Daniel Altmiller Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Graduating high school senior from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. or the International
School of Columbus who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited post-secondary educational
institution and major in education, occupational therapy, or physical therapy. Preference will be given to
students who specialize in special education, pediatric occupational or pediatric physical therapy and to
students who participate in their high school's Best Buddy’s program.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Analytical Engineering, Inc. (AEI) Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Three awards of $1,000
FOR: Graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public, private or home school; or Trinity Lutheran
High School. Applicant must plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering,
computer science, or the physical sciences at an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicant must have at
least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 6.5 on a 12.0 scale.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Fred L. Armstrong Future Leaders Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: City of Columbus resident and U.S. citizen who attends or plans to attend an accredited post-
secondary educational institution, full- or part-time. Preference will be given to active duty or reserve/guard
military personnel, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) students, and retired military veterans. Applicants
may re-apply annually.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Paul Arnett Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Bartholomew County resident attending Franklin College as a full-time student.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Bartholomew/Brown County Medical Society Medical Education Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $750
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew or Brown counties who are entering medical school as freshmen or who are
in medical school as upperclassmen at an American Medical Association-approved medical school located in
the United States. Academic performance and financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Bartholomew County REMC Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Two awards of $1,000
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew County, or members of any Bartholomew County REMC household
from Decatur, Jackson, or Jennings counties, who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in
pursuit of a technical certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree. Applicant must have a high school or
college GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or 5.0 on a 12.0 scale. Academics, school activities, and community
involvement will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Keith Bean Medical Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Past or current residents of Bartholomew or Brown counties who are entering medical school as
freshmen or who are in medical school as upperclassmen at an American Medical Association-approved
medical school located in the United States. Financial need will be considered. Applicant must have lived in
Bartholomew or Brown county his/her senior year in high school.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Mary E. Behler Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $2,000
FOR: Graduating senior from a Bartholomew County high school who is an active, practicing Catholic and
plans to attend an accredited post-secondary education institution.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Behrman "Big Dog" Award
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $750
FOR: Graduating senior men's basketball players or managers on the Columbus North High School team
who plan to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited vocational/technical school, junior college,
college, or university. Recipient must exhibit an attitude of hard work and teamwork. No application -
recipient chosen by selection committee.
DEADLINE: N/A
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Todd & Julie Bergman Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,500
FOR: Graduating seniors from any Bartholomew County high school who plan to further their education
at an accredited post-secondary institution. Financial requirements to be considered for this scholarship are
$50,000 adjusted gross income with one college student in family or $70,000 adjusted gross income with two
college students in family.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Anna Newell Brown Awards for Vocal Excellence
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $6,000 for seniors; $3,000 to underclassmen
FOR: Any Bartholomew County resident who is a high school sophomore, junior, or senior vocalist. The
scholarships are determined by a vocal competition conducted in February each year. Seniors compete for
college scholarships and an invitation to audition with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Sophomores and
juniors compete for scholarships for private lessons or music camps.
DEADLINE: Has passed for 2013.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Betty F. Brown Awards for Instrumental Excellence
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $6,000 for seniors; $3,000 to underclassmen
FOR: Any Bartholomew County resident who is a high school sophomore, junior, or senior instrumentalist.
The scholarships are determined by an instrumental competition conducted in February each year. Seniors
compete for college scholarships and an invitation to audition with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic.
Sophomores and juniors compete for scholarships for private lessons or music camps.
DEADLINE: Has passed for 2013.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Ralph "Brownie" Brown Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Graduating senior from Columbus East High School, including students who attend Columbus
Signature Academy New Tech Campus or McDowell Education Center whose official enrollment is at
East, who has completed a C4 program of study that follows the Indiana Pathway Program. Applicant must
average at least a 5.0 GPA on a 12.0 scale in C4 classes and plan to attend any Ivy Tech Community College
campus to complete at least a one-year program in the IVY Institute or earn a technical certificate or associate
degree. Recommendation must be from C4 faculty.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Frank Burbrink Memorial 4-H Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: A Bartholomew County graduating senior who has participated in 4-H for five or more years,
including the current year. Applicant must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution
in pursuit of a trade/technical certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree, studying full- or part-time.
