Bryant-Clem Scholarship

      The Bryant-Clem Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior at Pike Central High School in the amount of $500.  To be eligible, you must be planning to enroll full-time in a post-secondary program (four-year college, two-year college, technical or career college) in the fall immediately following graduation.  The award will be mailed directly to the institution you plan to attend.  If after being selected for the award, you cannot attend college as planned, or in the event of an early withdrawal, the scholarship award will be refunded to the Bryant-Clem Scholarship Fund.

      Type a letter to the scholarship committee which includes the following items:

1.       Give a brief description of an experience or event which has occurred in the past four years that you feel has been very significant to you and your decision to attend college.

2.       Describe your post-secondary plans.  What school do you plan to attend?  Have you been accepted?  What are your career plans?

3.       Explain why you need the scholarship.

      Enclose the following items with your letter and application:

1.       A high school transcript, which includes SAT or ACT scores

2.       Three (3) letters of character reference:
a.       One from your minister, priest, or Sunday School teacher
b.       One from a member of the faculty at Pike Central
c.        One from an individual of your choice

      All letters of application are due in the Pike Central Guidance Office by April 15 of the school year.  Award selection will be determined by the scholarship committee.  Class rank, SAT/ACT scores, financial need, and citizenship are some of the criteria that will be used in the selection process.

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 Carroll-Wyatt Scholarship Fund

The value of the Carroll-Wyatt Scholarship Fund  is a minimum of $500 per year for a maximum of four years.  Checks are made payable to the college of your choice and will be mailed to the recipient.   You must enroll in college the fall after graduation from Pike Central and be in continuous attendance.  You must be a full time student  (12 credit hours each semester) and have a GPA of at least a 2.0  If the winner finds it impossible to attend college, he or she should contact Mr. Wayne Malotte at 354-8584.    In case of withdrawal, refunds will be made directly to the Carroll-Wyatt Scholarship Fund. All letters of application are to be mailed to Mr. Wayne Malotte P.O. Box 305 Petersburg, IN   47567. Application due April 15 of the school year.

1. Type a letter to the trustee of the Carroll-Wyatt Scholarship Fund explaining why you need this scholarship.
2. Please enclose the application form.
3. Please enclose a wallet-sized picture of yourself.
4. Please enclose a transcript of your Pike Central or college grades
5. Please enclose three letters of character reference:

                        one from your Minister
                        one from a member of the faculty
                        one from someone of your choice.

 The selection of the recipient of this scholarship is made by the trustees and will be based on class rank, SAT scores, financial need, and citizenship.

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Colonel & Mrs. Isaac O. Gladish Scholarship

G. J. & Mary Belle Nichols Scholarship

James S. & Edith K. Boonshot Memorial Scholarship

 Eligibility requirements:

1. Students attending Indiana University, Purdue University and DePauw University (covered by the Dr. T.R. Rice Scholarship) are not eligible to receive the Gladish Scholarship
2. You must enroll in college the fall after graduation from high school and be in continuous attendance.
3. You must be a full time student – 12 credit hours each semester - and maintain a GPA of at least 2.0.

Include the following with your application:

1. A wallet size picture of yourself
2. A transcript of your high school or college grades including class rank
3. A 300-word essay entitled “Why I am going to College.”
4. Three letters of character reference from Minister, Sunday School Superintendent, Teacher or employer who know you well.
5. A brief letter addressed to the President of Citizens State Bank, stating your desire for the scholarship, name of university you will be attending, and your career choice.

Value of the Gladish Scholarship is a minimum of $200 per year for a maximum of four years.

Value of the Nichols Scholarship is a minimum of $100 per year for a maximum of four years. 

Value of the Boonshot Scholarship is a minimum of $200 per year for a maximum of four years. 

Checks are made payable to the college of your choice and should be picked up the third week in June and November.

The selection is made by committee and is based on class rank, SAT scores, financial need, and citizenship.

Application materials are due by April 15 of the school year and should be mailed to

Brian Simpson
Citizens State Bank
P.O. Box 98
Petersburg, IN   47567

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Delta Theta Tau Scholarship

Delta Theta Tau Scholarship will award a competitive scholarship of up to $500 to a graduating Pike County senior.  This will be a one-time award, payable to any accredited college or vocational school.  Selection will be made based upon the following criteria:

-          Demonstration of financial need

-          Academic Achievement

-          Community Involvement

-          Application and Essay Response

 Applicants are required to complete this application and submit it with the following attachments:

1.       Official copy of your High School transcript.

2.       Two letters of recommendation.  (One must be from a member of your school administration or faculty.  The other from someone of your choice who is not related to you.)

3.       Legible essay of 500 words or less addressing each of the following four points:

-          What are your goals, ie., what do you hope to accomplish through your college education?

