SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
"Each recipient honors themselves, their families, the Scholarship Fund, the Community Foundation and the community."
AWARDS FOR 2023-2024 COLLEGE YEAR
AWARDS FOR 2023-2024 COLLEGE YEAR
Number of educational & scholarship awards:
187
187
Total value of scholarships & awards:
$445,000
$445,000
AWARDS
| Award | Description | Recipient(s) |
| Faculty Award in Memory of Luella Hopkins | This scholarship is open to all North Vermillion High School seniors. Preference is given to those going into the teaching profession. | Lucy Howard |
| Margaret & Harold Long Horizon Award | Provides an award to an AES 5th grade student and then a scholarship upon graduation from Attica High School if pursing a post-high school education. | Addison Hill (5th Grade), Hayden Galloway (Sr.) |
| Robert L. Buser Service & Leadership Award | To provide recognition of a student providing exemplary service and leadership to Covington High School. | Layton Wooster |
SCHOLARSHIPS
| Scholarship | Description | Recipient(s) |
| Andrew "Drew" Swanson Welding Scholarship | For graduates of Attica, Covington, Fountain Central, or Seeger High Schools and must also be a 2-year participant in the Bi-County Cooperative Welding Program. | Christian Bossaer |
| Arista Jean Perry Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a Fountain Central High School graduate who exhibits strong leadership, character and conduct, must have a 2.0 GPA and/or is in the top half of their graduating class. | Chase Witsman |
| Attica Alumni Association Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to an Attica High School senior pursuing a degree at a college or university. | Caiden Jeffries, Sarah Shoaf |
| Attica Class of 1954 Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to an Attica High School senior pursuing an education in a vocational field. | Kayce Askren |
| Attica Community Foundation Scholarship | Provides scholarships to AHS graduates based on academic performance, school activities and/or work or volunteerism, financial need, and a personal interview. | Destiny Beedle, Noah Blankenship, Caiden Jeffries, Carissa Laidley, Elliot Rosswurm, Sarah Shoaf |
| Bill Werremeyer Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship provided to one South Vermillion High School Senior attending a two or four year university and pursuing a degree or career in business or building trades. | Jonathan Spurr |
| Bradley Fishero Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a Fountain Central High School graduate. | Lillianne Fishero, Chase Witsman |
| Bradley W. Johnson Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to graduates of Attica High School or Seeger High School in alternating years. | Noah Blankenship |
| Braeden Hollowell Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a North Vermillion High School student who has participated in athletics and demonstrates good moral character and leadership qualities. | Braylee Brown, Noah Scott |
| Brandon Simmons Scholarship | For Covington High School students pursuing a degree in criminal justice, criminology, or law enforcement. | Elli Williamson |
| Bud Smith Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarsip to a Fountain Central High School graduate pursuing a degree in theology. | Jacob Keeling |
| Cameron Cheuvront Memorial Scholarship | Applicant(s) must be a Senior student at North Vermillion High School, Westville, Illinois High School, or a Wabash River Conference high school. Students pursuing a field of study or career in the trades and technical career pathway are strongly encouraged to apply. Trade or technical pathways may include, but not limited to, aviation, machining, dental, CNA, electrical, welding, medical, plumbing, robotics, construction, and the like. | Landen Haurez, Noah Scott |
| Carl Swinford Scholarship | Applicants must be a South Vermillion or North Vermillion High school Senior through college junior pursuing any ag-related field of study at a trade school, community college, two or four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship is renewable.. | Augustus Shyrock |
| Carol Shew Nursing Scholarship | For graduates of South Vermillion High School pursuing a career in Nursing and/or Human Medicine. | Hannah Boardman |
| Carter H. & Olive E. Martin Scholarship | Provides a renewable scholarship to graduates of Attica High School with a 2.5 minimum GPA. | Noah Blankenship, Jordan Hodge, Jocelyn Kerr, Ella Peterson |
| CDH Scholarship | For North Vermillion High School students who plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited vocational, technical, trade school, or an accredited two or four year college or university. | Mallory Brannin, Braylee Brown, Lucy Howard, Noah Scott |
| CentreBank Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to graduates of Fountain Central High School and Covington High School who are pursuing a degree in the business and/or finance field. | Layton Wooster |
| Class of 1933 Boyd-Lahti Scholarship | This scholarship is open to all South Vermillion High School seniors pursuing a degree in education. Priority is given to those exhibiting financial need. | Tahressa Clark |
| Class of 1978 Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a South Vermillion High School senior accepted to a two or four year program at an accredited college or university. | Emily Meyer |
| Clinton Lions Club Scholarship | Scholarship is open to South Vermillion High School seniors who are residents Vermillion County and live in the South Vermillion school district. | Jackson Howard |
