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Matthew A. Folkening Memorial Scholarship

Hancock County Community Foundation

The scholarship was established to honor the son of Dean and Debbie Folkening and to award graduating high school seniors of New Palestine High School who have earned a Varsity Letter in golf in their junior and senior years.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.30
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • School:
    Graduating students of New Palestine High School
  • Miscellaneous:
    Have earned a Varsity Letter in golf at NPHS during their junior and senior years

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Recipients will be chosen based on demonstration of high moral character and exhibition of a team player spirit and attitude in sports and/or life
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    A paragraph explaining why you play golf, how long you have been interested in golf, how long you have played golf for NPHS, and how you consider yourself a team player; Paragraph answering the following: Picture yourself five years from now. What do you see yourself doing?
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter of recommendation from golf coach

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