Applicant must demonstrate citizenship, leadership, and a positive attitude.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Dr. Glenn E. Callaway Dental Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,500
FOR: Any past or current resident of Bartholomew County who is currently accepted by or attending
the Indiana University School of Dentistry within the Dentistry Program. Applicant must have resided in
Bartholomew County for at least four years during the time he/she attended Grades 6 to 12. Applicant must
have at least a B average. A recipient may re-apply to receive this scholarship during each of the four years of
dental school as long as he/she maintains a B average.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Abigail Carson Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: A graduating senior from Columbus North High School, including Columbus Signature Academy New
Tech Campus students whose official enrollment is at Columbus North, who plans to attend an accredited
college or university as a full-time student to study elementary education. Recipients may re-apply annually as
long as they remain in good standing at their college or university.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Lucien J. & Maryann J. Chadwick and Sam & Edith Shanks Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public high school who have been outstanding varsity
athletes with outstanding academic records.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Class of 1948 Scholarship Fund to Further the Teaching Profession in the Name of Alta Redmond
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public high school who will pursue post-secondary
studies to obtain a degree in the field of education.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Karen Ann Coffman Memorial Nursing Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Resident of Bartholomew County who will be pursuing an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in
nursing from an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicant must have a high school or college GPA
of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or a 5.0 on a 12.0 scale. Applicant must demonstrate interest and experience in
health care through volunteer service, education, training, and employment. Financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Columbus Business and Professional Women's Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: A woman at least 25 years of age who has been a resident of Bartholomew County at least one year
prior to the date of application. Must have applied to or be attending an accredited post-secondary institution,
carrying at least a part-time class schedule. Financial requirements to be considered for this scholarship are
a maximum $50,000 adjusted gross income with one college student in the family or $70,000 adjusted gross
income with two college students in the family. Special circumstances will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Columbus Crush Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Male resident of Bartholomew County who is a graduating high school senior athlete in good
standing at a public or private high school or home school who plans to attend an accredited post-secondary
educational institution in pursuit of a technical certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree. Applicant
must have played a sport during his senior year of high school. Preference will be given to applicants with
financial need.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Columbus Herb Society Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: High school seniors or college students who are residents of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson,
Jennings, Johnson, or Shelby counties and who plan to study full-time at an accredited college or university to
further their education in the fields of horticulture, botany, culinary arts, or related areas of study.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $2,000
FOR: Graduating seniors from any Bartholomew County high school pursuing a post-secondary education
and attending a college, university, or technical school with the desire to pursue a degree in education,
divinity, nursing, or social work. Applicant must have a GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or 5.0 on a 12.0
scale, have been a member of a school-sponsored service organization, and participated in community service
(school- or nonschool-sponsored) throughout high school.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Columbus Youth Hockey/Bryan Ritz Memorial Hockey Fund
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Amount varies
FOR: Participants in the Columbus Youth Hockey program. Financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Has passed for 2013.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Charles M. and Frances W. Condit Nursing Education Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Three awards of $1,000
FOR: Bartholomew County residents who are pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Academic
performance, financial need, and student's goals and objectives will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Homer and Mildred Crank Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Five awards of $1,000
FOR: Graduate of a Bartholomew County public high school who will pursue post-secondary studies in
horticulture, landscape design, plant science, forestry, or environmental management.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Andy Critzer Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Two awards of $7,500
FOR: Graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County high school who participated in their high school
golf program. Criteria to be used in evaluating applicant shall include, but not be limited to, academic
performance, extracurricular activities, financial need, character, and sportsmanship.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Edward Jones Investments Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Current Bartholomew County resident who is a graduating senior from any public, private, or home
school who plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in business as a full-time student. Preference will be given to
