Greene County Foundation
Scholarship Program
2014 Application and Instructions
for High School Seniors
DUE ON OR BEFORE
Monday
March 17, 2014
4PM
Greene County Foundation
A generous hand. A growing future.
4513 W SR 54
Bloomfield, IN 47424
Ph 812.659.3142
Fax 812.659.3142
[email protected]
Cam Trampke, Executive Director
Suzanne Jackson, Financial Director
The attached application is for the following scholarships:
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Special Achievement Scholarship - WRV High School
Special Achievement Scholarship - Shakamak High School
Special Achievement Scholarship - Bloomfield High School
Special Achievement Scholarship - Linton High School
Special Achievement Scholarship - Eastern Greene High School
JoEtta Turpin Scholarship
Eastern Greene Advanced Education Scholarship
Angell Family Scholarship
Linton Sporting Goods Scholarship
Bloomfield State Bank Ivy Tech Scholarship
Mayor Robert and Marjorie Walters Memorial Scholarship
Eleanor B Turner Memorial Scholarship (NOT AVAILABLE 2014)
Bart Burris Eastern Greene Football Scholarship
Jordan Lyday Memorial Scholarship
Dale and Tillie Jessup Memorial Scholarship
Mirisa Jones Memorial Scholarship
Hollee Lent Nursing Scholarship
The awarding of scholarships may vary from year to year based on the availability of funds or
the desire of the donor.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Listed below are general instructions for applying for Greene County Foundation scholarships. Please
read them carefully before filling out your application.
SCHOLARSHIP COVER PAGE AND APPLICATION
• Submit a single Scholarship Cover Page and Application for each scholarship application packet.
• On the Scholarship Cover Page you submit, mark the boxes next to all of the scholarships for which
you are applying. If a scholarship requires a separate essay or additional forms, indicate the name of the
scholarship at the top of the form or essay.
• Complete the application in its entirety.
• Do not include résumés with your application.
• Type or print legibly in ink on all application materials.
• All pages should be single-sided sheets. (Information on the backsides of pages will not be
considered)
• You are responsible for submitting ten (10) complete copies of your packet. A packet consist of:
scholarship cover page, application, an essay for each scholarship you are applying for and
official transcript.
RECOMMENDATION FORM
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No recommendation letters needed.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
• Use only paper clips or clamps to attach your application materials to each other. Do not use staples
or binders.
• Postmark or return your completed applications and attachments to the Greene County Foundation at
the address listed below by due.
• Check the requirements of each scholarship you are applying for. If an essay is required, tailor the
essay to the specific scholarship.
QUESTIONS
Check with your guidance counselor. He or she may have the answers. If not, don’t hesitate to contact
the Greene County Foundation at 812-659-3142 or [email protected].
PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ALL ATTACHMENTS TO:
GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION
4513 W SR 54
BLOOMFIELD, IN 47424
TEL (812) 659-3142 • FAX (812) 659-3142
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GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Following are descriptions of scholarships offered by the Greene County Foundation through a
competitive application process. To be eligible for a Greene County Foundation scholarship you must be
a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien (Green Card holder).
JOETTA TURPIN SCHOLARSHIP
Jo Etta Turpin was a well-known Linton businesswoman who owned JoEtta’s Pizza Villa. She lived in
Linton her entire life. During her life, she was unfailingly generous to the families and children of her
community. Over the years, JoEtta bought school boxes and coats for the children at Linton’s Head Start
program. She was also very good with teenagers and employed many of them at the Pizza Villa.
These scholarships honoring the memory of JoEtta Turpin were established by her son, Rob Turpin, in
2001. Donations to the fund from the public are accepted.
Two awards are made annually to graduates of Linton-Stockton and Shakamak High Schools.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduates of Linton-Stockton and Shakamak High Schools. Must be planning to enroll in an accredited
college/university as a full-time student in the fall.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by the application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay that addresses the following: how I have made my community a better place to
live (Please make certain that the essay is labeled by its correct name i.e.: JoEtta Turpin Scholarship
Essay).
