Scholarships Available

Thanks to our generous donors, Wayne County Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of scholarships to area students seeking educational opportunities beyond high school.  Eligibility requirements and selection criteria are determined by our donors.  Each scholarship is unique and supports students with a variety of backgrounds, educational goals, and economic status.  Awards are based on a competitive process which may consider academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal aspirations, educational goals, and financial need.

Notifications: Graduating seniors who are selected to receive a scholarship will receive an award letter at their school’s Honor and Awards ceremonies in May/June.  Current college students who are selected to receive a scholarship will receive an award letter in the mail in June.

School Applications: Graduating high school seniors and current college students may apply for Wayne County Foundation Scholarships specific to their school.  Click on the name of your school below for a current listing of scholarships available.  Applications and their deadlines may be obtained from your guidance counselor or financial aid office.

Paper Applications: In addition to the online portal, some scholarships are administered by the Foundation through a paper application process. These include the African American Scholarship, and the Mary E. Hill Scholarship. Please click the links to access the applications.

Online Applications: The following link should be used to apply for the Foundation’s countywide scholarships for graduating seniors and the Reid Health Dependent Scholarship. Additionally, current college students may use this same link to apply for available scholarships.  Students need to complete only one application to be considered for all scholarships listed on the online application website.

Applications Open: January 8, 2024

Applications Close:  February 9, 2024

 

Scholarships Available

Please click the dropdown menus below to find school or population-specific scholarships.

Countywide Scholarships

Altrusa Club of Richmond not awarding in 2023

To be awarded to graduating females of a Wayne County high school with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 who will attend a Wayne County college and have demonstrated a history of service to school and community.

Earl Baker Memorial not awarding in 2023

To be awarded to a student from a Wayne County High School who is academically able demonstrates financial need and plans to attend Purdue University.

Myyon Barnes Memorial   $1,000

To be awarded to a graduating senior from a Wayne County, Indiana, high school who plans to major in journalism and who has demonstrated an interest in the field through extracurricular activities and/or work experience.

Officer Seara Burton and Brev Law Enforcement Scholarship by Reid Health   $1,000

To be awarded to a graduating senior from a Wayne County high school with a preference given to Northeastern High School.  Pursuing a degree or certificate in law enforcement or first response with a preference given to criminal justice.

Lucille Campbell   $800

To be awarded to a student from a Wayne County High School enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution and demonstrating financial need.

Edwin LeRoy Clopp Memorial Scholarship Fund  $900

To be awarded to a student from a Wayne County High School intending a course of study that will lead to a vocation in public safety, especially in the fields of firefighting (priority), law enforcement, or emergency medical training.

W. Barry Culy 4-H Memorial $1,200

To be awarded to a student from a Wayne County High School enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution who has participated in 4-H for at least four years preference will be given to those in beef livestock; is a positive representative of his/her community and school; demonstrates service to their community and leadership in extra-curricular activities.  Financial needs may be considered.

Easter Seals not awarding in 2023

To be awarded to a graduating senior from a Wayne or Union County High School who intends to continue their formal education to enter a career field in service to people with disabilities.

Eastern Indiana Human Resources   $500

Annual scholarship awarded in honor of Joseph McDonald, to a graduating senior from a Wayne County high school.  Must be a full or part-time student registered in an accredited college or university, preference given to those with a career goal in human resources or a related field such as organizational leadership, business administration, or management.  Applicants should have financial needs and demonstrate academic achievement, a positive contribution to community, college, or work.

Jim and Sharon Howell Scholarship Fund not awarding in 2023

To be awarded to a student graduating from a Wayne County high school who is in good academic standing, pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field, and demonstrates financial need.

Eileen M. Hunt Nursing and Allied Health  not awarding in 2023

To provide scholarships for students to attend Indiana University East or Ivy Tech Community College in Richmond, Indiana, to major in programs relating to nursing or allied health.

