SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO COLUMBIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

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1 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO COLUMBIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS Bernice Carver Scholarship of Hope Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a senior, Whitley County resident graduating from Columbia City, Churubusco or Whitko High School, in the top third of their class with a 3.2 (or above) grade point average. Applicants should have aspirations for a career in the field of nursing, teaching or science and plan to attend an Indiana college or university (public or private) in pursuit of a 4-year baccalaureate degree. SRC Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is awarded annually to anyone who is intent upon attaining an education, whether through a four-year college, graduate school, or comparable trade school program. Applicants should have aspirations for a science-related career, such as nursing, microbiology or veterinary technology. TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS Bernice Carver Scholarship of Hope Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a senior, Whitley County resident graduating from Columbia City, Churubusco or Whitko High School, in the top third of their class with a 3.2 (or above) grade point average. Applicants should have aspirations for a career in the field of nursing, teaching or science and plan to attend an Indiana college or university (public or private) in pursuit of a 4-year baccalaureate degree. Dan Mullett For the Love of a Child Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a Columbia City High School senior, in the top half of their class. The applicant should be seeking a four-year baccalaureate degree in elementary education. SRC Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is awarded annually to anyone who is intent upon attaining an education, whether through a four-year college, graduate school, or comparable trade school

2 program. Applicants should have aspirations for a science-related career, such as nursing, microbiology or veterinary technology (including science education). Whitley County Retired Teachers Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from any public high school in Whitley County who is planning to attend a 4-year college or university in pursuit of a Baccalaureate degree. Applicants should be in the top third of their graduating class, hold a grade point average of 3.0 or better and have aspirations of a career in education. ART SCHOLARSHIPS Margo Langohr Scholarship Application due: first Friday in May of each year This scholarship is available to a Whitley County resident planning to attend a college or accredited art school with aspirations of obtaining a Bachelors or Associates degree in an artrelated field. Whitley County Art Guild Anne Hamilton Scholarship Application due: first Friday in May of each year This scholarship is available to Whitley County High School (Columbia City, Whitko or Churubusco) or home schooled seniors. The applicant must be planning to attend a college or accredited art school with the intention of obtaining an Associates or Bachelors degree in an art-related field. SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Bernice Carver Scholarship of Hope Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a senior, Whitley County resident graduating from Columbia City, Churubusco or Whitko High School, in the top third of their class with a 3.2 (or above) grade point average. Applicants should have aspirations for a career in the field of nursing, teaching or science and plan to attend an Indiana college or university (public or private) in pursuit of a 4-year baccalaureate degree.

3 SRC Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is awarded annually to anyone who is intent upon attaining an education, whether through a four-year college, graduate school, or comparable trade school program. Applicants should have aspirations for a science-related career, such as nursing, microbiology or veterinary technology. BUILDING TRADES SCHOLARSHIPS Whitley County Builders Association Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a graduating senior who attends Columbia City High School, Churubusco High School, or Whitko High School and is planning to pursue an technical, associate or baccalaureate degree in the building trades field (such as Construction Engineer, Architecture, Building trades, etc.) CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIPS JAKES Scholarship Application due: April 15 th JAKES is a youth organization that is part of the National Wildlife Turkey Federation. The recipient of this scholarship must be a Whitley County senior pursuing a degree in conservation. Senator Harold Potch Wheeler Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This living monument was created to honor Harold "Potch" Wheeler, a beloved and wellrespected State Senator, who was dedicated to representing the people of Whitley County, Indiana with an honest, down-to-earth approach to government. This competitive scholarship will be awarded annually to a senior graduating from any Whitley County High School who plans to attend college and pursue a career in public service representing the Republican Party, or to a student who plans a career within the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The recipient will be the individual who best emulates the ideals and personal character traits that Senator Wheeler embodied.

4 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Robert Hood Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship goes to an outstanding senior from the instrumental music department at Columbia City High School. The student must have been a four-year band member and plan to major in instrumental music at college. The recipient must have a C+ average in all classes. If no student meets the criteria, any student meeting other requirements may be selected. The Music Department at Columbia City High School will meet and vote on recipient. FOREIGN LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS French Club Scholarship Application due to Foreign Language Department: April 15 th. This scholarship goes to a member of the French Club at Columbia City High School that plans to attend a college or university. Please see the Foreign Language Department for an application and more information. Spanish Club Scholarship Application due to Foreign Language Department: April 15 th. This scholarship will be awarded to a Columbia City High School student with at least 3 years of Spanish with a B+ average or higher. The student must be at least a three-year member in good standing of CCHS Spanish Club and show intent to further the study of Spanish at the collegiate level. Please see Foreign Language Department for an application and more information. 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS Whitley County 4-H Beef Club Scholarship Recipient selected during the Whitley County 4-H Fair. This scholarship will go to a Whitley County senior involved with the 4-H Beef Club. The recipient will be selected during the Whitley County 4-H Fair. Whitley County 4-H Helping Hands Scholarship Recipient selected during the Whitley County 4-H Fair. This scholarship will go to a Whitley County senior involved with 4-H. The recipient will be selected during the Whitley County 4-H Fair.

