Scholarships and Criteria

The Community Scholarship Program is active from December 1 through June 30 each school year. The information contained on this page is NOT to be considered current at any other time.

The Foundation administers 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, criteria, and supplemental requirements are different for each scholarship. To apply for one or more of these scholarships, visit the Apply for a Scholarship page for further instructions.

Zack Arnold Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship created by Brian L. Arnold in memory of his son.

Criteria: Graduating seniors of any Knox County high school who have been a member of the high school golf team for at least two years. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 (4.0 scale) and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and the letters of recommendation.

Supplemental Requirements: Two letters of recommendation - one from applicant's golf coach or his or her school's athletic director and the other from someone unrelated to the applicant and who is not a Community Foundation board member but who can attest to applicant's character and fortitude.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2008.

Award Amount: $1,500. May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior, and senior years provided recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in college.

Criteria: Active members of the Vincennes Township Fire Department with at least one year of service and their spouses who have a high school diploma or GED certificate or children of active members who are graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have a letter grade average of C or above upon high school graduation or completion of the GED program and be planning to attend a two- or four-year degree-granting institution. Selection will be based on the number and types of certifications achieved through the fire department, involvement and/or leadership in community service, and information contained in the required essay. Pleas note that active member status will be determined by the Vincennes Township Fire Department.

Supplemental Requirements: Essay (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages) describing applicant's merits, his or her plans for use of the scholarship, and need.

Submission Instructions: If you are not currently attending a Knox County high school, please mail or deliver your application packet (plus one copy) to the Knox County Community Foundation, Old National Bank Building, 20 N Third Street, Suite 301, PO Box 273, Vincennes, IN 47591. Otherwise, please submit application documents to your high school guidance counselor.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2008.

Award Amount: $570.

Criteria: Graduating seniors of any Knox County high school planning to attend an Indiana college or university. Applicants must demonstrate interest in English or history or plan to pursue a major in English or history. Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements: Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes-one from a school official and the other from someone who is unrelated to the applicant and who is not a Community Foundation board member but can attest to applicant's school and community service activities. Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages).

Application Deadline: February 1, 2008.

Award Amount: $1,370.

Criteria: Graduating seniors of any Knox County high school pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited college or university. Applicants must demonstrate great financial need. Selection will be based on financial need, academic performance, school and extracurricular activities, and the required essay.

Supplemental Requirements: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages). Completion of the "Financial Assistance Questionnaire."

Application Deadline: February 1, 2008.

Award Amount: $770.

Criteria: Graduating seniors of Vincennes Lincoln High School enrolled in related arts/technical theater, chorus or band who have participated in high school theatrical/musical productions; however, preference will be given to related arts/technical theater students. Applicants must be planning to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school. Selection will be based on financial need and level of involvement in theatrical productions, with the required essay considered secondary to all other criteria.

Supplemental Requirements: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (typewritten essay of a maximum of 200 words). Letter of recommendation from someone who is unrelated to the applicant and who is not a school official or a Community Foundation board member but can attest to applicant's theatrical, school and community service activities. Completion of the "Financial Assistance Questionnaire."

Application Deadline: February 1, 2008.

Award Amount: $500.

Criteria: Graduating high school senior who is affiliated with St. John's United Church of Christ in Vincennes or Bethel Church in Freelandville. Selection will be based on applicant's success in overcoming difficult circumstances, a history of working hard to achieve aspirations and goals, and on financial need.

Supplemental Requirements: Statement of Perseverance (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages) describing the challenges faced in order to pursue past and/or future aspirations and goals. Two letters of recommendation from individuals unrelated to the applicant and who are not Community Foundation board members - that support the applicant's ability to overcome challenges and obstacles. Completion of the "Financial Assistance Questionnaire."

Submission Instructions: If you are not currently attending a Knox County high school, please mail or deliver your application packet (plus one copy) to the Knox County Community Foundation, Old National Bank Building, 20 N Third Street, Suite 301, PO Box 273, Vincennes, IN 47591. Otherwise, please submit application documents to your high school guidance counselor.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2008.

Award Amount: $3,930.