The Starke County Community Foundation scholarship application is now available.
Continue readingProgram Offering Free 2-Year Degree to Volunteer First Responders Highlighted by LEPC
A program that allows volunteer first responders to obtain college classes free of charge was highlighted when the Starke County Local Emergency Planning Committee met last week.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Scholarship Arrangements, List of Food Service Suppliers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized arrangements for this year’s School Board Scholarship. Alyssa Cornwell was chosen as this year’s scholarship recipient, according to outgoing Superintendent Dan Foster.
Continue readingPsi Iota Xi Holds Craft and Vendor Show to Benefit Scholarship Funds
Get some of your holiday shopping done while increasing educational opportunities for Starke County students. Psi Iota Xi Sorority of Knox is hosting its annual Winter Wonderful craft and vendor show tomorrow. Continue reading
Independent Colleges of Indiana Offers $5,000 Scholarships As Part of Video Campaign
Two $5,000 scholarships are being offered as part of the Independent Colleges of Indiana’s “31 Answers (to Your Questions about College)” initiative. Continue reading
Second Round of Grant Assistance Available for 21st Century Scholars
The first round of grants has been awarded by the Indiana Commission for High Education, but local organizations will have another opportunity to apply for funds.
Local Students Receive Homeland Security Scholarships
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security Foundation is helping a couple of local students further their education. They awarded scholarships to 19 students who serve in public safety organizations for their 2015-16 college education. Continue reading
Community Foundation Offers Area Students Scholarship Opportunities
A deadline is approaching for students interested in scholarships from the Starke County Community Foundation.
The organization says it has about 30 scholarships available for Starke County students to pursue post secondary education. According to a press release, more than $55-thousand was distributed in 2014.
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Winamac High School Alumni Offers Scholarship
Applications are currently being accepted for the first annual Winamac High School/Winamac Community High School Alumni Association scholarship worth $250.
The scholarship will be awarded to a Winamac High School senior who is planning to attend a post-secondary school or college. One scholarship will be awarded during the alumni banquet on June 16th at the Church of the Heartland in Winamac.
Scholarships Available for Criminal Justice Students
The Indiana Sheriff’s Association will be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. Starke County Sheriff Oscar Cowen encourages you to apply for one of 40$500 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state.
You must be an Indiana resident, be a current member of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association, attend an Indiana college or university, major in law enforcement field and enroll as a full-time student.
The application deadline is April 1st.
