Summer Community

Scholarship Programs

Overview

Many of our donors have honored their loved ones, communities, high schools, colleges, or professions by endowing scholarship opportunities through the Community Foundation. We administer separate scholarship funds established by individuals, families, corporations, and organizations to assist local students in pursuit of advanced education. Together, these scholarships make up our Community Scholarship Program.


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 statuses. Awards are made without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, or national origin and are based on a competitive process which may consider academic achievement, extracurricular activities, personal aspirations, educational goals, and financial need.

Getting Ready To Apply

Once you know How to Apply, you can begin reviewing the individual scholarship descriptions below.

Use the Student Review Sheet to make notes of the scholarships you are eligible for, then click the Apply Now button when you are ready to begin. You can always begin your application and return later to complete and submit.

Scholarship Descriptions

  • Cornelius R. Collignon Family Scholarship

    Annual scholarship created by the family of Cornelius R. Collignon in memory of his life’s work protecting natural resources.

    Eligibility Criteria
    Graduates of Heritage Hills High School in Spencer County, Indiana, who are entering their college sophomore, junior or senior year.  Past recipients of the award may reapply; however, preference will be given to first-time applicants.  Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and be pursuing a four-year degree at an accredited Indiana college or university majoring in agriculture, forestry or aviation (with preference given to applicants majoring in agriculture).  If there are an insufficient number of applicants, the scholarship will be made available to graduating seniors of Heritage Hills High School who meet the remaining criteria.

    Selection Criteria
    Selection will be based on applicant’s demonstration of leadership abilities, patriotism, financial need, and academic performance.

    Supplemental Requirements
    Essay (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages) responding to the following: The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines patriotism as the love for or devotion to one’s country.  What is the importance of American patriotism in our society and how do you demonstrate patriotism in your own life?
    Two letters of recommendation describing applicant’s leadership qualities and abilities.  Letters must not be from applicant’s relatives or members of the Spencer County Community Foundation board of trustees.
    Completion of the FAFSA.
    Official grade transcript.

    Award Amount
    $1,500

    Application Deadline
    June 10, 2024

    Application Access Code
    spe
  • Schmidt-Yeager Scholarship

    Annual scholarship created by Phillip and Elaine Schmidt to facilitate adults continuing their college education.

    Eligibility Criteria
    Residents of Luce Township in Spencer County, Indiana, who are high school graduates and who have earned at least eighteen credit hours towards a college degree within the past ten years.  Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) from previous college coursework and must be planning to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree in healthcare or agriculture at any accredited college, university or technical school.  If there are an insufficient number of Luce Township applicants, the scholarship will be made available to graduates of South Spencer High School who meet the remaining criteria.

    Selection Criteria
    Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and the supplemental requirements.

    Supplemental Requirements
    Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages).
    Official grade transcript.

    Award Amount
    $1,500

    Application Deadline
    June 10, 2024

    Application Access Code
    spe

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