| Contri Family ISU Scholarship | South Vermillion High School applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA and been involved in community service and extracurricular activities. Active involvement in 4-H and an agricultural background is preferred. | Jacob Pate |
| Covington Alumni Scholarship | Provides scholarships for Covington High School graduates that exhibit a financial need. | Lilyana Mullins |
| Covington Citizens' Scholarship | Provides funding for scholarships to graduates of Covington High School. Priority is given to students in the top 50% of the class. | Zach Eaton, Erica Estes, Kavan Fye, Jackson Kindell, Ashlynn Livengood, Isabella Lynch, Lilyana Mullins, Evan Norton, Reese Sly, Luke Stewart, Micah Stonecipher, Eli Williamson, Ethan Wise, Layton Wooster, |
| Covington Community Foundation Book Reimbursement Program | Awarded for financial support of book and equipment expenses to Covington High School graduates. Twelve students who were Covington finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are eligible for $600/year for four years. All other Covington graduates in a four-year degree program are eligible for $400/year for three years. Those Covington graduates in a two-year degree or vocational program are eligible for $200/semester for three semesters. | Zach Eaton, Erica Estes, Kavan Fye, Halle Grady, Lauryn Kempen, Conlan Moore, Ty Smaltz, Micah Stonecipher, Lauren Vale, Layton Wooster, plus 40 renewals |
| Covington Faculty & Staff Scholarship | For students pursuing a degree in Education. | Isabella Lynch |
| Covington Faculty & Staff Scholarship | Funded by the faculty and staff of Covington School Corporation, applicants must be a CHS graduate and be pursuing a major in education resulting in a teaching license. | Isabella Lynch |
| Covington Music Boosters Scholarships | Provides scholarships to Covington High School graduates pursuing a major in a music related field. | Zach Eaton |
| Covington Volunteer Firefighter's Association Scholarship | Provides assistance to CHS students that have demonstrated a commitment to the community as well as their desire to continue their education in the "public service" field. | Lauryn Kempen, Lilyana Mullins |
| Dave Sanders Memorial Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Fountain Central High School pursuing a career in teaching. | Dalton Cox, Shelby Marshall |
| Don & Georgeanna Ford Volleyball Scholarship | Provides funding for graduates from Covington High School who have lettered in girls varsity volleyball. | Micah Stonecipher |
| Don Bonomo Memorial Optimist Scholarship | This scholarship is open to all South Vermillion High School seniors who are pursuing a degree in Business or Education at an Indiana college or university. | |
| Dr. Clarence & Martha (Cates) Davan Scholarship | The primary purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students that need a hand up (financially) and exhibit a strong work ethic and are concerned about the needs of others (compassion). Students who meet this criteria and all other criteria are to be provided preference for the scholarship. The applicant(s) must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0. | Luke Stewart |
| Dr. James D. Fenters Scholarship | For Attica High School graduates in the top 20% of the class. Must be active in school and community organizations. | Madeline Pierce |
| Dr. Robert & Sue Ewbank Scholarship | This scholarship is open to all current and former graduates of Fountain Central High School. | Isaac Hehmann |
| E. P. Zell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is open to all South Vermillion High School seniors who will attend an accredited four year course of study at an Indiana college or university. | Brett Hixon |
| Ellis Family Scholarship | For students from Fountain Central HS, with a 2.0 or higher GPA, and have been accepted as a full-time student at a two-year or four-year public or private college or university or at a vocational-technical school. | Lukas Miller |
| Elouise J. Shade Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Fountain Central High School majoring in special education, music education, elementary education, or secondary education. | Adison Hawk |
| Evan Cork Model T Scholarship | For Jackson Township residents pursuing a two- or four-year college or vocational trade school degree. | No applicants met criteria. |
| Fountain County EMS Association Scholarship | For a current graduating high school senior from an accredited Fountain or Warren County High School. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be pursuing a degree/career in Emergency Services and/or Emergency Medical Services. | No applicants met criteria. |
| Gene & Nona Martin Scholarship | Provides scholarships to students residing in Kingman or Mill Creek Township. | Adison Hawk |
| George Curtis Green, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Attica High School pursuing a career in the field of education. | Allie Swaney |
| George K. Domeika Jr. Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is awarded to a South Vermillion senior planning to obtain a degree in engineering or technology. | Caledonia Coleman |
| Good Citizen Award | Provides a scholarship to the Covington Middle School Good Citizen Award recipient upon graduation from high school. | Lauren Vale |
