NURSING, IVY TECH, LEHNER WEW SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS AT DCF

LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 12, 2023 – Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is accepting applications for three scholarships: Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship; Clifford & Gladys Ellerbrook Ender Nursing Scholarship; and the Lehner Women Empowering Women Scholarship. Students can apply for the scholarships online at the DCF website: dearborncf.org. The application deadline for all three scholarships is 11:59 p.m. Monday, October … Read More

2024 LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON DCF WEBSITE

LAWRENCEBURG, IND., JULY 6, 2023 – High school seniors can now apply for the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) by going to the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. There are two scholarships available for 2024! DCF administers the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECSP) Program in Dearborn County for Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. The two recipients of the … Read More

DCF’s 22nd Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser Set For August 7

To Celebrate DCF’s 25th Anniversary, A Lucky Scramble Participant Gets To Recommend A $2,500 Grant To A Charitable Organization In Dearborn County LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, July 5, 2023 – Dearborn Community Foundation’s 22nd Annual Golf Scramble fundraiser is slated for Monday, August 7, at Hidden Valley Golf Club. CIVISTA Charitable Foundation is the “Presenting Sponsor” for the event. Hidden Valley Lake … Read More

DR. LESLIE M. BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS

LAWRENCEBURG, IND., MAY 17, 2023 – College students pursuing a doctorate in medicine can now apply online for the 2023 Dr. Leslie M. Baker Memorial Scholarship at the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) website: dearborncf.org. The Dr. Leslie M. Baker Memorial Scholarship is open to residents of Dearborn, Ohio and Switzerland counties who are currently pursuing a doctorate in medicine. … Read More

SOUTH DEARBORN’S DIXON AWARDED LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Lawrenceburg’s Hailey Abdon Declines Scholarship to Attend College Out of State LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, APRIL 25, 2023 – Kiersten Dixon was shocked and honored today when the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) awarded her the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) for 2023. The South Dearborn High School senior, who was one of six LECS finalists in Dearborn County, had learned … Read More

LHS’ HAILEY ABDON AWARDED LILLY ENDOWMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

East Central’s Caitlyn Dick Declines Scholarship to Attend College Out of State LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA, MARCH 30, 2023 – Hailey Abdon received the surprise of a lifetime today when the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) awarded her the prestigious Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) for 2023. The Lawrenceburg High School senior, who was one of six LECS finalists in Dearborn County, … Read More

LAWRENCEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES DCF PROACTIVE GRANT

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2022 – Six-year-old Ollie Nuseibeh’s love for libraries is one reason his father and Dearborn Community Foundation Board Member Ramzi Nuseibeh decided the Lawrenceburg Public Library was worthy of a $1,000 proactive grant from the Foundation.     In a continuing effort to make an impact in the community, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of … Read More

DCF GRANT SUPPORTS PREGNANCY CARE CENTER PROGRAMS

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2022 – “Every dollar counts in a ministry this size. The needs are great in our community, and with these funds, it allows us to continue to serve and provide needed material items to those who come through our doors.” – Sara Minard, director, Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Southeast Indiana. Minard summed up her appreciation … Read More

DCF HONORS THREE VOLUNTEERS FOR HAVING ‘HEARTS OF GOLD’

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 21, 2022 – The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. (DCF) is honoring three community volunteers as 2022 recipients of the Heart of Gold Award for touching the hearts of others through their volunteerism and other acts of kindness. The Heart of Gold Award honorees deserve the recognition for making a difference in our community in their own unique … Read More

DCF GRANT HELPS EQUIP MANCHESTER AMBULANCE

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind., December 20, 2022 – Lifelong Manchester Township resident and Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF) Board member Bridget Davidson said she chose Manchester Township Volunteer Fire & Rescue for a $1,000 Proactive Grant to give back to her community.  In a continuing effort to make an impact in Dearborn County, DCF is awarding 15 proactive grants of $1,000 each throughout … Read More