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP –
WHITE RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
This scholarship was established by the Greene County Foundation Board of Directors to honor the
special achievements of a WRV graduating senior.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior from WRV High School who intends full time college enrollment in the fall.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, on why you merit
this scholarship. (Please make certain that the essay is labeled WRV HS Scholarship Essay)
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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP –
SHAKAMAK HIGH SCHOOL
This scholarship was established by the Greene County Foundation Board of Directors to honor the
special achievements of a Shakamak High School graduating senior.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior from Shakamak High School who intends full time college enrollment in the fall.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, on why you merit
this scholarship (Please make certain that the essay is labeled SHS Scholarship Essay)
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP –
BLOOMFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
This scholarship was established by the Greene County Foundation Board of Directors to honor the
special achievements of a Bloomfield graduating senior.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior from Bloomfield High School who intends full time college enrollment in the fall.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, on why you merit
this scholarship (Please make certain that the essay is labeled BHS Scholarship Essay)
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP –
LINTON HIGH SCHOOL
This scholarship was established by the Greene County Foundation Board of Directors to honor the
special achievements of a Bloomfield graduating senior.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior from Linton High School who intends full time college enrollment in the fall.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, on why you merit
this scholarship (Please make certain that the essay is labeled BHS Scholarship Essay)
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SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP –
EASTERN GREENE HIGH SCHOOL
This scholarship was established by the Greene County Foundation Board of Directors to honor the
special achievements of an Eastern Greene High School graduating senior.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior from Eastern Greene County High School who intends full time college enrollment in
the fall.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, on why you merit
this scholarship (Please make certain that the essay is labeled EGHS Scholarship Essay)
ANGELL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The Angell Family Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 to provide scholarships for graduating high
school seniors that reside in the Angell family business marketing area in Greene and Sullivan counties.
Awards are considered for students interested in pursuing business administration and nursing as
careers.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who exhibit achievement through the exercise of good
character, perseverance, and determination and who demonstrate knowledge of current events and an
inclination to read.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced page, that describes your
personal aspirations and career goals and answers the following questions:
1. How does knowledge of current events impact the way you reach your goals?
2. Why is reading important to you?
(Please make certain that the essay is labeled Angell Family Scholarship Essay.)
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LINTON SPORTING GOODS SCHOLARSHIP
Patti Jones and the late Tom Jones, owners of Linton Sporting Goods, established the Linton Sporting
Goods Scholarship in 2005 to recognize a graduating senior who has participated in high school athletics.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who exhibit achievement through the exercise of good
character, perseverance, team leadership and determination. Students must have participated in high
school athletics.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, that describes your
personal aspirations and career goals and how participating in HS athletics has influenced your life.
(Please make certain that the essay is labeled Linton Sporting Goods Scholarship Essay.)
BLOOMFIELD STATE BANK IVY TECH SCHOLARSHIP
Stanley Barkley of Bloomfield established the Bloomfield State Bank Ivy Tech Scholarship Fund in 2005
to honor a graduating senior from Greene County who will be attending Ivy Tech State College.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who exhibit achievement through the exercise of good
character, perseverance, and determination. Students must be planning to attend Ivy Tech State
College.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, that describes your
personal aspirations and career goals. (Please make certain that the essay is labeled Bloomfield State
Bank Ivy Tech Scholarship Essay.)
MAYOR ROBERT AND MARJORIE WALTERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Carolea Walters of Indianapolis and Kathy Walters of Franklin established the Mayor Robert and Marjorie
Walters Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2005 in memory of their parents to honor a graduating senior from
Linton High School who studied music in high school.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior from Linton High School who studied music in high school.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, that describes your
personal aspirations and career goals and how involvement in the music department has influenced your
life. (Please make certain that the essay is labeled Mayor Robert and Marjorie Walters Memorial
Scholarship Essay.)
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ELEANOR B. TURNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Eleanor Turner was born in Rhineland, Missouri in 1913 where her family owned a large dairy farm. After
graduation from Hermann High School in 1931, Eleanor taught elementary school for some time before
getting a job at Landmark Union Trust in St. Louis, Missouri where she was a bank auditor for 25 years.
In 1976, Eleanor and her husband, Ervin, retired to Palm Harbor, Florida. After her husband died in 2000,
she continued to live there until 2007; she then moved to Bloomfield to be with her granddaughter,
Cynthia Ferguson, and Cynthia’s husband, Jason. Eleanor passed away in July 2009 at the age of 96.
This scholarship was established by Cynthia in memory of her grandmother.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior of Bloomfield High School
GPA of 2.85 or above (on 4.0 scale)
Attending accredited 4-year degree program at college or university in Indiana or Florida full-time
Intending to major in accounting or finance
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, that describes your
personal aspirations and why accounting or finance was chosen as a career goal. (Please make certain
that the essay is labeled Eleanor B. Turner Memorial Scholarship Essay.)
