2020 Winter Cycle/BRCF General Scholarship Application for High School Seniors

Description

This Blue River Community Foundation (BRCF) general scholarship application is for graduating high school seniors. Applicants who complete the application in full are considered for all scholarships administered by BRCF for which they are eligible. For a complete list of these scholarship funds, please visit the Foundation's website, www.blueriverfoundation.com and review the scholarship book.

This application must be completed in full and submitted along with all required attachments by the January 15th deadline.

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

* Graduate with a diploma from a regionally accredited Indiana high school by the end of June, 2020.

*Accepted to pursue a post secondary course of study at an accredited public or private college, university, trade or technical school.

Selection Criteria:

Blue River Community Foundation selects students who most closely match the criteria of each individual scholarship as specified by the fund's donor. Selection of the scholarship recipients is based mainly on the following areas, but not limited to this criteria:

*Community service/school activity: a record of sustained, meaningful community service OR sustained, meaningful school activity OR both

*Academic Commitment: demonstrate a strong commitment to academics and will have a minimum of a “C” average unless otherwise stated

*Character/Maturity/Leadership: exhibit good character and represent the Shelby County community in a positive fashion

*Financial Need: substantial financial need may be given priority over others (This requirement only applies to certain scholarships where the donor has established financial need as criteria.)

*Unique Circumstances: consideration may be given for unusual personal, family, or financial circumstances or challenges

NOTE: High school applicants located outside of Shelby County are eligible for a limited number of scholarships through this general application. If you have questions about your eligibility, please call BRCF and talk to the staff before completing the application.