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Scholarships available to Wabash High School Students

Common Application Scholarships

Robert L. & Fay M. Elliott Scholarship Fund: GPA of 5.2/12 and pursuing a degree in education or a teaching profession. Selection will be based on financial need, a statement from the applicant detailing his/her plans for the future and academic performance.

Robert and Pauline Hoover Scholarship: Selection based on academic performance, community service hours, service organization leadership, and information from the scholarship application.

Dennis Horn Cross Country Endowment Fund: Selection based on commitment to cross country, positive mental attitude, individual success and financial need.

Kevin M. Jones Memorial Scholarship: Must have been a little brother or sister in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in Wabash county. Selection based on financial need, community service, academic performance and work experience.

Chris Rood Memorial Baseball Fund: Applicant must be a senior baseball player, living in the city limits of Wabash. Selection based on financial need, baseball ability, academic performance and a desire to excel.

George W. & Donna Mae Russell Scholarship: "C"GPA average. Scholarship application information used with financial need to determine eligibility.

Joseph G. & Earleen Ulery Memorial Scholarship: Awarded for the continuing study of art, music, dance and/or drama. Selection made from information in scholarship application along with the written statement from the applicant. Aspects such as experience in the area of interest, commitment and desire to continue study and planned involvement at the college in the area(s) of interest along with the recommendation from the teacher of art, music dance and/or drama will be reviewed to discern talent and potential.

Wabash County Society for Crippled Children & Adults Scholarship: GPA of 8.0/11 required. Must have an interest in pursuing an education that supports work with children and adults who have learning disabilities or who are mentally and/or physically disabled. Selection based mainly on academic performance and financial need.

Wabash County Solid Waste Management District Environmental Scholarship: Provided to encourage study and advancement of the environmental education studies field. Financial need along with information from the scholarship application will be considered.

Wabash High School Alumni Scholarship Endowment: GPA of 7.25/11 required. Only awarded in even number years (2008, 2010, etc.) Selection based on financial need, academic ability, written statement and school and community activities.

Wabash High School Class of 1951 Scholarship: Only awarded in odd number years (2009, 2011, etc.) Selection based on financial need along with information from the scholarship application


Other Scholarships

Franklin S. Tiede Memorial Endowment Scholarship: There are no geographical limitations on this scholarship. Scholarship is for students between the age of 18 and 25 for the use in the pursuit of a vocational or educational objective beyond high school level, having as its goal the propagation of the Christian faith as set forth in the canonical books of the Old and new Testaments of the Holy Bible.


Lilly Endowment, Inc. Scholarship

Applicants must complete an application specific to THIS scholarship only.

This program covers full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $800 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis, leading to a baccalaureate degree at any accredited Indiana public or private college or university. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Have lived in Wabash County, Indian every semester of junior and senior high school years.
  • ave graduated during the 2007-2008 academic year, but no later than June 30, 2008 from an accredited Wabash County High School.
  • Be accepted by May 5, 2008 to pursue a full time baccalaureate course of study beginning in the fall of 2008.
  • GPA of 8.0/12.0.
  • Selection based on:

  • Exhibits an appreciation of the value of education, and the potential to succeed in college.
  • Exhibits achievement in academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, and /or work.
  • Exhibits good character, maturity, and leadership abilities.
  • Has demonstrated a commitment to improving quality of life in the community through volunteer and service activities.
  • Other considerations include family financial factors and status as a potential first-generation college graduate.




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