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Lawrenceburg Kiwanis Club Scholarship Program

Kiwanis International was founded on January 21, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. Kiwanis is devoted to the principle of service; to the advancement of individual, community, and national welfare; and to the strengthening of international goodwill. The Kiwanis family today has more than 600,000 members worldwide in more than 13,000 clubs in 70 counties. The Lawrenceburg Kiwanis Club was established as one of the first Kiwanis Clubs in the world on January 27, 1923. This club has been serving the community for more than 83 years. Kiwanis has a long history of commitment to improving the lives and welfare of children and young adults. Kiwanis International sponsors and supports several club formats for young people through Circle K clubs for college students, Key Clubs for high school age students, Builders Club for middle school age students, and K-Kids Clubs for elementary school students. The Lawrenceburg Kiwanis Club proudly sponsors the Lawrenceburg Key Club (founded in 1962) and the Greendale Middle School Builders’ Club (founded in 1986).

Amount of Scholarship: $500
 

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Must be a high school senior who is a resident of Dearborn County or attends a high school in Dearborn County;
  2. Must be planning to attend college in the fall of 2008 as a full-time student pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree at an accredited institution in Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky; and
  3. Must have a cumulative GPA in the 2.75 – 3.25 range.
 

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. Completed application must include an essay addressing the appropriate question(s).
  3. Application will be reviewed for eligibility, completeness, and professionalism.
  4. Applications will be submitted to the DCF Scholarship Committee for evaluation based on student’s GPA, community activities, school activities, work history, awards and recognition, achievements, financial need and an essay.

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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