Franklin County,  Indiana

Scholarship Endowments

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Fund – Established in 2003 to provide a scholarship for qualified Franklin County residents graduating from high school and have a demonstrated connection of the American Legion Auxiliary Bernard Hurst Post 77 or American Legion Bernard Hurst Post 7.  Students may not be the valedictorian or salutatorian of their class and must have demonstrated financial need. 

Joe Bachus Memorial Soccer Scholarship – Established in 2007 to provide a scholarship Franklin County High School students who have participated at least 2 years in the soccer program, one year as a senior. 

Rebecca Baker Memorial Scholarship Endowment – Rebecca Baker, an FCHS student passed away after a car accident.  Established by Joanne Sottong, Rebecca’s employer at Arby’s in Brookville, to provide an annual scholarship to a graduating FCHS student for the purpose of furthering their education. 

Mary & Chester Bommer Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2009 by Diana Galyen, Robert Bommer and Roger Bommer.  Primary consideration will be given to Franklin County students that have been active in 4-H and are pursuing a degree in a field related to Agriculture, Consumer Science or Natural Resources.  Secondary consideration will be given to Franklin County students that are members of FFA and are pursuing a degree in a field related to Agriculture, Consumer Science or Natural Resources.   

Mabel and Maurice Brackney Scholarship Fund – Established in 1999, by Karen and Tom Niedenthal in honor of Karen’s parents to provide an annual scholarship to a graduating FCHS student for the purposes of furthering their education. 

Joseph D. Codiano Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2002, provides a scholarship for students graduating from FCHS who are deserving of financial assistance.  Applicant must be nominated by a high school coach or athletic director and have participated in a varsity high school sport or sports during their senior year. 

Daughters of Isabella – Established in 2005 by the Daughters of Isabella to provide a scholarship to a FCHS or Oldenburg Academy graduate that is sponsored by a Daughters of Isabella St. Catherine Circle #103 member. 

Sister Dominica Doyle Scholarship - Established in 2004 to honor the former St. Michael principal.  Provides two scholarships annually – one scholarship for a seventh grade St. Michael student to be used for the student’s eighth grade year and another to a St. Michael graduate for the student’s college education. 

FCN Bank - William F. Hillman Scholarship  – Established in 2007 by Dr. Randall W. Listerman.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide college tuition assistance to eligible children of parents employed by FCN Bank.  The student must be entering their junior year of college. 

FCN Bank – Charles L. Masters Scholarship  – Established in 2008 by Dr. Randall W. Listerman.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide college tuition assistance to eligible children of parents employed by FCN Bank.  The student must be entering their senior year of college. 

FCN Bank - Norbert A. Riedman Memorial Scholarship – Established 2002, by the children of Norbert Riedman, and the directors of FCN Bank.  Mr. Riedman served as director of FCN Bank for 34 years.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide college tuition assistance to eligible children of parents employed by FCN Bank. 

FCN Bank - William F. Reifel Memorial Scholarship  – Established in 2006 by Dr. Randall W. Listerman.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide college tuition assistance to eligible children of parents employed by FCN Bank.  The student must be entering their sophomore year of college. 

Will Frondorf Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2010 by Todd and Laura Frondorf.  Primary Consideration will be given to students who attended Learning Tree Pre-School and/or Mt. Carmel School and are pursuing a field in Agriculture.  Secondary consideration will be given to students who are pursuing a field in Agriculture.   

Edwina Geiling Dairy Cottage Scholarship – Established in 2009 by Herb Geiling in memory of his mother, Edwina.  This is a pass-through scholarship that will be available for a limited time.  Primary consideration will be given to Franklin County students who are employed at the Dairy Cottage. 

Justin Girdler Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2002, by Bob and Laura Beth Girdler to honor their son, who was killed in a car accident.  The annual scholarship is provided for a graduating student pursuing a career in carpentry, welding, masonry or other technical-related field, demonstrating financial need. 

Nancy A. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2003 to provide a scholarship to graduating seniors of FCHS who will pursue study disciplines in education and who are first generation college students.  Consideration will be given to students who excel in English, Literature and the Language Arts. 

Victor F. Hauberg Scholarship Fund – Established anonymously in 1999 in honor of Victor F. Hauberg, a teacher, guidance counselor and civic leader, to provide an annual scholarship to a graduating FCHS student for the purpose of furthering their education. 

Bradley T. Hofer Memorial Agriculture Scholarship – Established in 2008 by Jim and Faye Hofer and family to provide scholarships for students from FCHS who have been involved in the Agriculture program and plan to continue their education in Agriculture. 

Don and Glenda Iacobucci Scholarship Endowment – Established in 2002 to provide scholarships for students graduating from East Central High School, Franklin County High School, or Harrison High School.  Students must be or be the child of parents who are actively involved in a local Christian Church.  Preference given to applicants attending Rockdale United Methodist Church. 