| H. Wilma Fisher Memorial Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Fountain Central High School pursuing a career in the Arts or Fine Arts. | Courtney Sims |
| Harold & WaStella VanDame Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to AHS graduates or Attica area home-schooled students with emphasis on volunteer/community service and financial need. | Caiden Jeffries |
| Harrison Steel Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to an Attica High School graduate attending a four-year Indiana college or university. | Mia Saunders |
| Hegarty Family Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a North Vermillion High School senior who lives in Vermillion County and is pursuing further education; consideration is given to S.A.T. scores and class rank. | Braylee Brown |
| Helen VanDorn Shelby Scholarship | For graduates of Covington High School pursuing a four-year degree. | Evan Norton |
| Herman & Genevieve Simmons Scholarship | Provides scholarships to students residing in Fulton and Mill Creek Townships in Fountain County. | Adison Hawk, Conlan Moore |
| Herman and Coriene White Family Technology Scholarship | Scholarship provided to a South Vermillion High School Senior pursuing further education with the goal of a career in a trade or technical field. | Augustus Shyrock, Nolan Skinner |
| Herman and Coriene White Memorial Business Scholarship | Scholarship provided to a South Vermillion High School Senior pursuing further education; consideration is given to career goals, achievements, and demonstration of leadership. | Jonathan Spurr |
| Herschel and Barbara Clark Athletic Scholarship | Provides an award to a student-athlete at Fountain Central High School who exhibits strong leadership, character, and sportsmanship. Must rank in the top 1/3 of the class. | Ethan Mallady |
| Hoffman Aesculapian Scholarship | Provides funding for graduates of Covington High School pursuing a degree in medicine or nursing. | Karsyn Engle, Halle Grady, Lauryn Kempen, Abigail Swaney |
| Hoffman Trojan Scholars Award | Provides funding for scholarships to graduates of Covington High School. | Ariana Bullinger, Ty Smaltz |
| Ian Claypool Hero Scholarship | For a CHS or home schooled graduate who is pursuing a health career in nursing, medicine, or medical technology relating to the treatment of cancer. | Luke Stewart |
| IEA Construction and Engineering Scholarship | Provided to an American or Canadian dependent of an IEA employee, enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university with a 2.8 GPA or higher and planning on obtaining a degree in Construction. | No applicants. |
| Jack Hunter Memorial Scholarship | Provides a one-time scholarship to a graduate of Covington High School who is pursuing higher education at Indiana State University. Priority given to students with a strong background in community/volunteer service and school/work (attendance). | Layton Wooster |
| Jackson Township Scholarship | Provides scholarships to Fountain Central High School students residing in Jackson Township. | No applicants met criteria. |
| Jamie Lynn Stockdale Memorial Scholarship | Provides scholarships to Fountain Central High School graduates pursuing a career in health care. | Hannah Wood |
| Jerri Purgason Memorial Scholarship | For those seeking a career in the medical field. Priority given to college level upperclassmen. | Sawyer Keeling |
| Jerry W. Boles Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Attica High School or Attica residents pursuing a degree/career in the field of the care and protection of animals. However, if there are no qualified applicants, the award becomes available to other applicants. | Garrett Crowder |
| Jessica E. Coats Memorial Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Attica, Covington, Fountain Central and Seeger High Schools who are pursuing a career in Nursing. | Halle Grady, Emma Hays, Lauryn Kempen, Lilyana Mullins |
| Jim & Martha Wallace Scholarship | Awards scholarships to graduates of Covington High School who plan on attending Danville Area Community College and study music. | No applicants met criteria. |
| Joseph W. Harrison III Scholarship | Provides a one-time scholarship to an AHS graduate who ranks in the top 25% of the class based upon academic performance, financial need, and volunteer service. | Sarah Shoaf |
| Joshua E. Witsman Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a Covington High School graduate who exhibits financial need, has a minimum 3.0 GPA, is pursuing a vocational trade career pathway (welding or auto mechanics), conservation officer, veterinary medicine, or a teaching career. | Kavan Fye |
| Judith Woodrow Memorial Scholarship | Provides scholarships to Covington High School graduates who attend the Covington United Methodist Church and major in teacher education. | Shayla Dunbar |
| Keith & Steven Barnhart Scholarship | Provides support for a scholarship for an Attica High School graduate. | Sarah Shoaf |
| Kevin L. & Marilyn M. Woodrow Scholarship | Awards scholarships to graduates of Covington High School in the top half of their graduating class. | Erica Estes |
| Kirk Gentrup Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to senior athletes at North Vermillion High School or the Wabash River Conference who demonstrate upstanding moral character. | Atticus Blank, Hannah Boardman, Braylee Brown, Morgan Cooksey, Paitynn Dowers, Nolan Skinner, Bailee Starkey, Chase Witsman |
| Layton W. Hathaway Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship for a graduate of Fountain Central High School pursuing a vocational trade career pathway. | Hunter Blankenship |
| Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship | Provides one full-tuition scholarship to a graduate of a Fountain and Vermillion County accredited high school. | Luke Foxworthy (Fountain), Evan Galloway (Vermillion) |
| Malcolm C. Spencer, M.D. Scholarship | Provides funding for graduates of Fountain Central or Covington High School pursuing a degree in medicine or nursing. | Halle Grady |
| Margaret Bates Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to applicants from South Vermillion High School pursuing a degree in education at an Indiana college or university, with a 3.0 GPA or better. | Tahressa Clark |
| Marguerite Smith Norman Scholarship | Provides funding for graduates of Attica High School pursuing a career in the field of education. | Allie Swaney |
| Marvin & Dorothy Bodine Scholarship | For Covington High School students pursuing a two- or four-year degree with preference to students entering into the teaching field. | Ashlynn Livengood |
| Mary Patrick Ralph Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a North Vermillion Senior wishing to continue their education. Consideration is given to community service and community achievement, as well as 4-H involvement. | Lucy Howard |
| MasterGuard Community Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Attica, Covington or Fountain Central High Schools who are pursuing a degree in automotive technology or engineering. | Conlan Moore |
| Melinda Baratto Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a South Vermillion High School applicant pursuing a degree in Health Sciences. | Shay Winkler |
| Mellott Community Bible Church Scholarship | Provides funds to award scholarships to graduates of an accredited area high school. Priority will be given to individuals who are members of the Mellott Community Bible Church. | Ian Coleman |
| Mike Costello Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is awarded to a senior at South Vermillion High School who participated in athletics and is pursuing a degree in education at Indiana State University. | Ashton Fowler |
| Naomi Strader Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to graduates of Attica High School pursuing a career in the field of education. However, in the event there are no education major applicants, the award becomes available to other applicants. Must rank in the top 1/3 of the graduating class. | Hayden Galloway |
| Nathan T. Allen Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to an outstanding Covington High School baseball player who lettered for three years and exhibits strong leadership, character. and sportsmanship. | Jackson Kindell |
| Patricia (Scherer) Leath Scholarship | For an Attica High School graduate pursuing a career in the field of education | Allie Swaney |
| Paul G. Ingersoll Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Fountain Central High School in their second year of college. | Sawyer Keeling |
| Paula J. Morrison Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is provided to a Southmont High School senior attending an Indiana college or university for education. | Dara Watson |
| Pay It Forward Scholarship | Applicant(s) must be a Senior student at Covington, Attica, or Fountain Central High School with a minimum of a 2.25 GPA. The applicant(s) must be accepted as a part-time (min of 6 hrs) or full-time (min of 12 hrs) student at any accredited two-year trade or technical school or two-year community college (maximum of 4 semesters) in the United States. Trade or technical pathways may include, but not limited to, aviation, machining, dental, electrical, welding, medical, plumbing, robotics, construction, and the like. | Hunter Smith |
| Pearce R. & Alice J. McKinney Scholarship | For Fountain Central High School graduates pursuing a two- or four-year college or vocational trade school degree. | Noah Fruits |
| Peter J. Marietta Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a North or South Vermillion High School senior planning to enter a Pre-Law course of study or obtain a degree in Mathematics. | Atticus Blank |
| Potawatomi Festival Scholarship | For those who exhibit leadership qualities and/or skills in school, community, or church activities. | Gage Greeson |
| Rafferty Memorial Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Fountain Central High School residing in the Hillsboro area. | Hunter Blankenship |
| Ralph & Nancy Tillotson, II Scholarship | Provides scholarships for graduates of Attica High School pursuing a degree in an agriculture related field. | Hayden Galloway |
| Randall G. Shoaf Scholarship | Applicant must be a current graduating student from Attica, Covington, or Fountain Central High School and is pursuing a degree through Rose Hulman Institute of Technology. | Conlan Moore |
| Ray S. Shew Memorial Math Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a South Vermillion High School senior planning to pursue a four year degree in math or a math-related field. | No applicants met criteria. |
| Raymond & Mildred DeSutter Scholarship | For an Attica High School graduate with strong leadership skills, excellent scholarship effort, athletic talent, and exemplary citizenship characteristics. | Noah Blankenship |
| Reagan & Hazel Mallett Scholarship | Provides a scholarship for an Attica, Covington or Fountain Central High School graduate majoring in agribusiness operations or agriculture economics. | Benton Berger |