Mary Hatfield Jenkins multiple countywide awards

Wayne County high school graduating seniors recognized for academic excellence and demonstrate financial need.

Lucid-Devine Family Scholarship  $1,000

Graduating senior from a Wayne County high school who plans to attend an accredited four-year post-secondary institution and demonstrates financial need.

Megan Lyons Memorial   2 awards of $1,600 each

Wayne County High School graduate who intends to pursue a teaching degree in the field of special education.  Students should demonstrate an interest in working with special needs children by showing evidence of volunteer work.

M.A.U.S. (Making All Uniquely Special) Scholarship   4 year award of $300 each year ($1,200 total)

To be awarded to a graduating senior from a Wayne County high school who will attend a 4-year public college or university in the state of Indiana.  Students should demonstrate a strong work ethic and well-rounded character, significant extracurricular involvement and/or community leadership, and financial need.  Must have a cumulative high school GPA of between 2.5 and 3.5 on a 4-point scale, demonstrate an ‘expectation to graduate’ from college; and are not likely to receive other significant financial support.

Galen and June Miller Scholarship Fund  $1,100

To be awarded to a Wayne County High School student who has volunteered with organizations serving the developmentally disabled.

Marian Niswander Business not awarding in 2023

To be awarded to a student from a Wayne County High School who will attend a liberal arts college or university in Indiana, pursuing a general business major.

Nixon Family Scholarship Fund   4 awards of $500 each

Graduating seniors of Centerville High School, Connersville High School, Franklin County High School, Lincoln High School, Rushville Consolidated High School, or Union County High School who have successfully completed a 2-year course of vocational study at the Whitewater Technical Career Center in Precision Machining, Welding, Electricity, Construction and who intend in majoring in engineering, technology or related fields.

Daniel Patrick Oberle Memorial   $2,500

Wayne County high school graduating senior planning to pursue further education at an accredited institution leading to a career in an aspect of the construction industry examples of such majors include but are not limited to: engineering, business construction management, and architecture.

Dorotha Packard Memorial   $8,200

To be awarded to a student from a Wayne County High School enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution.

Perfect Circle Credit Union not awarding in 2023

To be awarded to a student from a Wayne County High School enrolling in an accredited post-secondary institution.

Reid Health Dependent Scholarship    10 awards of $1,000 each

Applicant must be a dependent child of a current Reid Health employee and pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited university or college. Applicant must be full-time course of study in a healthcare-related field typically found in a hospital including but not limited to nursing, radiology, respiratory, laboratory, pharmacy, rehabilitative services, or medical records.

Harold W. Ryan Memorial   4 year award of $1,250 each year ($5,000 total)

To be awarded to a student from a Wayne County High School pursuing a vocation in public safety, especially in the field of law enforcement, firefighting, or emergency medical training.

Karl and Marjorie Sharp  not awarding in 2023

For graduating seniors of Richmond High School, Centerville High School, or Hagerstown High School who demonstrate a strong work ethic and a well-rounded character; significant extracurricular involvement and/or community leadership; and financial need.  While high academic achievement is not a priority, students should have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA and demonstrate potential for success at the college level.

Richard Wedding and Patricia Wedding Scholarship Endowment Fund   28 awards of $1,000 each

To be awarded to students from Centerville, Northeastern, Lincoln, Hagerstown, or Seton High School who plans to study music.

Centerville High School Scholarships

Centerville-Abington Dollars for Scholars multiple awards

Awarded to local youth or adults enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution pursuing a two or four-year degree or attending a vocational or technical college.  Selection made by the Centerville-Abington Dollars for Scholars and will be determined by a point system that includes a variety of qualities such as work experience, school and community service activities, and academic records.

Chris Coffman Memorial   $500

A CHS graduating senior pursuing further education at an accredited institution who is a well-rounded individual and exhibits compassion for others, giving, an outgoing nature, and a sense of humor.

Joseph P. Esposito Scholarship Fund   $500

CHS graduate pursuing a career in engineering.