finance majors. This is a merit-based scholarship that requires a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or an
8.0 on a 12.0 scale to apply. The scholarship is not renewable.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $20,000
FOR: High school seniors or college students who are residents of Bartholomew County who attend or
will attend Purdue University's School of Agriculture. Renewable for the remaining three years of college
providing the student maintains a 2.0 GPA. Previous applicants may re-apply.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Dr. Cleve James Francoeur, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,500
FOR: Students who graduated from a Bartholomew or Jackson county high school and are entering the
Indiana University School of Medicine as freshmen or who are upperclassmen at the Indiana University
School of Medicine. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship will be renewable for up to
four years of medical school, providing the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipient must re-apply
annually.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Goldie Gibson Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $2,400
FOR: High school graduates or graduating seniors from Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson,
or Shelby counties who were Head Start participants as children. Applicants must have been accepted to
or be attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution in pursuit of a technical certificate,
associate's degree, or bachelor's degree. Past recipients may re-apply.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Louis A. and Kathy M. Giovanini Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Graduating seniors from Columbus East High School who plan to pursue post-secondary education at
a vocational/technical school, junior college, college, or university. Recipients may re-apply annually.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Myron Glick Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jennings, or Shelby counties who plan to
attend or are currently attending Purdue University as full–time students. Applicant must be from a farm
family, in which the primary income is from the operation of the family farm.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Becky S. Green Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $750
FOR: Graduating seniors from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. who are current members of
their high school chapter of the Business Professionals of America. Must have at least an 8.0 GPA on a 12.0
scale. Applicant will pursue a post-secondary degree at an accredited college or university. Financial need will
be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Waldo M. and Madge C. Harrison Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Amount varies
FOR: Individuals who work at Four Seasons Retirement Center wanting to further their education and/
or technical skills. Applicant must pursue a particular course of study that leads to a specific degree or
certification, have worked at Four Seasons at least six months and continue to work at Four Seasons at least
part-time while taking classes. If currently enrolled in a college or university, must have at least a 2.0 GPA on
a 4.0 scale.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Bill and Jody Harter Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,500
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew County who are graduating seniors or graduates of a Bartholomew County
high school currently attending or planning to attend IUPUC, Ivy Tech Community College Columbus, or
Purdue College of Technology at Columbus as full-time students pursuing an associate's degree or bachelor's
degree. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or an 8.0 on as 12.0 scale. Recipients may re-
apply annually as long as they remain in good standing with their college or university.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Mary Ann Heise Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $2,000
FOR: Graduating high school senior who is a resident of Bartholomew County and who will attend an
accredited college or university as a full-time student planning to pursue a career in education.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Harold H. Heminger Graduate School Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $750
FOR: Bartholomew County public, private, or home-schooled high school graduate who will be pursuing
graduate studies at an accredited graduate or professional institution and demonstrates leadership, hard
work, good citizenship, community service, dependability, and character. Applicant must be a graduate
or graduating senior of any higher education facility with a minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicant
must be enrolled in or accepted for admission in an accredited graduate or professional institution, which
normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regular organized body of students
in attendance in the place where its educational activities are carried on. The institution may include a college
or university. Students who receive full scholarship support from other organizations/institutions will not be
considered for this scholarship. Financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Heritage Fund Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: The recipient of this scholarship will be selected annually from all those students who apply for other
Heritage Fund scholarship using the Heritage Fund Combined Scholarship Application.
DEADLINE: N/A
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Earl E. & Mildred L. Bless Hudson Scholarship for Education
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Indiana resident pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the field of education at an
accredited post-secondary institution. Financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Phil Jackson Memorial Fast-Pitch Softball Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $600
FOR: Graduating senior who is a Bartholomew County resident and played softball four years in high school.