| Richard Ashton Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a Covington High School graduate. | Isabella Lynch |
| Richard H. Newport Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to a South Vermillion senior in the top 20% of their class and have been reasonably active in his/her church and show evidence of work ethic, ambition, compassion and respect for others, integrity, and respect for authority. | Jackson Howard |
| Rick Williams Memorial Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to an area high school graduate. Children and grandchildren of Old National and Old National Trust employees supersede other eligible applicants. | Ashley Crowder, Garrett Crowder, Lillianne Fishero |
| Robert & Lucretia Shoaf Scholarship | Two scholarships a year are awarded to graduates of Fountain Central High School. | Samuel Morris, Erin Sillery |
| Robert E. & Barbara J. Nehemiah Brown Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must be graduates of Attica High School. | Samuel Hiller |
| Ron & Carolyn Howard & Family Scholarship | Provides funding for qualified graduates from Fountain Central or Covington High School for the purchase of required instructional materials which are recommended for the specific courses that the student is taking. | Shayla Dunbar, Lukas Miller |
| Scott Stanton Scholarship | Applicant(s) must be a Senior student at Covington, Attica, or Fountain Central High School with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. Although not required, students seeking degrees in criminology, law enforcement, corrections, forensic and private investigations, and similar fields are encouraged to apply. | Hunter Blankenship |
| Shirley Moore Scholarship | This scholarship is provided to a North Vermillion High School senior planning to study education and demonstrating a positive impact in school and community. | Lucy Howard |
| Southeast Fountain Scholarship | Provides scholarships to graduates of Fountain Central High School who exhibit a financial need and have at least a 2.75 GPA. | Erin Sillery |
| Steel Grip Scholarship | Provides scholarships to Covington High School or Fountain Central High School graduates furthering their education. Children and grandchildren of Steel Grip employees supersede all other candidates. | Sawyer Keeling, Olivia McGurk, Austin Pickett, Keragan Townsend, Lauren Vale, Chase Witsman, Grace Wright |
| Susan Fischer Memorial 4-H Scholarship | For 10-year members of 4-H who are graduates of Attica, Covington or Fountain Central High School. | Libby Peterson |
| Susie McLain Scholarship | Scholarship is open to all North Vermillion High School seniors from Eugene Township pursuing a career in education (especially elementary education). The applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or better. | No applicants met criteria. |
| The Strawser Family & Jim & Wanda Clawson Scholarship | Applicant(s) must be a graduating Senior student at Covington, Attica, or Fountain Central High School with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. | Zach Eaton |
| TM & LR Memorial Medical Scholarship | Only current freshman college students are eligible to apply for this scholarship with the award being payable for second year tuition expenses. The primary purpose of the scholarship is to provide one-time financial assistance to students in the following Health Professions: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, or Optometry. | Eliza Holycross |
| Vermillion County Community Foundation Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to students selected as finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. (Vermillion County only.) | Caledonai Coleman, Jackson Howard, John Marshall, Jacob Pate, Augustus Shyrock, Easton Terry |
| Vermillion County Farm Bureau Scholarship | This scholarship can be awarded to any Vermillion County resident pursuing further education at a college or trade school, given they have at least one year of membership at Farm Bureau. | Braylee Brown, Paitynn Dowers, Nathan Mock |
| VFW Post 2395 Scholarship | Selection priority is given to applicant(s) who are the children and/or grandchildren of members of VFW Post 2395 or VFW Post 2395 Auxiliary located in Covington. | Ethan Wise |
| Wade C. Harrison Scholarship | Provides a scholarship to an Attica High School graduate attending a four-year Indiana college or university. | Audree Britt |
| Wildcat Scholarship | The recipient has attended South Vermillion High School for four years, maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA; the applicant is also accepted and is a full-time student at a two or four year college or university. | Caledonia Coleman, Jacob Pate |
| William & Nellie Hendrix Scholarship | Established in 2021, this scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated strong academic performance and exhibits a financial need. | Bailee Starkey |
| William, Johanna, & Mario Wilson Scholarship | Several criteria are to be taking into consideration when selecting recipients. Each of these criteria are to receive equal rating: Financial Need, Academics / GPA / Class Rank, Community/Volunteer Service, and Activities/Employment. | Atticus Blank, Ashton Fowler |
| Yale & Orthanna Yager Scholarship | For graduates of South Vermillion High School with a 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale and receiving an Academic Honor Diploma or equivalent. | Nathan Mock |
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Covington, IN. 47932
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