue a degree in elementary education.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on all sections of the application form, financial need, and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$770

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per

Annual scholarship created by Jim and Kathleen Kleemann in memory of their son.

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Tell City High School with a class ranking of no higher than 8th and no lower than 50th.

Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on financial need, moral character, and the required essay.

Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (about 500 words/5,000 characters).
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.

Award Amount
$1,000

Application Deadline
January 20, 2025 before Midnight

Application Access Code
per