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Hal and Gretchen Oberholzer Scholarship Fund

Blackford County Community Foundation

Established by Hal and Gretchen Oberholzer, the Hal and Gretchen Oberholzer Scholarship Fund aims to support a Blackford High School student who plans to pursue a degree in elementary education. Hal and Gretchen Oberholzer are both retired elementary teachers in Blackford County.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Be a graduating senior from a high school or be a student at the undergraduate or graduate level
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Show achievement in academics
  • School:
    The scholarship financially supports a Blackford High School student
  • College:
    Be accepted to a four-year university or college, a community college, or a vocational school
  • Major/Career:
    Who plans to pursue a four-year degree in elementary education
  • Miscellaneous:
    Have demonstrated superior work in a particular field of study

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Please write a statement of your educational and career objectives and goals for the future.
  • Other Materials:
    High School Seniors must submit a copy of the FAFSA “Student Aid Report” listing the EFC Amount.

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