Scholarship Description
Annual scholarship created through the estate plan of Melba Jean Racener. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be entering their third year of study majoring in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field, who have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale), and whose home residence is in Daviess, Gibson, Knox, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, or Warrick counties in Indiana. Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on academic performance and financial need, with preference given to applicants who demonstrate active participation in extracurricular activities, especially as they relate to the applicants major. Supplemental Requirements: 1. Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages). 2. Submission of the FAFSA4caster financial information sheet and the Estimated Family Contribution report (To access the FAFSA4caster on-line early EFC estimator visit the United States Department of Educations website at http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/.) Award Amount: $1,500. Renewable for senior year provided recipient has maintained full-time status, a minimum 2.5 grade point average (4.0 scale) during the junior year, and good standing with his or her college or university. Renewal award amounts will differ from the original award.
Year of Need: College Junior,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: 1
Min Award: 1500
Max Award: 1500
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Sponsoring Organization
Vanderburgh Community Foundation
18 NW 4th Street, Suite 306
Evansville, IN 47708
Contact Person:
Phone: Phone: (812) 422-1245
Fax:
Web: https://www.vanderburghcf.org/scholarships
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