Tami Sue Goss   $0

Awarded to a female of CHS who planning to attend a two or four accredited post-secondary institution.  This individual will exemplify the character traits and activities for which Tami was known.

Kirk-Little Post 1108, VFW #2   2 awards of $1,000 each

CHS graduating senior in recognition of academic excellence with preference given to lineal descendent of a veteran.

Ruby F. Martin Memorial   $1,300

CHS graduate who has a high academic and moral character.

Ruby F. Martin Nursing   2 awards for 4 years at $550 each year ($2,200 each)

CHS graduate enrolling in a nursing program.

Donald A. McKinney Memorial not awarding in 2023

Awarded to two CHS graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited post-secondary school and demonstrate financial need.

Edna Johnston McNary Pickett Memorial   $1,000

Awarded to a graduating senior based upon academic excellence and financial need with preference being given to an outstanding English student.

George Romack Memorial not awarding in 2023

CHS graduate demonstrating academic responsibility and has an interest in teaching, coaching, physical fitness, and/or the areas of conservation, wildlife, and natural resources.

Rose Hamilton Scholarship Fund   $900

CHS graduating seniors planning to further their education based upon financial need, academics, attendance, citizenship, and activities.

Luella M. Beatty Stott not awarding in 2023

CHS graduate pursuing a degree in nursing.

Elmer Toschlog Memorial not awarding in 2023

Awarded to a CHS graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding citizenship and leadership skills.

Lincoln High School Scholarships

Erika & George Brattain Sr.  $300

LHS graduates must include music training as part of their continuing education. Financial needs will be considered.

Chiarenza Memorial   3 awards of $3,500 each (tuition only)

Drama (Melba); Business (Angelo); Nursing (Ruth)

Jo Anne Grigsby Memorial   $1,000

LHS graduating senior pursuing a career in math or science education; second preference to a student pursuing a career in education or Christian service.

Ann Harmeier Memorial   $500

LHS graduate entering an accredited college electing a major in performing arts, theology, or education.

Kirk-Little Post 1108, VFW #5   $1,000

LHS graduating senior in recognition of academic excellence with preference given to lineal descendent of a veteran.

Paul J. & Bernice J. Lamberson Memorial   $700

LHS graduating seniors enrolling in a degree in education or engineering and based on scholastic achievement.

Ellen M. Lane Memorial   2 awards of $1,000 each

LHS graduate pursuing a degree in education, medicine, or an area of health care.

Fern A. Lee Memorial   $1,000

LHS graduate pursuing a degree in business at a business college.

Rob Mahoney Memorial    $1,000

LHS graduate pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or a specific building trade; second preference to a student studying auto mechanics or agriculture.

Stuart C. &  Martha I. Shipman   $500

LHS graduate enrolling in an accredited college preparing to study education, fine arts, business, or vocational area.

Ray Willard Memorial Scholarship   $1,000

LHS graduating senior who demonstrates financial need and is graduating with a GPA 2.5 or higher.

Northeastern High School Scholarships

The Norman and Josephine Chenoweth – Ira and Pauline Hollinger Scholarship Endowment   $500

Graduating high school seniors of Northeastern Wayne Schools with a GPA of at least 3.0 who are pursuing a degree in education or the arts and who demonstrate financial need.

Frostie Gilley Memorial not awarding in 2023

NHS graduating senior pursuing a degree in nursing.

Kirk-Little Post 1108, VFW #3    2 awards of $1,000 each

NHS graduating senior in recognition of academic excellence with preference given to lineal descendent of a veteran.

Ruth & Henry Macy Memorial   4 year award of $925 each year ($3,700 total, tuition only)

NHS graduate demonstrating academic responsibility and financial need for enrolling in a post-secondary institution.

Ron and Bonnie McClain Memorial Award   $1,000

NHS athletic award to the boy with most free throws during basketball season.

