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James Whitcomb Riley Festival Community Service Scholarship

Hancock County Community Foundation

This scholarship was established by the Riley Festival Board in 1999 to honor James Whitcomb Riley. Mr. Riley had a great influence in fostering the creation of a mid-western cultural identity and contributed to the golden age of Indiana literature. This scholarship aims to benefit graduating students from Hancock County who exhibits outstanding community service.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be graduating students from a Hancock County public high school or an area parochial high school
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Applicants must have at least a solid C (not C-) grade point average
  • School:
    Applicants must be graduating students from a Hancock County public high school or an area parochial high school
  • Extracurricular:
    The level of self-motivation in initiating and/or participating in a community service

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    The scholarship award is based on:Self-initiated community service achievement - 60%Financial Need - 20%Scholastic Achievement - 20%
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Essay explaining your self-motivation in initiating and/or participating in community service outside of your school and church and how this experience affected your life
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation (including one teacher and one adult involved with your community service activity)
  • Other Materials:
    Completed College Costs Estimator formOne high-quality, color head shot (shoulders and up)

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