Applicant must have at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 5.0 GPA on a 12.0 scale. Financial need will be
considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Marvin Johnson Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,500
FOR: Any student who plans to attend an accredited four-year college or university within Indiana, Ohio,
Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky and who is a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an
independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Jones Sisters Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Graduating seniors from Bartholomew County high schools who are in the top third of their
graduating class. Applicants must have a combined math and critical reading SAT score of at least 1000 or an
ACT score of at least 21 and family income of less than $75,000.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
The Martha Kalb "You GO Girl" Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Graduating seniors from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. who play varsity girl’s basketball
and plan to pursue post-secondary education at a vocational/technical school, junior college, college, or
university. Applicant must be in good standing academically. Criteria to be used in evaluating applicant
shall include, but not be limited to: academic performance, extracurricular activities, financial need, and
sportsmanship. Recipients may re-apply annually as long as they remain in good standing at their school.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
LHP Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew County who are pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in computer
science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or an
8.0 on a 12.0 scale. Academic achievement, job history, and financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Lacey Family Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew County who are graduating seniors planning to pursue a bachelor's,
associate's, or vocational/technical degree as a full-time student. Applicants should be good students who
fall outside the top 10 percent of their class rankings. Applicant must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0
scale or an 8.0 GPA on a 12.0 scale. Preference will be given to students with a record of school, athletic, and
community involvement. Previous recipients may re-apply.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
S. Edgar & Delora L. Lauther Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Amount varies
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew County who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in business,
as well as residents of Bartholomew County who are employed in the fields of banking and finance who
wish to pursue continuing education courses in their field (whether those courses lead to a degree or not).
Undergraduate and graduate applicants must show proof of admission into their college or university’s
school of business or management, as well proof of major or enrollment in class. Proof of admission may be
submitted separately from application, as late as May 1, 2013, provided that the Heritage Fund is notified no
later than Feb. 15, 2013 that this information is forthcoming. Preference will be given to students majoring in
fields related to banking and finance. Scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
The Reverend Dr. William R. Laws Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $4,000
FOR: A graduating senior from a Bartholomew County public high school who plans to attend an accredited
post-secondary institution full-time in pursuit of a technical certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's
degree. Financial need, community volunteerism, student employment, and first generation college applicant
considered. The financial requirement to be considered for this four-year scholarship is $50,000 or less family
adjusted gross income. Minorities, disadvantaged, and at-risk students are encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Corilla B. Lentz Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Bartholomew County residents pursuing a post-secondary degree. Preference will be given to students
in the Flat Rock–Hawcreek School Corp. and/or to those majoring in agriculture or consumer family science.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Doug Leonard Healthcare Occupations Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Bartholomew County resident planning to attend or currently attending IUPUC or Ivy Tech
Community College Columbus in a health care-related course of study leading to an associate's degree or a
bachelor's degree.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
FROM: Independent Colleges of Indiana, administered by Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of
Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Amount varies
FOR: Graduating high school seniors who are residents of Bartholomew County and who have graduated
from an accredited Indiana high school by June 2013. Must be pursuing a full-time baccalaureate course of
study beginning in the fall of 2013 at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. Must
have at least a 3.33 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 9.0 GPA on a 12.0 scale at the end of the sixth semester of high
school. Academic performance, community/school involvement, and financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Has passed for 2013.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Bob Marshall - Bob Gordon Memorial Scholarship for Journalism
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,500
FOR: Graduating high school seniors and college students who reside in the multi-county area served by The
Republic newspaper and who plan to pursue a career in journalism. Financial need, academic performance, and
extracurricular activities (in school and the community) will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Mayor's Government Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,200
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew County who are recent graduates (within the past nine months) of the
Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. or the International School of Columbus to study a government-
related program in a post-secondary, accredited Indiana educational institution. Applicants must have at least
a 2.67 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 7.0 GPA on a 12.0 scale.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Julie M McKinney Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $750
FOR: A graduating senior from Columbus East High School, including Columbus Signature Academy New
Tech Campus students whose official enrollment is at Columbus East, who plans to attend an accredited
post-secondary college or university as a full-time student and major in elementary education. Preference will
be given to students who participated in any aspect of drama or choir at Columbus East.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
John McLachlan Soccer Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Two award of $1,800
FOR: Bartholomew County high school student who participated on his/her varsity soccer team as a senior
(as a player or a manager). Applicant must have lettered at least twice during his/her high school soccer
career. Student must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution in pursuit of a
technical certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree and must have at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or
a 5.0 on a 12.0 scale.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Dana Barton Merter Memorial Tennis Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Two awards of $200
FOR: Junior tennis players age 10 to 18 years old who reside in Bartholomew County. The scholarships will
be awarded on the qualities of ability, ambition, mental attitude, sportsmanship, and financial need.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Philip R. Miller Scholarship for the Visual Arts
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,500
FOR: Graduating senior from Columbus East High School who is a current student in the art department
and has completed, at the end of his/her senior year, at least three semesters of art. Students must have
received an A- average in their chosen visual art discipline for the last two semesters, prior to applying.
