DUBOIS COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS 2018 - 2019 - Northeast Dubois ...

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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 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 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 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 ​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. McKinney
Farbest 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.com
7. 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 810
Jasper, 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 LYTHGOE
1429 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.
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