5 VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN SCHOLARSHIPS Rely & Izora Zumbrum Scholarship No application. This memorial scholarship goes to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian from Columbia City High School. POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Senator Harold Potch Wheeler Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This living monument was created to honor Harold "Potch" Wheeler, a beloved and wellrespected State Senator, who was dedicated to representing the people of Whitley County, Indiana with an honest, down-to-earth approach to government. This competitive scholarship will be awarded annually to a senior graduating from any Whitley County High School who plans to attend college and pursue a career in public service representing the Republican Party, or to a student who plans a career within the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The recipient will be the individual who best emulates the ideals and personal character traits that Senator Wheeler embodied. ASSOCIATE S DEGREE/TECHNICAL DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS Joseph & Irene Shull Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is for Columbia City High School seniors planning to attend a vocational, two-year, or four-year college. The recipients must be in the top 25% of their class. Please see your Guidance Office for an application. Margo Langohr Scholarship Application due: First Friday in May of each year This scholarship is available to a Whitley County resident planning to attend a college or accredited art school with aspirations of obtaining a Bachelors or Associates degree in an artrelated field. Mimi & Howard Wherry Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is awarded to Columbia City High School seniors planning to attend college or trade school. More than one award is given each year, and the recipients are chosen based on academics and need.

6 Natalie Mason MullIns Scholarship Application due: April 15 th The recipient of this scholarship must be a member of the senior class at Columbia City High School and pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree. Randy Bills Memorial Scholarship Application due April 15 th The recipient of this scholarship must be a member of the senior class at Columbia City High School and pursuing a technical degree in mechanics or a baccalaureate degree in business. Whitley County Builders Association Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a graduating senior who attends Columbia City High School, Churubusco High School, or Whitko High School and is planning to pursue an technical, associate or baccalaureate degree in the building trades field (such as Construction Engineer, Architecture, Building trades, etc.) Whitley County Korean War Veterans Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is open to any Whitley County senior with a GPA of at least 2.5 and in the top 75% of his/her class. The senior should be planning to attend a vocational school to receive an Associate s Degree or equivalent certification. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS Betsy Jayne Gates Memorial Scholarship Please see guidance office for details. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior at Columbia City High School in the top 20% of their class. Columbia City Rotary Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Columbia City High School who plans to attend a college or university (public or private) in pursuit of a 4-year baccalaureate degree. Candidates should demonstrate Rotary qualities. Eric Reed Memorial Scholarship No application. This scholarship is awarded to a senior at Columbia City High School. Please see Guidance Department for details.

7 HANDS Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is given to a senior at Whitko High School, Columbia City High School and Churubusco High School. The recipient must attend a four-year college and demonstrate scholarship, community service and financial need. Joey Devito Memorial Scholarship No application. This scholarship goes to a senior athlete at Columbia City High School. Joseph & Irene Shull Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is for Columbia City High School seniors planning to attend a vocational, two-year, or four-year college. The recipients must be in the top 25% of their class. Please see your Guidance Office for an application. Kenny Beck Changes in Latitude Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Columbia City High School who intends to attain a degree from Purdue University. Applicants should have a 2.5 or better grade point average. Kenny Simon Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to any senior Varsity Letter winner at Columbia City High School. Lakota Chapter of American Council of the Blind of Indiana Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a senior, Whitley County resident graduating from Columbia City High School, Churubusco High School, or Whitko High School, who is legally blind according to federal guidelines. Lawrence & Freida Bunnell Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is available to a graduating senior who has attended Columbia City High School his/her final year and who is interested in attending an Indiana college or university (public or private) in pursuit of a 4-year baccalaureate degree. A maximum scholarship of $5,000 may be granted along with possible numerous scholarships of lesser amounts. Applicants should be in the top 50% of their class and demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8 Lilly Endowment, Inc. Community Scholarship Application due: January 14, 2013 This scholarship was established in 1998 by Lilly Endowment Inc. to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana. The scholarship covers full tuition and $800 per year for books and equipment for four years. To qualify you must meet the following: *Be a Whitley County resident from 12 months prior to the date of this application. *Graduate with diploma from an accredited Indiana High School and plan to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. *Have financial need. *Demonstrate pride in the community, responsibility, perseverance, self-esteem, and the desire to contribute to Whitley County through work or volunteerism. Mimi & Howard Wherry Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is awarded to Columbia City High School seniors planning to attend college or trade school. More than one award is given each year, and the recipients are chosen based on academics and need. Natalie Mason MullIns Scholarship Application due: April 15 th The recipient of this scholarship must be a member of the senior class at Columbia City High School and pursuing an associate or baccalaureate degree. Ohki Scholarship No application. This scholarship award will go to a Columbia City High School senior. A letter must be written to the principal of Columbia City High School explaining the student s intent and need for the scholarship. Roark Maxwell Fizer Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is for any senior Columbia City High School student that will be attending a college or university in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. The recipient will be chosen based on academic standards and financial need. This scholarship is renewable for four years. After each four years, a new recipient will be chosen. Applications are in the guidance office.

9 Tiffany Parker Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th A senior graduating from Columbia City High School will be awarded funding to pursue a post-secondary degree. The individual must show a commitment to goals and education. Tom Ness Memorial Award No application. This award goes to a Columbia City High School senior girl or boy that is a letter blanket winner. The student must demonstrate excellent team spirit and team play. Please see the Athletic Director for more information. Tyler Andreas Memorial Scholarship Application due: at the end of Football season when equipment is turned into coaches. This award goes to a Columbia City High School senior football player that best resembles Tyler s character and work ethic on and off the football field. Whitley County Korean War Veterans Memorial Scholarship Application due: April 15 th This scholarship is open to any Whitley County senior with a GPA of at least 2.5 and in the top 75% of his/her class. The senior should be planning to attend a vocational school to receive an Associate s Degree or equivalent certification. Widney Educational Loan (for students planning to attend Purdue or Trine University)