General Requirements

• Applicants must have a current Admissions Application on file at Ivy Tech Columbus campus. (Students who have not attended classes for two or more years must submit a new application.)
• Applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements where stipulated. Grade point averages (GPAs) are based on a 4.0 scale.
• Scholarships are intended for use at the Columbus campus of Ivy Tech Community College and its sites in Franklin, Greensburg, Nashville, North Vernon, and Seymour, and are not transferable to other regions or institutions.
• Any unused Foundation scholarship monies will revert to the Foundation to be re-awarded to future deserving students.
• All scholarships have specific guidelines regarding usage of the funds. If a student receives a scholarship but is already receiving similar funding, then the scholarship award may be rescinded.
• Student must be enrolled for at least six credit hours.

Application Instructions

• Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• Scholarship applications and supporting materials must be received by the Ivy Tech -Columbus campus Financial Aid Office by May 31, 2011.
• Complete application forms must have the appropriate supporting materials, including an essay, attached. Applications lacking required materials will not be considered.
• Award amounts vary for each scholarship and will be disclosed to the student when he/she receives an award letter from Ivy Tech Foundation.
• Scholarships require a new application each academic year but not each semester.
• Carefully review each scholarship to note which scholarships you may be eligible to receive.

• At times additional scholarship monies may become available after the application deadline. Your application will be retained, even if you do not receive an initial reward, and considered for these as appropriate.

  Scholarship selection is made by a committee of Ivy Tech Community College -Columbus faculty from varying disciplines and staff, including representation from Ivy Tech Foundation.

  All applications will be given equal consideration.

Scholarships Specific to the Columbus Region

Carl & Daisy Blanford Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $300
• Established as a memorial to Carl & Daisy Branford, grandparents of Misty Hess and parents of Alicia Moore, Practical Nursing graduate of Ivy Tech
• Eligibility:
• Full-time student in Business, Accounting or Nursing
• Minim GPA of 3.0, no grade lower than a C
• Completed one term in designated program

Contreras-Vazquez Memorial ScholarshipNEW!

• Amount: Up to $750
• Created by Imelda Vazquez and Jose Contreras to honor the memories of their fathers.
• Eligibility:
• Must have successfully completed one semester in the program of their choice
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 or a high school graduate
• Financial need
• Preference will be given to students who are enrolled in the ESL Program, are members of
• LOVE, and/or who qualify as a minority

Family Self-Sufficiency

• Amount: Up to $500
• Established to support students participating in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Program participants are motivated to improve their personal circumstances and lifestyles by following an action plan which includes specific educational and career goals.
• Eligibility:
• Must be enrolled in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program
• May be degree/certificate student or may be enrolled on a "courses only" basis

Columbus Rotary Club

• Amount: $250
• This scholarship was established to encourage Ivy Tech students to continue the pursuit of training to obtain new marketable skills or upgrade existing skills.
• Eligibility:
• Pursing a Technical Certificate or an Associate Degree
• Resident of Bartholomew County
• GPA 2.5
• Demonstrate finance need

Grainger Advanced Manufacturing Honors Scholarship

• Amount: $1,500
• Established to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a post-secondary education in Advanced Manufacturing
• Eligibility:
• Degree declared in Advanced Manufacturing.
• Must have completed one semester in the program
• GPA of 3.0
• Academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and honors will be considered

Anthony Moravec ScholarshipNEW!

• Amount: Up to ten $1,000 scholarships
• Established to recruit and retain students pursuing a technology/manufacturing-related career or a post-secondary degree related to technology/manufacturing
• Eligibility:
• Degree declared
• Full or Part-time student, minimum of 6 hours
• New or current student
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Financial need considered, but not required
• Academic achievement, extracurricular activities and honors considered

Dr. Michael E. Pauszek Paramedic Science & EMT Program Scholarship

• Amount: $300
• Established to provide financial assistance to students in both the Paramedic Science & EMT programs
• Eligibility:
• Must be pursuing a Technical Certificate in the EMT program OR an Associate's Degree in the Paramedic Science Program
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must show potential of future academic achievement on basis of past accomplishments (high school transcripts GED scores, grades/academic history at Ivy Tech)

Brooke E Tuttle ScholarshipNEW!

