This award was created in 2021 to honor the life of Mark “Grady” Gradeless. A 1977 graduate of Columbia City Joint High School, he worked at Dana Corporation, where he tirelessly serviced machines from the age of 18 until his retirement. “Grady” was a member of the United Auto Workers, Steelworkers Union and could often …
The Brandon Wade Minier Memorial Scholarship was established in 2012 to celebrate the life of Brandon Wade Minier. He was a young man of extraordinary talent and personality, who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on April 26, 2009. Brandon’s future was full of promise and success due in great part to his …
Available to any Whitley County resident and/or student attending a Whitley County school. Applicants may be traditional graduating high school seniors or non-traditional students with aspirations for a science-related career (e.g. nursing, microbiology, veterinary technician). Applicants may apply every year. Apply here.
This scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in art education. It was created by Pat Reed, a retired art teacher from Whitley County. She enjoyed a lifelong love of art and an appreciation for instilling creativity, problem solving, and positive values in students. Scholarship Criteria: Graduate of Columbia City High School Must be a …
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The Don Wood Foundation was established by entrepreneur Don Wood, the founder of 80/20 Inc. which is one of Whitley County’s most prominent companies. Starting with a drawing on a napkin, Don and his sons grew the company to a world-wide corporation with over 500 staff and a 135,000-square-foot plant in Columbia City, Indiana. Don …
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Established by retired nurse Diane R. Behrens who was a nurse in Whitley County for more than 30 years. This award is given annually to a Whitley County resident who is a Christian, of good moral character, who is an associate or diploma degreed RN enrolled in an accredited BSN completion program in a college …
This Scholarship is available to any Whitley County resident. Applicants may be current students, non-traditional students, home-school students, and traditional graduating high school seniors with aspirations for a nursing career or obtaining a degree in music. *Applicants who are non Whitley County residents but attend a Whitley County School are eligible to apply* In loving …
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