BART BURRIS EASTERN GREENE FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Paul Barton “Bart” Burris was a 2005 graduate of Eastern Greene High School. He tragically lost his life
in an automobile accident on June 17, 2007. In order to celebrate the life of Bart, his family established
the “Bart Burris Eastern Greene Football Scholarship” with the Greene County Foundation.
Bart was a sophomore at Vincennes University majoring in Business Management. At the end of his
freshman year, he was inducted into Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society and was
on the National Dean’s List. He was later selected as a laureate scholar for the International Delegation
of Business with the opportunity to study abroad in Australia, China, or Central Europe. It was his dream
to graduate VU and continue his studies at Indiana University.
Bart and his family were very instrumental in getting the Eastern Greene Varsity football program and the
community league started at Eastern. The scholarship established in his name will help to commemorate
the love Bart had for football and the true character that he displayed both on and off the football field.
Bart was described “as a friend to everyone.” He was always ready with a smile and a helping hand. The
recipient of his scholarship will help to continue the dream Bart had of playing football and continuing his
post-high school education.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior from Eastern High School who was involved with the varsity football program.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by or before application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, that describes your
personal aspirations and career goals and how involvement in the football program has influenced your
life. (Please make certain that the essay is labeled Bart Burris Eastern Greene Football Scholarship
Essay.)
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JORDAN LYDAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The parents of Jordan Lyday established the Jordan Lyday Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2007 to honor
a graduating senior from Shakamak High. Jordan’s mother, Jill, writes of her son:
When I think of Jordan, my first thought is always of Jordan’s sense of humor. His hunting and fishing
tales were related as side-splitting adventures. His stories from work were comparable to a sit-com. And
while I enjoyed watching him play ball, listening to his version of the game on the ride home was the best
part of the day. He always made me view the game in a completely different light.
I also think of how versatile Jordan was. His friends ranged in age from 7 to 70. Jordan enjoyed fishing
and several types of hunting, as well as baseball, basketball, football, boxing and pool. One summer he
worked for a contractor, the next on a cattle farm, and then in a grocery store. Jordan put a lot of effort
into whatever he tried, and felt that if he had done his best, the endeavor was a success.
I think of Jordan and his car. At the age of 14, Jordan traded his 4-wheeler for a ’69 Camaro rolling
chassis. He spent the next 2 ½ years restoring this car. Jordan did all the work himself, except for the
paint job. He participated in car shows and enjoyed listening to the experiences of the other owners.
In addition, I think of all the stories I heard after Jordan died from people who wanted me to know that he
had helped them. Most of these stories were known only to the person involved and Jordan. These acts
of kindness didn’t involve a lot of money and on an individual basis may seem insignificant. Yet, viewed
as a whole, they made me realize how much one person can enhance his own life by enhancing
another’s life. My hope is that Jordan’s scholarship will honor this spirit by enriching the lives of others as
Jordan did during his lifetime.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Graduating senior from Shakamak High School who has attended Shakamak High School for four years.
GPA of 2.0 or above.
Have a class ranking in the middle one-third.
Intend to pursue a career in auto-related fields or a vocational trade.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by or before Application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, that describes your
personal aspirations and career goals. (Please make certain that the essay is labeled Jordan Lyday
Memorial Scholarship Essay.)
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DALE AND TILLIE JESSUP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Dale and Tillie Jessup have established a unique scholarship fund for Greene County High School
graduates interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. The Jessup’s have donated 100 acres of farm
land to the Foundation. The land is leased for farming and the proceeds are used to provide
scholarships.
Please note that the degree and career goals eligible for this scholarship are in agriculture or an
agricultural related field. The degree pursued may include, but not be limited to, the following: farming,
farm management, agricultural sciences, agricultural economics, agronomy, animal sciences, crop
sciences, soil sciences, food sciences, agricultural communications, agricultural information technology,
agricultural education or agricultural engineering.
This can be a multiple year scholarship. Winners will be able to reapply every year.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Attended a high school in Greene County, Indiana during all four years he or she was in high school.
Was a Greene County or Clay County resident during all four years he or she was in high school.
Must be a graduating high school senior or a current college undergraduate.
Must be planning to enroll full time.
Must be majoring in agriculture or an agricultural related field.