• Amount: Up to $500
• Established to recruit and retain students attending Ivy Institute of Technology or pursuing an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET).
• Eligibility:
• Degree declared
• Full or Part-time student
• New or Current student
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Financial need considered but not required
• May reapply annually if student continues to meet required criteria

American Society for Quality (ASQ) Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $500
• Established by American Society for Quality, South Central Indiana Section 0920, this scholarship is intended to help students attain their educational goals.

• Eligibility:
• Must demonstrate through grades & activities intentions to excel.
• First consideration given to students in technology programs.

Columbus Development Endowed Scholarship

• Amount: Multiple awards up to $600
• An endowed scholarship fund established by the Regional Development Council to support Ivy Tech students in their pursuit of higher education and improved job skills.
• Eligibility:
• May be new or current student
• Financial need

• Eligibility:

Power of ONE Scholarship

• Amount: Multiple awards up to $500
• Created and supported by the employees of Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin
• Eligibility:
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 or be a high school graduate
• Financial need
• Must complete the annual college region scholarship application process

Seymour Rotary Scholarship

• Amount: $200
• Established by Seymour Rotary Club to provide financial assistance to Seymour area students in order that they may attain the educational goal being pursued.
• Eligibility:
• Degree or Technical Certificate declared student
• Completed one-half of degree or certificate requirements
• First preference to students who attend the Jackson County Learning Center; second preference given to Seymour area residents
• Financial need
• Must submit names and phone numbers of three references

School of Business Veterans Scholarship

• Amount: $300
• Established to assist students in the School of Business who are veterans.
• Eligibility:
• Must have successfully completed 30 hours in accounting or business administration
• First preference given to veterans in accounting or business administration; second preference Given to any student in accounting or business administration
• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Financial need
• Must complete the annual college region scholarship application process

John C. & Martha Marr Glick Scholarship

• Amount: $500
• Established to encourage and support students attaining their educational goals.
• Eligibility:
• Must be currently pursuing a Technical Certificate or an Associate Degree
• Completed at least one semester
• Financial need

Custer Foundation Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $600
• Awarded: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Established in memory of Clarence E. and Inez R. Custer. This scholarship assists students whose financial needs cannot be met through traditional sources of financial aid.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared student
• Completed one semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Financial need

Community Education Coalition (CEC) Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $500
• Awarded: In summer for following Fall or Spring
• The scholarship is established by the Columbus Learning Center and the Community Education Coalition to provide financial assistance to students seeking a degree and having a financial need.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared student
• Financial need

Jodi and Mike Engelstad Nursing Scholarship

• Amount: $500
• Estabished by Jodi and Mike Engelstad to provide assistance to students in either the Nursing (A.S.N.) or Practical Nursing Programs.

• Eligibility:
• Pursuing a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing degree
• Successfully completed one semester in program
• Financial need
• Show potential of future academic achievement through past accomplishments (high school transcripts, GED scores, grades and academic history at Ivy Tech)

Grainger Advanced Manufacturing Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $500
• Awarded: Fall, Spring
• Established to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a post-secondary education in Advanced Manufacturing.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared in Advanced Manufacturing
• Must have completed at least 1 semester in advanced manufacturing studies.
• Minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and honors will be considered.

Eloise T. Lewis Nursing Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $250
• Awarded: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Established to provide financial assistance to students in either the LPN-RN/ASN or RN/ ASN programs.

• Eligibility:
• Must be pursuing a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing or Associate of Science degree in Nursing
• Must have successfully completed one semester in program
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Preference will be given to students who qualify as minority
• Recommendation from Faculty member (outlining academic achievements)
• Recommendation from community organization outlining volunteer work
• Typed (250 word) statement summarizing academic, personal, community service and future goals
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Sandy DeMichieli Nursing Scholarship

• Amount: Tuition Fees
• Established in memory of Sandy DeMichieli in providing new, first or second year students with paid tuition in either Nursing or Practical Nursing Programs.

