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North Knox Scholarships North Knox Scholarship Foundation Annual Riley E. & Helen L. Hall Memorial Scholarship Major in aviation; flight training, aviation mechanics NKSF John D. Miller Memorial Scholarship Based on academic achievement John D. Miller Memorial Scholarship Minimum 3.25 GPA and plans to attend a 4 year college NKSF Elmer Kuhn Vocational Scholarship Student entering a vocational program NKSF Honor Society Scholarship Member of North Knox Honor Society NKSF Paul Edward Bobe Scholarship Based on academic achievement; majoring in math or science M. Joan Jones Memorial Scholarship Student planning to major in art or science North Knox Classroom Teachers Scholarship Academic potential; education major Harold Axe Memorial Scholarship Education major; attending 4 year university North Knox Alumni Scholarship (s) Son or daughter of North Knox graduate William V. Menke Scholarship Major in English or Literature Allison Jane Rinsch Scholarship Attending Vincennes University Goldie & Lillian Trabant Trust Scholarships Exhibits good academic potential, need, one each for Busseron, Widner, Vigo, Washington Townships and city of Bicknell French Club Academic potential, financial need and related to a French Club member Lloyd V. and Virginia L. Powell Memorial Scholarship Lives in Bicknell Earnest Bubenzer Family Scholarship for Teacher Preparation Major in Education, financial need
Vincennes University (Separate Applications Needed) Isaac K. Beckes Alumni Scholarship Upper 2/3 of class; financial need; must maintain 2.00 GPA Children of Vincennes University Alumni Upper 2/3 of class; financial need; must maintain 2.00 GPA Dorothy M. Walters Scholarship Education; 1150 or above on S.A.T. or 23 or above on the A.C.T, GPA of 3.3 and rank in the top 20% of their class Grabbe-Utley Scholarship 3.0 or above GPA; must maintain a 2.8 GPA at Vincennes University to renew scholarship Helen Polk-Decker Scholarship 3.0 or above GPA; must maintain a 2.0 GPA at Vincennes University to renew scholarship Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous Based on academic record, need, community involvement; preference given to student pursuing occupational program Vincennes Civitan Club Scholarship Based on financial need; academic ability; community involvement Edna Tague Community Service Scholarship In memory of long time Knox County Teacher, Edna Tague. At least a 2.80 GPA is required.
Edwardsport Alumni Scholarships The applicant must attend North Knox Jr/Sr High School and live within the boundaries of the old Edwardsport high school area. If the parents or grandparents of the graduate are members of the Edwardsport Alumni Association, or would have graduated from Edwardsport High School, the applicant is also eligible. Jerry Hammelman Memorial Mary Wright Memorial J.B. Wainman Memorial Leon & Nathaline Killion Memorial
Oaktown Alumni Scholarships Senior living in Busseron Township
Bicknell Alumni Association Scholarship Top senior boy and girl living in the city of Bicknell
Freelandville Alumni Association Scholarship Senior living in Widner Township
Bruceville Alumni Association Scholarship Senior from Bruceville, Indiana
John “Mike” Evans Scholarship Sandborn senior
Rita Barker Memorial Scholarship Knox County graduating senior planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational-technological school and is an active participant in track and/or cross country in high school
Diane Buckthal Memorial Scholarship For seniors entering college to pursue a degree in teaching
Joe Wampler Memorial Scholarship North Knox Senior
Eric Clinkenbeard Memorial Scholarship Senior football player that plans to attend an associate degree or baccalaureate degree granting college or university
VFW Post 1157 Scholarship Based on grades, school activities, and community activities; a resume of activities and a grade transcript are required. A 250 word essay about patriotism is required.
American Legion Post 73 Scholarship Based on financial need; transcript required and summary of school activities and achievements; a certification letter of the institution you will attend is required
Indiana Mining & Technical Society One year scholarship for senior attending a two or four year college, university of vocational school, pursuing a career in a mining related field or be from a mining family; at least a 2.5 GPA and service to the school or community are required.
Evansville Teachers”Ted Hitch” Scholarship Applicant or Applicant’s parents or guardians must have been a member of the Evansville Teacher’s Credit Union for at least one year by the scholarship deadline of February 1. Applicants should have a minimum of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the end of the fall semester of the senior year. An essay is required and two letters of reference are required. Only one reference may be an employee of the applicant’s school.
Charles R. Cronenwett Rotary Academic Scholarship Male or female with at least a 3.5 GPA after 7 semesters enrolling in an accredited college, university or vocational school; must describe exemplary academic record and a high level of involvement in extracurricular activities. The applicant must not be a member of a Vincennes Rotarian’s family.
Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Must be an Indiana resident pursuing an education and career in law enforcement at an Indiana college or university; applicants must be a current member of the association or the dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association
PACE – JUDITH K. BOBE SCHOLARSHIP Applicant must have been enrolled in the Head Start Program in the Indiana counties of Daviess, Greene, Knox, or Sullivan
Tri-Kappa Scholarships Bertha DeBerry Lavey Memorial Senior majoring in Elementary Education Velma Gilmore Award Outstanding senior English student; the student does not have to major in English in college. Avenell Powell Journalism Award Outstanding journalism student going to college Mae Bicknell Award Outstanding senior going to Purdue University General Scholarship Outstanding senior student
Stoelting Scholarship Scholarship given by Jean Burgess in memory of her father; no application required
DANIEL N. THOMAS MEMORIAL Scholarship in memory of Daniel N. Thomas
ELKS AWARD Given by the Bicknell Elks
VINCENNES KIWANIS Graduating senior attending Vincennes University; applicants must be a member of the Knox County Key Club.
NORTH KNOX KIWANIS Graduating senior
HARMONY SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP Graduating senior; transcript required
WIN ENERGY Parents or guardians must be WIN Energy REMC members; applicants have maintained a GPA or 2.0. A transcript is required. Full or part-time employee’s relatives are not eligible.
BETTY L. & MARJORIE DIERDORF MEMORIAL Current, Putnam, Clay, or Knox County senior with a GPA of 2.5 to 3.7; to apply complete the online application of the Putnam County Community Foundation www.pcfoundation.org
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL Gloria VanEaton Memorial Scholarship The applicant must be a Good Samaritan employee, dependent of an employee or a qualifying student volunteer who has completed 100 hours. The student must be enrolled at Vincennes University as a full time or part time basis pursuing a degree in a health care field. Judith Ann DeSanto, RN The applicant must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment in a professional nursing degree program on a full time or part time basis of an accredited nursing school. Chris and Laura Nardine Memorial Scholarship The student must be enrolled at VU on a full time or part time basis and pursuing a degree in a health care related field of study. Ross Darkis Memorial Scholarship The applicant must be enrolled on a full time or part time basis and pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy.
The Beacon of Excellence Scholarship The applicant must be enrolled in a college or university of a full time or part time basis and pursuing a degree in a health care related field of study.
Knox County Community Foundation Zach Arnold Memorial Scholaship An annual scholarship created by Brian L. Arnold in memory of his son Zach; Knox County senior who has been a member of the golf team for at least 2 years; 3.25 GPA required; 2 letters of recommendation (1 from the golf coach or athletic director and 1 from someone unrelated and who is not a member of the Knox County Community Foundation board. Heather Bird Memorial Scholarship An annual scholarship created by Robert H. Bird in memory of his daughter; active members of the Vincennes Township Fire Department with at least 1 year of service and their spouses who ha a high school diploma or GED certificate or children of active members who are graduating high school senior; must have a C average upon graduation from high school; essay required (not to exceed two typewritten, double spaced pages) describing applicant’s merits, plans for scholarship and need. Persis McClure Hurst Memorial Scholarship An annual scholarship created by Sarah H. Keller in memory of her mother; graduating senior of any Knox County High School planning to attend an Indiana college or university. Applicants must demonstrate interest in English or history and plan to pursue a major in English or history; 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a high school official and the other from someone unrelated to the applicant and who is not on the foundation board; statement of aspirations and educational goals (not to exceed two typewritten double spaced pages. McKinley Avenue Presbyterian Church Student Scholarship An annual scholarship created by the McKinley Avenue Presbyterian Church student scholarship fund committee; senior from Knox County demonstrating financial need, academic performance, school and extra-curricular activities and essay; statement of aspirations and educational goals (not to exceed two typewritten double spaced pages; completion of the Financial Assistance Questionnaire.
Velma & Herbert Pepmeier Scholarship An annual scholarship created by Herbert Pepmeier; graduation senior affiliated with St. John’s United Church of Christ in Vincennes or the Bethel Church in Freelandville; selection is based on applicant’s success in overcoming difficult circumstances, a history of working hard to achieve aspirations and goals, and financial need; statement of perseverance (not to exceed 2 typewritten double spaced pages) describing the challenges faced in order to pursue past and or future aspirations and goals; 2 letters of recommendations from individual who are unrelated to the applicant who are not foundation board members that support the applicant’s ability to overcome challenges and obstacles; completion of the Financial Assistance Questionnaire is required.
OAKTOWN YOUTH FOUNDATION Graduating senior who is a member of the Oaktown Youth Foundation
KNOX COUNTY FARM BUREAU Senior who is planning a career in an agriculture or agricultural related field