Ron and Bonnie McClain Memorial Award   $1,000

NHS athletic award to the girl with most free throws during basketball season.

J.D. Radford Scholarship   $1,000

NHS graduating seniors continuing their education in the field of agriculture or veterinary science.

Whitewater School Scholarship Endowment   $1,000

Graduating high school seniors of Northeastern Wayne Schools with a GPA of at least 3.0 who are pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and who demonstrate financial need.

Mary L. Williams Memorial   $1,000

NHS graduating seniors who have demonstrated leadership qualities in school or the community, and especially those who have engaged in significant levels of volunteer service.

Hagerstown High School Scholarships

Bill and Barbara Bunger Scholarship   $1,000

HHS graduating senior who demonstrates financial need and a probability of success with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (12.0 scale) at graduation (“C” average).  Priority will be given to an individual seeking enrollment in an accredited career/technical/trade school or community college.

Jason Chaney Memorial   $500

Awarded to a graduating male of HHS who best exemplifies the character traits and activities for which Jason was known.

Culberson Family and Reid Health Scholarship   $1,000

Awarded to a graduating student of HHS Pursuing a degree or certificate in a health-related service. Preference given to Nursing, EMS, or mortuary sciences.

W. Barry Culy Memorial $1,200

HHS graduate entering a post-secondary two or four-year college or trade school who demonstrates financial need.

Paula Marie Davis-Kitts Memorial Scholarship   $800

HHS graduate who plans to attend an accredited college or university and pursue a degree in English, journalism, or creative writing.

Eli’s Purpose Memorial Scholarship   $500

A graduating senior of HHS that exhibits a caring and adventurous spirit.

Waneta Fulton Memorial   $200

HHS graduate attending a post-secondary institution, having strong academic performance, participation, and leadership in extra-curricular activities, planning to study nursing or related medical area field.

Hagerstown Community Scholarship Program not awarding in 2023

HHS graduate with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, who otherwise are receiving less scholarship support than other students in their class.

Greg & Rod Jarrett   $500

HHS graduates seeking a business degree at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Joshua Johnson Memorial   $1,600

HHS graduate entering an accredited school, institution, or training program in good academic standing.

Kirk-Little Post 1108, VFW #4   2 awards of $1,000 each

HHS graduating senior in recognition of academic excellence with preference given to lineal descendent of a veteran.

Lacy Memorial   $500

HHS graduating senior entering a post-secondary institution who demonstrates leadership is active in extra-curricular activities, displays leadership, has strong academic performance and has financial need.

Rebecca Lanter Memorial not awarding in 2023

HHS graduating senior with a strong determination to succeed despite adversity; dedicated to educational achievement; and who demonstrates financial need.

Rob Mahoney Memorial   $1,000

HHS graduate pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or a specific building trade; second preference to a student studying auto mechanics or agriculture.

Thad Tutterrow Memorial not awarding in 2023

HHS graduating senior entering a post-secondary institution who has a strong academic performance, leadership in extra-curricular activities, demonstrates dedication to community development and possesses qualities of responsibility.

William E. Upchurch Memorial not awarding in 2023

HHS graduates who exhibit positive traits including good citizenship, leadership, strong character, service, and strong academic performance.

Glenn Veal not awarding in 2023

HHS graduates entering an accredited school pursuing a career in agriculture and home economics or related fields i.e. interior design, hospitality/hotel-motel management, etc.

Frederick V. Wood & Mary L. Couch Wood not awarding in 2023

HHS graduate enrolling in an accredited institution who is academically qualified and demonstrates financial need.

Richmond High School Scholarships

Jonathan Alan not awarding in 2023

Awarded to an RHS graduate entering a medical profession who demonstrates financial need.

AAUW-Hoffman Scholarship   3 awards of $3,300 each

One to an RHS graduate enrolling in a degree-granting institution with an undergraduate major in English.  Another to an RHS graduate enrolling in a degree-granting institution with an undergraduate major in a foreign language.  The third to an RHS graduate enrolling in a degree-granting institution in home economics or related fields i.e. interior design, hospitality/hotel-motel management, family living, domestic science, child development, nutrition, fashion design.