• Eligibility:
• Must be pursuing a Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing or Associate of Science degree in Nursing
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must reside in Franklin, Indiana
• Must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA

Faurecia Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $500
• Awarded: Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Established in February 2005, this scholarship supports students enrolled in the Technology Division?s programs.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared in a Technology program
• Completed one semester of classes
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Financial need

Rose Barnes Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $400
• Awarded: Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Established by the Business Division faculty in memory of Professor Rose Barnes, this endowed scholarship was supported by family and friends.

• Eligibility:
• Registered full-time
• Enrolled in Office Administration
• Pursuing degree or Technical Certificate
• Completed one semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.5

Marjorie & Orphie Bridges Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $400
• This scholarship was established by the late Marjorie and Orphie Bridges to support vocational education students with preference given to participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

• Eligibility:
• Enrolled in 6 credit hours of class
• Bartholomew County resident
• Must demonstrate through grades & activities intentions to excel
• Financial need

Daetsch-Miller Memorial Fund

• Amount: Up to $450
• Awarded: Fall, Spring and/or Summer
• Established as a tribute and memorial to the donor?s parents and grandparents who valued education, this scholarship assists students whose financial needs cannot be met through traditional sources of financial aid.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared student
• Completed one semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Financial need

Ivy Tech Board of Trustees Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $600
• Awarded: Fall, Spring, Summer
• An endowed scholarship fund established by the Regional Board of Trustees to support Ivy Tech students in their pursuit of higher education and improved job skills.

• Eligibility:
• May be new or current student
• Financial need

Futures Unlimited Fund

• Amount: Multiple awards up to $750
• Awarded: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Established to help first-time Ivy Tech students achieve their education goals and gain skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Given to: 1) displaced homemakers; 2) displaced workers; 3) minorities; and 4) recipients of public assistance.

• Eligibility:
• First-time college student
• Financial need
• Qualify as displaced homemaker, displaced worker, minority, or recipient of public assistance.

Patricia Gosnell Bush and R. Benjamin Bush Nursing Scholarship

• Amount: $250
• This scholarship was established by Patricia Gosnell Bush and R. Benjamin Bush in memory of Edythe and Max Gosnell. The scholarship is intended to help a Bartholomew County student enrolled in the Practical Nursing program or the Associate of Science in Nursing program.

• Eligibility:
• Financial need
• Resident of Bartholomew County
• Pursuing either Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing degree
• Successfully completed one semester in PNU or ASN program
• Shows potential of future academic achievement through past accomplishments (high school transcripts, GED scores, grades on Ivy Tech brush-up classes)
• Preference given to female students

Elizabeth R. Nugent Practical Nursing Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $500
• Awarded: Fall, Spring
• Established as a memorial to Elizabeth R. Nugent, a member of Columbus? pioneer Ruddick-Crump family, this scholarship assists students pursuing professional study in the Practical Nursing Program.

• Eligibility:
• Pursuing Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing
• Cumulative GPA 2.5
• Financial need
• Completed one semester

Walter C. Nugent Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: Multiple awards up to $250
• Awarded: Fall, Spring
• This scholarship was established as a memorial to the late Walter C. Nugent, a Columbus businessman and philanthropist.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared student
• Completed one semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Financial need
• Must demonstrate through grades and activities intentions to excel

P.E.O. Sisterhood - BM Chapter Nursing Scholarship

• Amount: $750
• Awarded: Spring
• This scholarship is established to provide financial assistance to students in either the Practical Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing Programs.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared Practical Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing student
• Must be a Bartholomew County resident
• Financial need
• Preference given to female students
• Demonstrate potential of future academics through past accomplishments on high school transcripts GED scores, grades on Ivy Tech remedial courses, former employment

Pitt Endowed Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $500
• Awarded: Fall, Spring
• Established as a memorial and tribute to the donors' parents, Winifred Gladys Nagel Pitt and Frank Rylands Pitt, who valued education.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared student
• Completed one semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Must reflect a seriousness of purpose as related to both academic and career goals in program area.
• Brown County resident

Swain/Allred Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Amount: Up to $500
• Awarded: Fall, Spring and/or Summer
• Established by Franklin and Ella Swain as a tribute to their daughter, Susan Swain Allred, the scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students.

