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Ross Eiler Memorial Scholarship Program

This scholarship was started in memory of Ross Eiler, who was killed in an auto accident in April of 2001. Ross graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 2000. While in school, he excelled in academics, sports, leadership and service. Ross’ family wishes to recognize the values that Ross exemplified through the establishment of this fund.
 
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
 

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Must be a graduating senior attending Lawrenceburg High School;
  2. Must be planning to attend college in the fall of 2008 as a full-time student pursuing a 4-year degree at an accredited institution;
  3. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and be in the top 10% of his/her graduating class;
  4. Applicants must demonstrate athletic ability and have been a participant on at least two school sponsored athletic teams during his/her four years of high school, with preference given to the sports in which Ross participated (soccer, swimming, and track);
  5. Applicants must demonstrate leadership and a commitment to service by active participation in volunteer activities such as Key Club, church, or community-sponsored service activities; and
  6. The scholarship will be awarded to the most deserving candidate regardless of his/her financial need.
 

Evaluation Process:

  1. Submit your completed application to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. office no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, January 14, 2008;
  2. Application must include a copy of your high school transcript to date, including attendance records, to be provided by the Guidance Department;
  3. Application will be reviewed for eligibility, completeness, and professionalism; and
  4. Applications will be evaluated by a scholarship committee for scoring and selection recommendations.
 
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All questions relating to available scholarship/educational grant opportunities should be directed to Jerri Worthington, DCF Program Director.
Dearborn Community Foundation
204 Short Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812)539-4115 phone
dcfgrants@comcast.net