Clarence Brown Scholarship Fund  $1,600

RHS graduates with preference given to students needing financial aid.

Ralph Burkhardt not awarding in 2023

RHS graduate who has been a member of the orchestra and plans to study music at the college level though not necessarily as a major.  Preference will be given to a student who was a string player in the orchestra and to the candidate who has been a member of the orchestra for the greatest number of semesters.

Betty J. Cecere Memorial   $3,100

RHS graduating female senior planning to attend an accredited post-secondary school who demonstrates financial need.

Alex Christ Memorial   $500

RHS graduating senior.

Ed Clemmer Memorial Scholarship   $500

RHS graduating senior.

Helen Coble Business Education not awarding in 2023

Female graduating seniors from Richmond High School who intend on pursuing a course of study in business administration, and especially those who indicate an interest in owning or operating their own business.

William J. Cramer Trust   4-year award of $4,750 each year ($19,000 total)

RHS graduates for studying technical fields or teaching.

Justin B. Cross Memorial   4-year award of $600 each year ($2,400 total)

RHS graduating senior who is enrolled in a degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution.  Demonstrates good citizenship and service to the school or community.  Adversity and financial need may also be considered.

M. Glenn Cross Memorial $600

RHS graduate not a candidate for any other scholarship attending a state school.

Jeffrey Duncan   4-year award; up to $3,000/year if Pell-eligible; otherwise $1,000/year

RHS graduate entering an engineering field who demonstrates financial need.

Francis & Earla Gregg   $800

RHS graduating senior majoring in Art.

Robert E. & Margaret M. Herbst not awarding in 2023

RHS graduating senior pursuing further education and demonstrating an interest in voluntary civic service.

James Joseph Scholarship not awarding in 2023

RHS graduate entering a human service field who demonstrates financial need.

Nancy Keelor Kelly Memorial   $5,000

RHS graduating senior planning to attend a four-year accredited college in the state of Indiana who demonstrates financial need.

Kirk-Little Post 1108, VFW #1   $1,000

RHS graduating senior in recognition of academic excellence with preference given to lineal descendent of a veteran.

Johnathan A. Lahmann Memorial not awarding in 2023

RHS graduating senior who is pursuing formal technical training at an accredited institution.

Christina Maria Danielle Leitner Memorial  $600

RHS graduate enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program at Ivy Tech in Richmond.

Kimberly Long Trust   $500

RHS graduate enrolling in a 4-year degree-granting institution.

Kris Lopresti Family Scholarship   $1,500

RHS graduate enrolling in post-secondary education at any two or four-year school who meets at least one of the following criteria, representing the very students who were so close to Kris’ heart:

A student who has used perseverance and work ethic to overcome significant challenges in personal, family, or school life.  A student who has made a significant contribution to the school or the community through dedicated work with the student council.

Kevin Scott MacDowell Memorial   2 awards of $2,000 each

Awarded to one male and one female graduating from RHS who best exemplify the traits of friendliness and caring for which Kevin was known.

Jerry & Randa Mendenhall   $2,500

RHS graduate enrolling in an accredited college or university and who demonstrates financial need.

Margaret Roushar Menning Memorial   $1,000

RHS graduate intending to attend a liberal arts institution (life sciences, literature, history, humanities, art, music).

Antonio “Tony” Mitrione Memorial not awarding in 2023

RHS graduate who is academically and morally qualified and enrolled in a degree-granting institution.

Mary K. Paust Memorial   $875

Awarded to an RHS female graduate enrolling in a business course.

Henriette Pierson Scholarship Fund   $2,200

RHS graduate who plans to pursue an education leading to a teaching career.