• Eligibility:
• Completed one semester
• Cumulative GPA 2.5
• Financial need

Franklin and Ella Swain Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Amount: Multiple awards up to $500
• Awarded: Fall, Spring, and/or Summer
• Established as a tribute to the donors? home community of Columbus, this scholarship assists students in developing to their full potential which contributes to a well-trained workforce.

• Eligibility:
• Completed one semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.00
• Must demonstrate through grades and activities intentions to excel

Hazel Teegarden Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $500
• Awarded: Varies
• Established as a memorial to Hazel Teegarden, who valued education, to support students as they expand their education goals.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared student
• Completed one semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Financial need

R. Kent Witte and Stacy Ford Walters Scholarship in Memory of Shannon Ford

• Amount: $250
• Awarded: Spring
• This scholarship was created by the donors in memory of Shannon Ford

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared student
• Completed one semester
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Financial need
• Must demonstrate through grades and activities intentions to excel

Zonta Club of Columbus Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $400
• Awarded: Varies
• Established by the Zonta Club of Columbus to encourage a female student to achieve her educational and career goals.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared student
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Financial need
• Female resident of Bartholomew County

Columbus Sunrise Rotary Club/Thor Bogren Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: $750
• Apply: Application available in the Financial Aid Office during fall semester
• Established in memory of charter member and past president, Dr. Thor Bogren, Jr. who exemplified the spirit of service above self.
• Eligibility:
• Bartholomew County High School Senior currently enrolled in the C4 Program OR current student at Ivy Tech Columbus
• *Typed essay of 500 words or less on "Why the 4-Way Test is important to use in everyone's daily lives and how they can use the 4-Way Test to serve others." (4-Way test includes the following characteristics: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?)
• Financial need based on ability to cover tuition, books & fees
• Need one character reference from a teacher, counselor, clergy or employer

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Atterbury Job Corp Scholarship

• Amount: Multiple awards up to $250
• Established to provide financial assistance for Atterbury Job Corps students seeking post-secondary education.
• Eligibility:
• Must be a student from Atterbury Job Corps
• Degree declared
• Must be full time student
• Preference given to second semester student and then to new student
• First consideration given to students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or a grade of "C" or above for students taking brush-up courses

TWO AM Scholarship

• Amount: $250
• Established to provide scholarship opportunities for students in the Interior Design Program
• Apply: Applications in the Financial Aid Office in late fall.
• Eligibility:
• Successfully completed one semester in the Interior Design program
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Financial need
• Must present work before a jury
• FASFA on file

Nursing 2000 Scholarship

• Multiple awards up to $300
• As a not-for-profit educational organization, Nursing 2000 promotes and supports careers in Registered Nursing by communicating the opportunities, challenges, rewards and diversity of the profession.
• Eligibility:
• Indiana resident attending one of the affiliated Schools of Nursing in the 11 county areas
• Full or Part-time student in nursing major
• GPA 3.0
• Financial need considered
• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program
• Demonstrates commitment to work in nursing in one of the 11 county areas upon graduation
• Must attend nursing Scholarship Benefit dinner in May

Pearson Prize for Higher Education Community College Award

• Amount: $10,000

• This is a new student leadership award that recognizes and provides support to exemplary students who are distinguishing themselves by leading public service efforts while still completing their undergraduate studies.
  • The Pearson Prize will recognize up to 35 community college students for exemplary community service
  • Providing up to 10 students with financial assistance and additional support
  • Jennings County Adult Education Center
  • Up to 25 more students with a single one-time cash grant
• To learn more and to apply visit: pearsonfoundation.org/pearsonprizecc

Harvey S. Poling, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: $1,000
• Applications available in the Financial Aid Office early fall
• Established as a tribute to veteran teacher and Ivy Tech administrator, Harvey S. Poling, Jr. Candidates must be at least 28 years of age and have completed half of their program of study requirements. Awards are for tuition, fees, books, and expenses. Recipient will be required to complete a state required form.
• Established as a tribute to a veteran teacher and Ivy Tech Community College administrator, Harvey S. Poling, Jr.

