Requirements: New Castle graduating senior, 2 or 4 year program

Description:

Established in 2008 by the graduating class of 1958 to assist other New Castle grads with furthering their education, the scholarship is for graduating seniors of New Castle High School who are pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree.

To be used for tuition, room and board, and educational expenses.

CRITERIA:

Graduating senior at New Castle High School

Attending a two- or four- year program

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

1. General Application

2. Personal Data (may attach resume or additional page as needed)

3. Transcript

4. College Acceptance Letter

5. Two Recommendation Forms or letters (from High School Principal, High School Guidance Counselor, Teacher, Minister, Employer, etc.)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF:

1. Application is incomplete (missing any of the above attachments)

2. Application is not submitted by the due date:  February 3, 2020, 5pm

OTHER INFORMATION:

Scholarship Award Range- $$$

If student does NOT attend a university or college, all money awarded shall be reimbursed to the scholarship fund.

Payments will be paid in one installment at the beginning of the fall semester after the student has turned in a thank you note to the Foundation Office.

IMPORTANT:  The Henry County Community Foundation will not send checks to the college choice until a thank you has been received at the foundation, addressed to the individual provided on the award letter.  The foundation will mail the thank you note/card to the appropriate individual.