Jack Reed Memorial   1 award of $2,000 and Youth of Year $1,000

RHS graduate who has been an outstanding member of the Boys & Girls Club and plans to continue their education.

Ruth Hamilton Robbins Memorial   $750

RHS graduate who is a lineal descendent of a U.S. veteran studying business or nursing.

Rodefeld Family Memorial   $550

RHS graduating seniors, participants on the high school swim team, earned a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.

Rosa Family Scholarship  2 awards of $2,500 each

RHS graduating senior in recognition of academic excellence planning to attend I.U. East and IVY Tech.

Bonnie McClelland Sampsell Scholarship   $5,000

RHS graduating senior who plans to major in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math). Preference will be given to female applicants attending a 4-year undergraduate program.

Helen Seaney Scholarship   2 renewable awards of $2,500 each year ($10,000 total each)

RHS graduates of good moral character and of proven scholastic ability to further their education and training.  Pursuing a course of education in the liberal arts and sciences, and especially library science, information science, computer science and engineering, linguistics, and other disciplines (such as history) related to the collection, organization, storage, retrieval, interpretation, and use of information.

Shepherd Family Memorial   $500

RHS graduating female student who played basketball during her senior year and who is pursuing an education after high school.  Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.

Elizabeth Smelser   not awarding in 2023

RHS graduates who will attend Earlham moral character, aptitude, financial need will be considered preference will be given to those who pursue courses in Foreign Languages.  The scholarship may be used toward tuition and books.

Richard F. Smith Scholarship Fund not awarding in 2023

RHS graduate studying graphic arts.

Anne Elizabeth Sperling Memorial   $1,000

RHS graduate enrolling in RN course

Stephen C. Varnell Memorial   $5,000

RHS graduating senior who has been a member of the RHS band for at least two years. He or she must also intend to major in instrumental music at an accredited college or university.  Award based on merit without consideration of financial need.

Janet Wortman Scholarship   $1,000

RHS graduating senior in the upper third of their class enrolled at RHS for at least three full years and plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College Richmond or Indiana University East on a full-time basis.

Seton Catholic High School Scholarships

Hilda Luerman Dickman Herold Scholarship for Catholic Education   $1,000

SHS graduating senior who intends to pursue further education in a medical or agriculture-related field.

Kirk-Little Post 1108, VFW #6    2 awards of $1,000 each

SHS graduating senior in recognition of academic excellence with preference given to lineal descendent of a veteran.

Mary E. Maurer, Hilda Dickman Herold, & Martha Jane Dickman not awarding in 2023

Awarded to SHS graduating Catholic seniors, that have been confirmed and attend Mass regularly, are hard-working of good character, and active in the community.

Scholarships For Wayne County Colleges

EARLHAM COLLEGE

Mary E. Hill Memorial

To be awarded to Wayne County residents studying in the medical field excluding psychology with priority given to minority students.  Selection made by the Mary E. Hill Scholarship Committee.

Wayne County College Fund 

Renewable last dollar scholarships based on unmet financial need for students attending a Wayne County college.

Selection made by Earlham College’s Office of Financial Aid.

IU EAST

Selection by Indiana University East

Online Application: http://www.iue.edu/finaid/types/returningstudents.php

Frank B. Adney Jr. M.D. Scholarship for Nursing  multiple awards; total available $3,600

For educational scholarships for students accepted into the BSN degree program at Indiana University East, pursuing the opportunity for RN licensure upon graduation.  Scholarships shall be awarded to students who have demonstrated and continue to maintain high scholastic standing and who validate financial needs.

L.E. Gibbs Memorial not awarding in 2023

A third-year student with financial needs studying law enforcement at I.U. East.

Selection by Wayne County Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee

Online Application: https://goapply2.akoyago.com/wayne/identity/account/login

Ambassador Healthcare Nursing Scholarship   up to 4 awards of $2,500 each

Residents of Wayne County, Indiana, have been accepted into an accredited nursing program and are seeking an LPN, ASN, or BSN. Preference will be given to students who have worked in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility. Students may reapply.