Must demonstrate financial need.
Academic achievement is a factor in determining awards.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by or before application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
• One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages, that describes your
personal aspirations and career goals and your experience in agriculture. (Please make certain that the
essay is labeled Dale and Tillie Jessup Memorial Scholarship Essay.)
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MIRISA JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Mirisa LeAnn Jones was a 26 year old single mother of one child who passed away on August 31, 2011
from pregnancy related complications.
Mirisa was a LHS graduate in 2004 and graduated from Ivy Tech Community College in 2006 with and
LPN degree. Mirisa also held a license and worked as both a CNA and an EMT while obtaining her
college degree. Mirisa worked in area nursing homes as a CNA and LPN. She was caring and
compassionate to all of her patients but her heart was always in geriatric care.
Mirisa had a contagious smile and was always a very giving person. She had an outgoing personality and
was passionate about all she had accomplished. It is the desire of Mirisa’s family that this scholarship be
awarded to someone whose enthusiasm for obtaining a degree in the medical field is as great as Mirisa’s
was.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Open to any individual, male or female who has graduated from Linton High School
Must be pursuing a two or four degree in the health care field.
A preference will be given to single parents.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by or before application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
 One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages that highlight the reasons
for your career choice and any personal experiences that influenced your choice.
(Please make certain that the essay is labeled Mirisa Jones Memorial Scholarship Essay.)
HOLLEE LENT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Open to any Greene County high school senior
Must be pursuing a two or four degree in the nursing.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by or before application deadline:
• Refer to Instructions Page 3.
 One copy of an essay, not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages that highlight the reasons
for your career choice and any personal experiences that influenced your choice.
(Please make certain that the essay is labeled Hollee Lent Nursing Scholarship Essay.)
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GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP COVER PAGE
I am applying for the following scholarships (check the appropriate boxes of all scholarships for which you are
applying and highlight the specific scholarship with each essay):
Special Achievement Scholarship - White River Valley
Special Achievement Scholarship - Shakamak
Special Achievement Scholarship - Bloomfield
Special Achievement Scholarship - Linton
Special Achievement Scholarship - Eastern Greene
JoEtta Turpin Scholarship
Eastern Greene Advanced Education Scholarship
Angell Family Scholarship
Linton Sporting Goods Scholarship
Bloomfield State Bank/Ivy Tech Scholarship
Mayor Robert and Marjorie Walters Memorial Scholarship
Eleanor B. Turner Memorial Scholarship (NOT AVAILABLE 2014)
Bart Burris Eastern Greene Football Scholarship
Jordan Lyday Memorial Scholarship
Dale and Tillie Jessup Memorial Scholarship
Mirisa Jones Memorial Scholarship
Hollee Lent Nursing Scholarship
I have fulfilled all of the requirements for application and enclosing copies of each item as requested in the
Application Information section of each scholarship description. I am aware that Greene County Foundation
scholarships may be used only at an accredited educational institution. I also understand that the awards will be
announced in the spring and summer of 2014. In addition, I understand that the information contained in my
application may be shared with the scholarship advisory committee and/or scholarship sponsor.
Applicant’s Name (please type or print):
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
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GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First/Middle/Last Name:
Permanent Address:
City/State/Zip:
Greene County Resident:
Date of Birth:
Phone:
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Male
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Yes
No
Female
Cell phone:
Email Address
High School:
Graduation Date:
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High School Diploma you will be receiving: (circle one):
General
Core 40
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Core 40 with Technical Honors
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21 Century Scholar? _____yes _____no
FAMILY INFORMATION (PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WHERE APPLICABLE)
Name of parent/stepparent/guardian:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Occupation:
Employer:
Name of parent/stepparent/guardian:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Occupation:
Check if applicable:
Employer:
Father Deceased
Mother Deceased
Ages of other children in your family:
Parents Divorced
Total number of family members in college:
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
Year in college during the coming academic year:
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School you are planning to attend:
City/State of School:
Major field of study:
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SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Using only the space below, list extracurricular, community and religious activities in which you have participated
during the past four years. Please list the activities in order of importance to you.
ACTIVITY
# OF YEARS
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, AWARDS, RECOGNITION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Using only the space below, please list your paid work experience during the past four years, beginning with your
most recent position.
ACTIVITY
NATURE OF WORK
DATES
HOURS/WEEK
CERTIFICATION
I hereby affirm that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant’s Signature:
Date:
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