-          Why do you feel you deserve this scholarship?

-          What are the achievements that you are most proud of?

-          What is your justification for financial need?

Application packets must be mailed to Liz Lasley 52 South 625 West Petersburg, IN  47567 no later than April 15^th of the school year to be eligible for consideration. 

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 Dr. T. R. Rice Scholarship

 Eligibility requirements:

      1.  Recipient must attend Indiana University, Purdue University or DePauw University

      2.  Recipient must enroll the fall after graduation and be in continuous attendance.

      3.  Recipient must be a full time student - at least 12 credit hours each semester.

      4.  Recipient must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0

Include the following with your application:

      1.  A wallet size picture of yourself

      2.  A transcript of your high school &/or college grades including class rank

      3.  A 500-word essay including your choice of college, your career choice and personal ability inventory.

      4.  Three letters of character reference from Minister, Sunday School Superintendent, Teacher or employer who know you well.

     5.  Deadline April 15 of the school year.

Send all scholarship materials to             Brian Simpson
                                                            Citizens State Bank
                                                            P.O. Box 98
                                                            Petersburg, IN    47567  
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DONALD W. AND BETTY B. WYATT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

 

Include the following with your application:

1.     A wallet size picture of yourself

2.     A transcript of your high school &/or college grades including class rank

3.     A brief letter addressed to Brian Simpson of Citizens State Bank, stating your desire for the scholarship, name of university you will be attending, and your career choice.

4.     Three letters of character reference from your Minister, High School Superintendent, Teacher or employer who know you well.

 The application and above information should be mailed to Brian Simpson P.O. Box 98 Petersburg, IN by April 15^th of the school year.

Checks are made payable to the college of your choice and should be picked up the third week in June and November.  The selection is made by committee and is primarily based upon financial need, further taking into consideration scholastic standing, citizenship, personality, leadership ability, perseverance, and resourcefulness.  You must enroll in college the fall after graduation from high school and be in continuous attendance.  You must be a full-time student with 12 credit hours each semester and maintain a GPA of at least 2.0

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Indianapolis Power & Light Company

Petersburg Generating Station Scholarship

Include the following with your completed application

·         A wallet-size picture of yourself

·         A transcript of your Pike Central grades

·         A 300-word essay entitled “Why I am going to college”

·         Three letters of character reference from those who know you well
Other scholarship requirements

·         Must study in the field of engineering, accounting and/or finance, safety or environmental

·         You must enroll in college the fall after graduation from high school and be in continuous attendance

·         You must be a full-time student (12 credit hours each semester)

·         You must maintain a passing GPA of at least 3.0

·         You must turn the application materials in by April 15 of the school year, Scholarship is a one-time gift of $1,000; check will be made payable to the college of your choice.  Please mail completed scholarship material to                   

                                                                         IP&L
                                                                   Petersburg Generating Station
                                                                   6925 North State RD. 57
                                                                   P.O. Box 436
                                                                   Petersburg, IN   47567
                                                                   c/o Mark Flint

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Jefferson Township Ruritan Scholarship

Amount will be $500.00

1.     Application shall be re-applied for each year.

2.     Application must be submitted by March 15 of the school year.

3.     Selection shall be made by current President of Jefferson Township Ruritans and Scholarship Committee.

4.     Scholarship may be used at any accredited college, university, or vocational/technical school.

5.     Check will be made payable to recipient’s chosen post-high school institution.

 Please include the following information with your application  and mail to Brian Simpson Citizens State Bank P.O. Box 98 Petersburg, IN  47567

1.    Please include two letters of reference:  One must be from a member of your school faculty or administration, the other from someone of your choice who is not related to you.

2.    Please include a brief statement explaining your financial or family need of this scholarship.  And indicate whether or not any relation of yours is or has been a Ruritan, list that person's name and their relationship to you.

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Judge Nixon Trust

Lester Nixon  1907-2000

Please include the following with your application:          

1.  Wallet size picture of yourself

2. Transcript of your high school or college grades including class rank

3.  Brief letter addressed to Val Fleig, Co-Trustee, stating your desire for the scholarship, name of university you will be attending, and your career choice.

4. Two letters of Character reference from someone you know you well.

5. Deadline April 15 of the school year.

 

The Value of the Judge Nixon Trust Scholarship may vary each year.  The total amount of the scholarship is paid at the start of the school year.  Contact: Val Fleig.  Committee makes scholarship selection; the Committee consists of the following:  President of Citizens State Bank, Judge of Pike Circuit Court, and School Superintendent of Pike County Schools.  Selection is based on Class Rank, SAT scores, Financial needs, Citizenship, and other factors the committee deem applicable. You need not be enrolled in continuous attendance to apply.
 