Dr. Tom H. and Annadell S. Ebbinghouse Scholarship for Nurses (tuition only) not awarding in 2023

The scholarship will benefit a Wayne County resident who has been accepted into the BSN degree program at Indiana University East, pursuing the opportunity for RN licensure upon graduation, and who at the time of application for the scholarship, has a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to a student who plans to work in Wayne County following graduation, as determined via an essay required from each applicant.

Eileen M. Hunt Nursing and Allied Health not awarding in 2023

To provide scholarships for students to attend Indiana University East or Ivy Tech Community College in Richmond, Indiana, to major in programs relating to nursing or allied health.

Hubert & Grace Jones   $900

An exemplary employee of Reid Hospital in good standing pursuing higher education in the field of nursing and a graduate of Union County High School.

Frances Mayhew, R.N. not awarding in 2023

A nursing student pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Masters degree.

Reid Health Dependent Scholarship   10 awards of $2,000 each

Applicant must be a dependent child of a current Reid Hospital employee and pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited university or college. Applicant must be full-time course of study in a healthcare-related field typically found in a hospital including but not limited to nursing, radiology, respiratory, laboratory, pharmacy, rehabilitative services, or medical records.

Reid Health Graduate Student Scholarship   4 awards of $2,500 each

Applicant must be a full-time fifth year or greater graduate student at an accredited university or college in one of the following majors: nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physician, or physician assistant.   Applicant must also be a resident (for at least a year) of one of the following Indiana counties: Wayne, Fayette, Henry, Randolph, or Union or a resident of one of the following Ohio counties: Darke or Preble.

Anne E. Sperling BSN   $1,500 (tuition only)

An exemplary registered nurse employed at Reid Hospital in good standing seeking a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from I.U. East.

Anne E. Sperling MSN   $875 (tuition only)

An exemplary registered nurse employed at Reid Hospital in good standing seeking a Master of Science Nursing degree enrolled full or part-time at an accredited school.

IVY TECH

Ambassador Healthcare Nursing Scholarship  up to 4 awards of $2,500 each

Residents of Wayne County, Indiana, have been accepted into an accredited nursing program and are seeking an LPN, ASN, or BSN. Preference will be given to students who have worked in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility. Students may reapply.

Eileen M. Hunt Nursing and Allied Health  not awarding in 2023

To provide scholarships for students to attend Indiana University East or Ivy Tech Community College in Richmond, Indiana, to major in programs relating to nursing or allied health.

Reid Health Dependent Scholarship    10 awards of $2,000 each

Applicant must be a dependent child of a current Reid Hospital employee and pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited university or college. Applicant must be full-time course of study in a healthcare-related field typically found in a hospital including but not limited to nursing, radiology, respiratory, laboratory, pharmacy, rehabilitative services, or medical records.

Mary E. Hill Memorial 

To be awarded to Wayne County residents studying in the medical field excluding psychology with priority given to minority students.  Selection made by the Mary E. Hill Scholarship Committee.

Wayne County College Fund 

Renewable last dollar scholarships based on unmet financial need for students attending a Wayne County college.  Selection made by Ivy Tech financial aid department.

PURDUE POLYTECHNIC 

Wayne County College Fund

Renewable last dollar scholarships based on unmet financial need for students attending a Wayne County college.  Selection made by Purdue Richmond financial aid department.

Scholarships for Reid Health Employees/Dependents

Ambassador Healthcare Nursing Scholarship   up to 4 awards of $2,500 each

Residents of Wayne County, Indiana, have been accepted into an accredited nursing program and are seeking an LPN, ASN, or BSN. Preference will be given to students who have worked in a long-term care or rehabilitation facility. Students may reapply.

