| Who is eligible to apply?
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| Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility criteria that were defined by the donor when the fund was established. Please read through the specific criteria to see if you are eligible for any of the scholarships.
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| Are all scholarships for Indiana residents?
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| Yes.
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| How much does it cost to apply for a scholarship?
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| There is no charge.
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| Are the scholarships awarded sufficient to pay the cost of my college education?
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| No. These scholarships are intended to provide only partial support. In addition to applying for scholarships through The Foundation, you should look into other financial aid resources such as federal grants, loans and work-study awards. A complete financial package can be put together by your high school counselor or your college financial aid office and may include a portion of each of the above types of financial aid.
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| If I am awarded a scholarship, how much will I get?
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| Most scholarships offer varying award amounts, which range from $500 to $2,500, depending on the size of the particular fund, the number of qualified applicants, and the wishes of the donors.
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| Where can I go to school with these scholarships?
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| Unless noted differently under the scholarship description, the scholarships are for accredited schools anywhere in the United States. We cannot make awards outside of the United States.
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| May I receive grants from more than one scholarship?
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| Yes, you can apply to all the scholarships for which you are eligible and can be selected as a recipient by any or all.
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| How do I apply?
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You must submit the following materials:
- Completed application form
- High School and/or College Transcripts
- Two recommendation letters
- Attachments as requested
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When should I apply? |
Your application, recommendation letters, transcripts and other supporting material must be received by The Community Foundation on or before mid March. To ensure that your application is on time, you should request your transcript and recommendation letters before March 1.
When mailing your application, be sure to allow sufficient time for delivery. It is important that ALL materials, including transcripts, recommendation form and financial information be mailed together with your application and/or arrive before the deadline.
Materials received after the deadline are considered incomplete and cannot be reviewed. We are unable to accept faxed or e-mailed materials. Due to the number of applications that are received, we are unable to extend the deadline for any reason. Applications must be received (regardless of when they are postmarked) by the deadline.
Please mail or deliver you application to:
The Henry County Community Foundation
PO Box 6006,New Castle, IN 47362
Deadline for Applications: TBA at 5:00 p.m. |
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| Do I need to pay scholarship money back?
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| No. These are charitable grants that do not need to be paid back. However, if you receive the Sparks Nursing scholarship and do not complete nursing training and fulfill your obligation, payment is required.
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| How are the scholarship decisions made?
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| A selection/nominating committee will meet after the deadline to review each application and select the recipients based on the criteria established by the donor.
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| If I am awarded a scholarship, do I get the check?
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| No. Award checks will be made payable to the institution and mailed shortly after selection, prior to the beginning of the Fall semester.
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| What can my scholarship be used for?
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| The scholarships are for tuition, fees and room and board.
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| If I am awarded a scholarship, what are my responsibilities?
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| Scholarship recipients must attend college on a full-time basis in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded and continue in college that entire academic year without interruption, barring illness or emergency. Recipients are responsible for providing The Foundation with a copy of grades with cumulative GPA following each semester.
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| If I receive a scholarship one year, will I automatically receive an award for the following year?
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| No. In almost all cases, students must complete the application process again in order to be considered for a renewal scholarship award.
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| When would I be notified?
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| High School recipients will be notified during Honor Day ceremonies. College students will be notified mid-June. William F. Byrket recipients will be notified mid-June.
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Do I need to include an official transcript with my application? |
No, you may submit a copy of your transcript with your applications. However, please make sure all the information on the transcript can be clearly read. |
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