Applicants must have their portfolio evaluated by the Columbus East Art Department prior to submitting
their application, and the required recommendation form must be completed by a Columbus East Art
teacher. Applicant must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution to study arts
education or the visual arts.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Anthony Moravec Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Ten awards of $1,000
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew County. Applicants must have at least a C average (a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
or 5.0 on a 12.0 scale). Financial need will be considered. Students may apply/re-apply annually.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Bob and Marcy Oswald Engineering Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $2,500
FOR: Bartholomew County graduating seniors who intend to major in an engineering curriculum at an
accredited institution of higher learning.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Andrew Parker Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Two awards of $1,000
FOR: Graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public high school who plan to attend an accredited
vocational/technical school, junior college, college, or university. Applicant must display a passion for hard
work and teamwork. Financial requirements to be considered for this scholarship are $50,000 or less adjusted
gross income with one college student in family or $70,000 adjusted gross income with two college students
in family.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Dr. & Mrs. Edward L. Probst Medical School Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $6,000
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew, Dearborn, Jackson, or Jennings counties attending an American Medical
Association-approved medical school. Applicant must be a member of a Christian church, with preference
given to Lutherans.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Kirby and Caroline Risk Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Bartholomew County student planning to attend Purdue University, Hanover College, or Wabash
College. Must have at least a B-minus average (2.67 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.0 on a 12.0 scale). Applicants
cannot be one of the top ten graduates in their class. Preference will be given to students with a record of
school, church, and/or community involvement. Special consideration will be given to any student who
would be the first member of his/her immediate family to attend college. Students may apply/re-apply each
year they attend college.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Michael R. Rogers Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Resident of Bartholomew County who is a graduating high school senior pursuing post-secondary
education at a college or university that has member status with the Council for Christian Colleges and
Universities (CCCU).
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Marguerite Burns Rust Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $750
FOR: Employees of the Columbus Regional Health system seeking training for advanced positions such as
LPN to RN, RN to BSN, Care Partner to Certified Nursing Assistant, or Clerk to Medical Secretary, etc.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Marguerite Burns Rust Scholarship for Animal Science Studies
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Graduates of a Bartholomew County high school enrolled in Purdue University's veterinary technician
or veterinary technology undergraduate degree programs or pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
at Purdue University.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Charles D. Shepherd Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $500
FOR: Bartholomew County female student planning to study a life science such as biology, molecular
biology, microbiology, or biochemistry at an accredited college or university.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
John R. Skobel III Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $2,000
FOR: Four-year scholarship for graduating seniors from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. who
have participated in their school's football program and who plan to pursue post-secondary education as
a full-time student at a vocational/technical school, junior college, college, or university. No application -
recipient chosen by selection committee.