You must be a full time student – 12 credit hours each semester – and  maintain a GPA of at least 2.0.  Copies of your grades should be sent to should be sent to Val Fleig, 105 N. 9th St., Petersburg, IN 47567.

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Kenneth Hobson Memorial Scholarship 

This is a $400.00 scholarship awarded by the Petersburg Jaycees to a graduating senior at Pike Central.  It will be awarded one time only at the beginning of your 2^nd semester.

Include the following with your Application:

1.      A 2x2 Photograph of Yourself

2.      A Transcript of your High school grades

3.      A 300-word essay – you choose the title

Include in that essay:        Vocational Choice

                                          Choice of College

                                          Personal Ability Inventory

4.      Letters of Reference from 3 people who know you well.

 Turn this into Jennifer Brumfield 1342 North Kennedy Court Petersburg, IN  47567.  Application due April 15 of the school year.

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 Kenneth and Mary McQueen Scholarship

Amount varies annually.  2006 amount = $940.00

1.  Application for the scholarship will be made by:

     a. Filling out the application form.
     b. Providing 2 letters of reference:
              1)  One from an employee of Pike Central High School
              2)  One from a member of the community in which you live

     c. Providing a certified high school transcript.
     d. A letter explaining how you would benefit from receiving this scholarship.

2.  When completed, the application materials must be presented to the Guidance Department of Pike Central High School by April 15 of the school year.

3.  Applicant must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

4.  Scholarship may be used at any accredited (Indiana) college, university, or vocational school.

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1.      When completed, this application, letters of reference, and reasons for wanting to major in music must be presented to the Vance Hays- Pike Central High School-Room E154/E101

2.      Application materials must be submitted by April 15 of the school year.

3.      Applicant must be planning to enter the field of music (any area).

4.      Include on the application any music activities in which you have participated (ex:  private lessons, recitals, school, civic or church activities)

5.      This scholarship may be used at any accredited college, university, or conservatory which offers a major in a music field.

6.      The Martha Gregory Music Scholarship selection committee shall be made up of the Pike Central music faculty, a guidance counselor, and one community representative chosen by the committee.

7.      The Martha Gregory Music Scholarship will be awarded to a Pike Central Senior student who is planning to major in music in college.  In the event that no students apply or qualify for this scholarship, the amount usually awarded shall remain in the fund.

Application materials include:

            Application

            Two letters of reference from people who know something of your musical abilities.

            Your reasons for wanting to major in music on a separate sheet of paper (in two pages or less).

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 MISS OLIVE RHODES HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Amount to be awarded:  $500.00.

Eligibility:

Any senior who will be pursuing a Horticulture-related course of study at an accredited college, university, or vocational school.

A completed application, along with a high school transcript must be submitted to Bob Rhodes 10172 East CR. 200 Otwell, IN  47564 by April 15 of the school year.

 A check will be made payable to the recipient's chosen post-secondary institution.

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 Otwell High School Alumni Scholarship

            The OHS Alumni Association will award a scholarship to a graduating Pike Central senior.  This will be a one time award, payable to any accredited college or vocational school.  Selection will be based upon these criteria:

·         Academic achievement

·         Desire to further one’s education

·         Financial need

·         Application and essay response

·         Appropriate letters of recommendation

 Applicants are required to complete the application and submit it with the following attachments:

1.      Official copy of your high school transcript.

2.      Three letters of recommendation, two of which must be from a member of your school administration or faculty.  The other must be from a person of your choice who is not related to you and is not associated with the school.

3.      Legible essay of 500 words or less explaining your future plans, your financial need, and why you feel you deserve this scholarship.

 Application packets must be returned to Bill Whitehead 2306 Glenwood Drive Washington, IN no later than April 15^th of the school year to be eligible for consideration.

 The amount of this scholarship will vary according to funds available, but will not exceed $500.

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 Petersburg High School Alumni Association

Scholarship Fund Committee, Inc.

General Qualification Criteria

1.  The candidates (2) must be graduates of Pike Central High School

2.  Candidates must have displayed enough scholarship ability in high school to enable the scholarship committee to predict success in college.

3.  Candidates must have endorsement from the school administration.  They must also have at least a 2.0 GPA

4.  Need will be considered in determining the recipient of this award.

5.  The scholarship becomes effective only when the recipients enroll in a college, junior college, university or vocational school.

6.  Value of these scholarships will be for one time only and for no less than $400.00.  Scholarships will be awarded to two candidates each year.

7.  Candidates must have a good attendance record for their high school years.

8.  Candidates must be enrolled in college as full time students (12 credit hours per semester)

9.  The members of the scholarship committee will make the selection of the recipients.

10. Deadline April 15 of the school year.  

Candidates must fill out the application and mail it to Ron Robling 629 N. 5^th St. Petersburg, IN  47567