Scholarships

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The Community Scholarships Program Guidebook is your go-to resource for everything related to the Community Scholarships Program.


Whether you’re just starting to explore opportunities or ready to apply, this guide has it all. Inside, you’ll find details about our program, eligibility requirements, and helpful tips to make your application shine.

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Available Scholarship Opportunities

Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility criteria which are determined by donors when the scholarship is created. Examples of eligibility criteria include: community of residence, school attended, grade point average, future plans, or financial need. In addition, the Community Foundation Alliance and our Community Foundation affiliates are the local administrators of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program.

Scholarship Renewals

Recipients of the following Posey County Community Scholarships may apply for renewal of the scholarship award. Please be aware that your failure to submit the renewal form by the specified date will result in your ineligibility to be considered for this year’s and future scholarship renewal awards. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.

  • Gillenwater Scholarship (College Award)

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by William Gillenwater III to encourage Posey County high school students to further their education, to recognize academic achievement of those graduating from high school and continuing their education, and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential.


    Award Amount

    $1,460


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided recipient has maintained full-time status and a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during the freshman and ensuing years. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • Gillenwater Scholarship (Jr. College Award)

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by William Gillenwater III to encourage Posey County high school students to further their education, to recognize academic achievement of those graduating from high school and continuing their education, and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential.


    Award Amount

    $1,460


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for a second year. Renewal applications may be considered provided recipient has maintained full-time status and a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during the college freshman year. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award.

  • North Star Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship created by an anonymous donor.


    Award Amount

    $2,000


    Application Deadline

    May 20th 


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for up to four consecutive years provided recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 grade point average and continues to demonstrate financial need. Renewal awards may differ from the original award amount. A new recipient for the award will be identified once every two years.

  • Riedford Health Professions Scholarship

    Annual, renewable scholarship established by anonymous donors in honor of Bernard (Bernie) Riedford, a teacher, who was instrumental in a program designed to introduce Mount Vernon High School students to the multiple professions available in the field of health care.


    Award Amount

    $500


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided recipient has maintained full-time status and a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during the freshman and ensuing years.  Recipients must continue to major in a healthcare course of study in order to remain eligible for renewal awards - documentation from transcripts and/or faculty advisors will be required upon application for renewal.  Renewal awards may differ from the original award amount.

  • Jerry Herron Memorial Scholarship

    An annual scholarship established in memory of William Jerry Herron by his estate to support scholarships to graduating seniors of Mt. Vernon High School who excel in the study of economics.


    Award Amount

    $9,080


    Application Deadline

    May 20th


    Renewal Details

    May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided recipient has maintained full-time status and a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during the freshman and ensuing years.  Recipients must continue to major in a healthcare course of study in order to remain eligible for renewal awards - documentation from transcripts and/or faculty advisors will be required upon application for renewal.  Renewal awards may differ from the original award amount.

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