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Phyllis Wright Scholarship

Hancock County Community Foundation

The scholarship was established by Phyllis Wright as an estate gift to provide educational aid to a first-generation graduating student or past graduate of Mt. Vernon and Greenfield-Central High Schools who have been accepted into a post-secondary institution.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior or the past graduate
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Residence:
    Be a current Hancock County, Indiana resident
  • School:
    Graduating student or past graduate from Greenfield-Central and Mt. Vernon High Schools
  • College:
    Accepted into a post-secondary institution
  • Miscellaneous:
    First generation student

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Service to others; Evidence of a strong work ethic that indicates personal best efforts are put forth in academics, extra-curricular activities, and employment; A personal interview for finalists
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Essay describing how you best meet the scholarships criteria of service to others and personal best efforts
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    Confirmation of first-generation student status; Completed College Costs Estimator form

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