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Andrew Parker Memorial Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Andrew Parker Memorial Scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors of a Bartholomew County public high school who plans to attend post-secondary studies at an accredited vocational/technical school, junior college, college, or university. The scholarship was established in memory of Andrew through his family and friends. The program is awarded to an individual who exhibits the passion for hard work and teamwork.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be a high school senior.
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    The scholarship is open to graduating seniors from a Bartholomew County public high school.
  • College:
    The applicant must who plan to attend an accredited vocational/technical school, junior college, college, or university.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Financial requirements to be considered for this scholarship are $50,000 or less adjusted gross income with one college student in the family or $70,000 adjusted gross income with two college students in the family.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    The application includes answering the following questions and essay:Question 1: Why are you pursuing post-secondary education, and what factors have gone into your consideration of college choice? (200 words max)Question 2: Reflect on the most significant challenge you have overcome, or your most significant accomplishment, and its value to your life. (200 words max) Question 3: Give a specific example of an instance in which you helped your family or made your community a better place to live. (200 words max)Essay: Describe an instance in which you stood up for yourself or another/others. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from this experience? (450 words max)Additional essay: What are your personal goals and objectives? How have teamwork, hard work and determination helped you on your way to achieving these goals?

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