• Eligibility:
• Must be at least 28 years of age
• Completed half of program of study
• Minimum GPA of 3.00
• Financial need

Academic Incentive Award

• Amount: $1,000
• Awarded: Fall, Spring

• Eligibility:
• Graduating seniors with at least a "C" average who are planning to enroll full time (at least 12 credit hours) at Ivy Tech - Columbus and presently attending one of the following schools:
  • Educational Resource Center of Edinburgh
  • Jefferson Education Center
  • Jennings County Adult Education Center
  • McDowell Adult Education Center
• Learn more and download the application

G.E.D. Merit Scholarship

• Amount: $1,000
• Awarded: Fall, Spring
• G.E.D. Scholarships are merit-based awards that honor students who have earned an Average Standard Score of 550 or higher on the GED exam.

• Eligibility:
• G.E.D. recipients who plan to enroll at Ivy Tech Community College - Columbus, who have earned a G.E.D. with an Average Standard Score of 550 or higher, and who earned their G.E.D. through one of the following:
  • Atterbury Job Corps
  • Career Resource Center - Brown County
  • Greensburg Community Schools
  • Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
  • Jackson County Education Center
  • Jennings County Adult Education Center
  • McDowell Adult Education Center
  • Seymour Community School
• Learn more and download the application

Graphic Design Scholarship

• Awarded: Spring
• Amount: $400
• Awarded: Fall and/or Spring
• Established by Dick & Margot Cain to provide financial assistance to deserving students with exceptional talent in the Graphic Design Program.

• Eligibility:
• Must have completed at least 2 semesters
• Must be enrolled in the Graphic Design Program
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Full-time and part-time students are eligible

Photography Scholarship

• Amount: $600
• Awarded: Spring
• Apply: Applications available in late fall in the Financial Aid Office
• Deadline: December 10
• Administered by the Program Chair, Visual Communications
• Established to provide financial assistance and to recognize a photography student with exceptional talent.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared photo student
• Completed two semesters in photography program
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Financial need
• Must provide a one page essay of your aspirations in photography and why you?re applying

Senior Scholarship

• Amount: $1,000
• Awarded: Fall, Spring

• Eligibility:
• Eligibility Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4-point scale or equivalent (based on 7 semesters) or a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent in the 7th semester, plan to enroll full time (at least 12 credit hours) at Ivy Tech?s Columbus... Learn more.
  
  
• Learn more and download the application

Douglas E. Blankenship Scholarship for Photography

• Amount: 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place $500; 3rd Place $250
• Awarded: Spring
• Apply: Applications in the Financial Aid Office in late fall
• Deadline: December 10
• Administered by the Program Chair, Visual Communications
• The scholarship was established by Laurey Blankenship, a graduate of the Graphic Design Program, as a memorial to her late husband Douglas E. Blankenship, a student with great talent in the Photography Program who died before being able to graduate. This scholarship is to help other photography students achieve the same dreams he had. Applicants must present work before a jury in January.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared Photography student
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.50
• Financial need
• Successfully completed one semester in Photography Program
• Must present work before jury in January

Holmes Scholarship

• Amount: $500
• Awarded: Spring
• Apply: Applications available in early fall in the Financial Aid Office.
• A statewide scholarship established by Robert C. Holmes, Vice- President/Treasurer of Ivy Tech Community College and Assistant Treasurer of the Ivy Tech Foundation, and his wife in memory of Mr. Holmes? parents, Howard and Louise Holmes, who valued education and emphasized its importance for all individuals ? especially those without a family history of attending college.