DEADLINE: N/A
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Robert J. Sonntag Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $2,000
FOR: Graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public high school who will attend a four-year post-
secondary institution to pursue a degree in engineering or business, as a full-time student.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Paul and Prudence Steinbarger Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $20,000
FOR: Graduates of any Bartholomew County high school within the past five years who have graduated in
the top 10 percent of their class and who will be attending any campus of Indiana University. Financial need
will be considered. The scholarship will be renewed for up to three years as long as the recipient maintains a
minimum 3.0 GPA.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Barbara W. Stewart Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Residents of Bartholomew or Decatur counties who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary
educational institution in pursuit of a technical certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree. Previous
recipients are encouraged to re-apply.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Jennifer Strietlemeier Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $400
FOR: Bartholomew County residents pursuing post-secondary school studies in the visual arts. Five
examples of applicant's art work must be provided. Two examples should be independent work, not
classroom assignments, and must be labeled as such. Artwork should be delivered to the Heritage Fund
office, 538 Franklin St., Columbus, IN 47201. Recommendation required from someone involved in the
visual arts community not related to the applicant.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: Three awards of $1,000
FOR: Graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public high school who plan to pursue two-year or
four-year degrees at accredited colleges or universities as full-time students. Community service, academic
performance, and financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Helmut O. von Buchler and Hartmut K. von Buchler 4-H Memorial Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,000
FOR: Bartholomew County resident who is a graduating senior from a public or private high school and
who is a ten-year member of the Bartholomew County 4-H Program and or a three-year member of the
Bartholomew County 4-H Junior Leaders program. Financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
John and Geneva Wickens Scholarship
FROM: Heritage Fund – the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
AMOUNT: $1,500
FOR: Graduating seniors from Hauser High School who plan to attend any Indiana four-year college or
university. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Financial need will be considered.
DEADLINE: Feb. 15.
INFORMATION: www.heritagefundbc.org or 376-7772.
Loretta M. Burd Scholarship
From: Centra Foundation
Amount: Three awards of $1,000 each
For: High school seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree or certification from an accredited college, university or technical school in 2013-14. Or, adults at least 22 years old who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or certification from an accredited college, university or technical school in 2013-14.
Deadline: Feb. 18
Information: Sherry Stark at sstark@centra.org or 314-0285.
Ben Baker Scholarship
From: The Arc of Bartholomew County
Award: Up to $1,500
For: Good students who are Bartholomew County residents and anticipate enrolling in a recognized, accredited institution of higher learning. Must have a demonstrated interest in helping people with disabilities.
Deadline: March 29
Information: 350-6702
Educaton Loan Fund Scholarship
From: Columbus Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization
Award: $12,000 for undergraduate, $20,000 for doctoral
For: Women who achieve the recommendation of the local chapter and have a demonstrated need.
Deadline: Within six months of graduation
Information: JoAnne Rother, 376-1078
Program for Continuing Education Scholarship
From: Columbus Chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization
Award: $3,000
For: Returning female student who were out of school for at least 24 months. She must be within 24 months of completing her educational goal and must be enrolled in an educational program.
Deadline: Applications submitted at least 10 weeks before the term for which the grant is to be considered
Information: Cheri Wiggins, 372-9546
Kiwanis Scholarship Foundation
From: Evening Kiwanis Club of Columbus
Award: Up to $750 a year for four years in interest-free loans and one-year grants of $750 to graduates
For: Graduates of Columbus based high schools
Deadline: Sometime in April, depending when interviews are scheduled
Information: 377-3812
Indiana District Kiwanis Scholarship -- Heartland Division
From: Evening, Meridian, East and Golden K Kiwanis Clubs of Columbus
Award: $1,200
For: Graduates of Columbus based high schools, Hauser High School and Brown County High School who attend an Indiana college for any discipline
Deadline: Postmarked by Feb. 15
Information: 377-3812
Bartholomew County Republican Ladies League Scholarship
From: Bartholomew County Republican Ladies League
Award: Four awards of $500 each
For: Students who plan to pursue degree from two- or four-year accredited Indiana college or university. Must have at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 5.0 GPA on a 12.0 scale
Deadline: March 13
Information: 342-1509