Dr. Tom H. and Annadell S. Ebbinghouse Scholarship for Nurses (tuition only) not awarding in 2023

The scholarship will benefit a Wayne County resident who has been accepted into the BSN degree program at Indiana University East, pursuing the opportunity for RN licensure upon graduation, and who at the time of application for the scholarship, has a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to a student who plans to work in Wayne County following graduation, as determined via an essay required from each applicant.

Eileen M. Hunt Nursing and Allied Health not awarding in 2023

To provide scholarships for students to attend Indiana University East or Ivy Tech Community College in Richmond, Indiana, to major in programs relating to nursing or allied health.

Hubert & Grace Jones   $900

An exemplary employee of Reid Hospital in good standing pursuing higher education in the field of nursing and a graduate of Union County High School.

Frances Mayhew, R.N. not awarding in 2023

A nursing student pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Masters degree.

Reid Health Dependent Scholarship   10 awards of $2,000 each

Applicant must be a dependent child of a current Reid Hospital employee pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited university or college. Applicant must be full-time course of study in a healthcare-related field typically found in a hospital including but not limited to nursing, radiology, respiratory, laboratory, pharmacy, rehabilitative services, or medical records. The Reid employee must be regularly scheduled to work 36 or more hours per week.

Reid Health Graduate Student Scholarship   4 awards of $2,500 each

Applicant must be a full-time fifth year or greater graduate student at an accredited university or college in one of the following majors: nurse practitioner, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physician, or physician assistant.   Applicant must also be a resident (for at least a year) of one of the following Indiana counties: Wayne, Fayette, Henry, Randolph, or Union or a resident of one of the following Ohio counties: Darke or Preble.

Anne E. Sperling BSN   $1,500 (tuition only)

An exemplary registered nurse employed at Reid Hospital in good standing seeking a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from I.U. East.

Anne E. Sperling MSN   $875 (tuition only)

An exemplary registered nurse employed at Reid Hospital in good standing seeking a Master of Science Nursing degree enrolled full or part-time at an accredited school.

Other Scholarships

VARIOUS COLLEGES

Caitlin Nichole Walter Memorial Scholarship  not awarding in 2023

To provide a scholarship to a high school graduate of Ohio – Darke, Montgomery, Preble or Indiana – Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Randolph, Rush, Union, Wayne; enrolled as a full-time student in a physical therapy program at one of the following colleges – University of Indianapolis, University of Evansville, IUPUI, University of Findley, University of Dayton, University of Cincinnati or the Ivy Tech PTA program at Ball State – pursuing a dedicated physical therapy path of study; and a compassionate, well-rounded student who works and/or participates in extra-curricular activities while attending college and who exemplifies  Caitlin’s ‘can do’ attitude. Preference will be given to students from a single-parent household.

Huntingdon Area High School Scholarships

Ted Braxton Creative Arts Scholarship Fund  $2,500

Students graduating from Huntingdon Area High School, Huntingdon, PA, with a minimum 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average who have participated in the performing arts and demonstrated a high degree of creativity, and who are likely to continue to participate in the arts in their college and community.

Jefferson High School Scholarships

Jean Hilkert  2 awards of $600 each

To be awarded to one male and one female graduating senior of JHS in Lafayette, IN enrolling in an accredited college, vocational school, or technical training school and shows promise of success and financial need considered.

New Castle High School Scholarships

Frederick V. Wood & Mary L. Couch Wood not awarding in 2023

NCHS graduate enrolling in an accredited institution who is academically qualified and demonstrates financial need.

Union County High School Scholarship

Easter Seals not awarding in 2023

To be awarded to a graduating senior from a Wayne or Union County High School who intends to continue their formal education to enter a career field in service to people with disabilities.

Union High School Scholarship

Hazel Hardwick Wickersham not awarding in 2023

Union High School graduating senior enrolling in a degree in education and demonstrates financial need.

Winchester High School Scholarship

Alicebell Parry Scholarship Fund   4-year award of $1,425 each year ($5,700 total)

Winchester Community High School graduating senior who is academically qualified participates in community service and demonstrates financial need.