• Eligibility:
• First generation college student
• Degree declared and financial need
• Successfully completed at least one semester and six credit hours
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Reference from employer or faculty member

Kroot Y-Med Scholarship

• Amount: $1,000
• Awarded: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Apply: Applications available at the McDowell Adult Education Center.
• Established to encourage students in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. Y-Med program to attend Ivy Tech Community College to pursue educational and career goals.

• Eligibility:
• Graduate of the BCSC Y-Med Program
• Degree or Technical Certificate declared student
• Financial need
• Seriousness of purpose
• FASFA on file

Michael Price Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $500
• Awarded: Spring
• Apply: Applications in the Financial Aid Office in late fall.
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: December 10
• Administered by the Program Chair, Visual Communications
• This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Michael Price, a gifted Ivy Tech Graphic Design student, by the parents, family and friends of Michael. The scholarship enables students to complete their educational objectives and begin careers in graphic design. Only advanced students in Graphic Design are eligible to receive awards.

• Eligibility:
• Degree declared Graphic Design student
• Completed one-half of degree requirements
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• Must have exceptional talent
• Financial need considered but not required
• Must present work before jury in January

Peter A. and Anna I. Massa Memorial Scholarship

• Amount: $750
• Awarded: Fall, Spring
• Apply: Applications available in School of Business Office
• Administered by Department Chair, Business Administration/ Accounting
• Established by two Ivy Tech employees as a memorial to Peter A. and Anna I. Massa, grandparents of one of the employees, to help students in Accounting or Business Administration programs achieve their dreams.

• Eligibility:
• Full-time Accounting or Business Administration student at Columbus campus
• Minimum GPA 3.0 with no grade lower than C
• Successfully completed minimum 24 program related credit hours when receive scholarship
• Satisfactorily completed ACC 102 (Accounting program) or BUS 105 or MKT 101 (Business Administration program)
• In addition to application, submit resume and brief statements describing need and future career goals

Special Scholarships

The following scholarships are not funded by Ivy Tech Foundation. For application and information about these scholarships, please contact the Financial Aid Office at (812) 372-9925 or toll free at 1-800-922-4838, extensions 5156, 5157, or 5207, or the Resource Development Office at extension 5118.

Brown County Community Foundation, John A. and Cheryl J. Eyed Scholarship

• Amount: Up to $2,500
• Awarded: May for following year
• Deadline: Contact Brown County Community Foundation in December
• Established by John A. and Cheryl J. Eyed to provide financial support for Brown County students attending Ivy Tech Community College. This scholarship is administered through the Brown County Community Foundation. Contact the Brown County Community Foundation, 96 South Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 191, Nashville, IN, 47448. (812) 988-4882 or see www.browncountycommunityfoundation.org.

• Eligibility:
• Brown County resident
• Financial need

Bill & Jody Harter Scholarship

• Amount: $500
• Awarded: June for following year
• Established by Bill and Jody Harter to encourage and promote higher education in Bartholomew County. This scholarship is awarded by the Heritage Fund, The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, 538 Franklin Street, P.O. Box 1547, Columbus, IN 47202. Contact the Heritage Fund at (812) 376-7772 or see www.heritagefundbc.com.

• Eligibility:
• Bartholomew County resident
• Graduate of a Bartholomew County high school
• Full-time student pursuing a degree
• Completed one semester
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Ivy Tech or IUPUC student

Carolyn N. Pitt Designated Scholarship Endowment Fund

• Amount: Varies
• Awarded: Fall, Spring
• Funded through Brown Co. Community Foundation by Carolyn N. Pitt to provide financial assistance to Brown Co. residents attending Ivy Tech Community College classes in Brown Co.
• Contact:
  Brown County Community Foundation
  96 South Jefferson Street
  P.O. Box 191
  Nashville, IN 47448
  812-988-4882
  

• Eligibility:
• Resident of Brown County attending Ivy Tech classes in Brown County
• Current-or previous-year graduates of Brown County High School; or residents of Brown County who have received a high school diploma or G.E.D.; or students from Brown County currently attending Ivy Tech Community College.
• *Financial need based on ability to cover tuition, books & fees