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Available Scholarship Opportunities

Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility criteria which are determined by donors when the scholarship is created. Examples of eligibility criteria include: community of residence, school attended, grade point average, future plans, or financial need. In addition, the Community Foundation Alliance and our Community Foundation affiliates are the local administrators of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program.

Scholarship Renewals

Recipients of the following Pike County Community Scholarship may apply for renewal of the scholarship award. Please be aware that your failure to submit the renewal form by the specified date will result in your ineligibility to be considered for this year’s and future scholarship renewal awards.

  • The Carroll-Wyatt Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship established by the Carroll-Wyatt Scholarship Fund trust created through the Last Will and Testament of Hilda D. Carroll to provide scholarships to Pike Central High School graduates pursuing a college degree.


    Award Amount

    $1,800


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior, and seniors years provided recipient maintains full-time status and remains in good standing with his or her college/university.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. Click here for renewal application.

  • Claud W. and Lois Kemp Family Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship fund established by Jerry D. Kemp to remember his grandparents, Claud W. and Lois (Corn) Kemp. Mr. and Mrs. Kemp were lifelong residents of Pike County.  Claud Kemp was a long time teacher and principal at Velpen School in Velpen, IN.  This scholarship is dedicated to Mr. Kemp and his enthusiasm for education.


    Award Amount

    $1,060


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for a second year provided student continues to attend a 4-year college or university in Indiana.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. Click here for renewal application.

  • Dr. and Mrs. William A. Weathers and Betty B. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by Pike Central High School in memory of its former teacher, counselor and prin­cipal, Dr. William A. Weathers, his wife, and their friend Mrs. Betty B. Wyatt. Dr. William A. Weathers was born in Petersburg on October 14, 1912, and was a 1930 graduate of Petersburg High School and a 1934 graduate of Oakland City College. He spent his entire 42-year career in education at Peters­burg High School and Pike Central High School and was active in civic and community affairs. Dr. Weathers retired from education in 1977 but remained involved with Pike County youth until his death in December 1998. Betty B. Wyatt was a teacher for more than 40 years. She and Dr. Weathers worked together as educators for many years. They were both members of the Petersburg Main Street Presbyterian Church, and they were friends.


    Award Amount

    $1,150


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for a second year provided student maintains full-time enrollment.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Gaskins Family Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by James S. and Cindy Gaskins.


    Award Amount

    $2,370


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior, and senior years.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Harrell and LaVern Shoultz Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by Harrell and LaVern Shoultz.


    Award Amount

    $1,070


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore and junior years.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Martha and Marion Klipsch Scholarship

    Renewable scholarship created by Marion and Martha Klipsch.


    Award Amount

    Open to new applicants.


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for up to four consecutive years.  Renewal applications may be considered provided the recipient remains in good standing with his or her college/university. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. A new recipient for the award will be identified once every four years.

  • Mary F. Curtis Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship established by the estate of Sammy K. Curtis, in memory of his aunt, Miss Mary F. Curtis, a beloved 2nd grade teacher at Winslow Elementary School.


    Award Amount

    $3,710


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for up to four consecutive years. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Montes/Fenol Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by Honesto Fenol and his wife, Rosabella Montes Fenol, to help students who might not otherwise qualify for academic scholarships and to encourage them to pursue their educational and career goals.  This scholarship is a tribute to the Pike County community for the support the Fenol family received when they moved into the area.


    Award Amount

    $1,450


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for a second year.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Otwell School Alumni Association Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by the Otwell School Alumni Association.


    Award Amount

    $1,740


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive, sophomore, junior, and senior years.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Petersburg High School Alumni Association Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship established by the Petersburg High School Alumni Association to create a legacy for Petersburg High School by providing scholarships in the name of the school to Pike Central High School students now and in the future.


    Award Amount

    $1,290


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for a second year.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Pike Central High School Alumni Association Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by the Pike Central High School Alumni Association.


    Award Amount

    $1,190


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore and junior years.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Schafer Pike County Community Foundation Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by Karl and Elizabeth Schafer.


    Award Amount

    $2,980


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior, and senior years.  Renewal applications may be considered provided the recipient maintains a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during the first year of education and a 3.0 cumulative GPA during subsequent years. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Winslow Eagles Memorial Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by Winslow Eagles Aerie #2646.


    Award Amount

    $1,400


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for a second year.  Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Winslow High School Alumni Association Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by the Winslow High School Alumni Association.


    Award Amount

    $2,030


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior, and senior years. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

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