It’s Never Too Late Scholarship Endowment – Established in 2007 to provide scholarships to Franklin County residents who are at least 25 years old and are wishing to continue their education or change careers by taking classes to be used as credit toward a degree program or certification. 

Donald M. Jobe Scholarship – Established in 2002 to honor the retirement of Mr. Jobe.  Provides a scholarship for students graduating from FCHS.  Primary consideration given to students who plan to study education with the intention of becoming a teacher. 

Orbin and Maymie Kelly Scholarship – Established in 2003, provides a scholarship for FCHS graduating seniors who wish to study education or nursing and have demonstrated financial need. 

Freda and George Kremp Scholarship Fund – Established 1999 by Ruth Kremp Stang to award a scholarship to a graduating FCHS student for the purpose of furthering their education. 

Walter and Marie Kremp Scholarship Fund – Established in 1999 by Marie Kremp to provide an annual scholarship to a graduate of FCHS for the purpose of furthering their education. 

Robert and Colleen Kuntz Scholarship -  Established in 2005 by the Robert and Colleen Kuntz family to provide scholarships for educators in Franklin County seeking continuing education.  Primary consideration will be given to St. Michael School teachers.  Secondary consideration will be given to teachers at Brookville Elementary School.  

Leo “Lee” Lamping Scholarship – Established in 2004 by the Lamping family to honor Lee, a 2002 Franklin County High School Graduate.  Provides an annual scholarship to an FCHS graduate attending Mt. Saint Joseph College. 

George E. McKinney Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 2000 by Victor Hauberg to honor the former Brookville High School Principal.  Awarded annually to a graduating FCHS student who wishes to continue his or her education. 

Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church – Established in 2005 by Reverend Bill Arthur and his wife Bettie to provide scholarships.  Primary consideration will be given to students who are members of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church.  Secondary consideration will be given to students who attended Mt. Carmel School. 

James P. Mullin and Mary M. Mullin Memorial Scholarship Fund – Established in 1999 by Mary M. Mullin to provide an annual scholarship to a resident of Franklin County who wishes to further their education as a full-time student at Earlham College. 

Ellis Newman Education Scholarship Fund – Established anonymously in 2000 to fund an annual scholarship for an FCHS graduate who will be pursuing a degree in primary or secondary education for the purpose of becoming a teacher. 

Cynthia Oehlman Foreign Language Scholarship Fund – Established in 1999 by Martha and Ed Oehlman to fund the further education of an FCHS graduate who wishes to pursue the study of a foreign language. 

Elinda Pennington Memorial Scholarship -  Established in 2008 by Herschel Pennington.  Primary consideration is to be given to a student who is completing their undergraduate studies and continuing their education to become a Veterinarian.  Secondary consideration is to be given to a Franklin County High School Student who plans to study in the Veterinarian field. 

Willard H. and Marie C. Petersen Scholarship Fund – Established in 1999 by Marie C. Petersen to provide an annual scholarship to a graduate of FCHS for the purpose of furthering their education. 

Alta A. Profitt Scholarship Fund – Established in 2000 by William and Anita Ratz in honor of Alta A. Profitt, a Brookville early childhood educator, to provide funds to further the education of a graduating senior of Franklin County High School who attended Tot Spot Nursery School, until the year 2015 after which time it will be awarded to any qualifying student. 

Christopher R. Profitt Exchange Student Endowment – Established in 2006 by Ralph, Alta and Jennifer Profitt in memory of Christopher R. Profitt.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide assistance to Juniors at Franklin County High School who are traveling as exchange students to Spanish-speaking countries. 

Maury Schott Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2005 by Mary Schott and Michelle Brier.  Provides scholarships to further the education of one FCHS male senior and one FCHS female senior who have been involved in the golf program. 

Mary Willhelm Schwegman Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2002, provides an annual scholarship to a student graduating from Batesville High School or FCHS.  Primary consideration will be given to students who will study nursing or education. 

David Seufert Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2009 by Shirley Seufert, David’s mother.  Primary consideration will be given to FCHS seniors going into Medical related fields.  Secondary consideration will be given to FCHS seniors involved in athletics. 

Alvin Smith Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2005 by Gertrude Smith to provide scholarships for FCHS students.  Every four years, an FCHS graduating senior will receive the scholarship.  The student will be eligible for the scholarship for four years, until graduation.  Preference will be given to students who graduated from Laurel Elementary School. 

Charles K. and Betty L. Sprague Family Endowment – Established in 2008 by Charley and Betty Sprague to provide scholarships for FCHS graduates who plan to study education with the intent of becoming an elementary, high school or special education teacher.  

Howard and Ruth Stang Scholarship – Established in 2002, provides a scholarship for students graduating from FCHS who have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. 

Cora Stegner Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2002, provides a scholarship for students graduating from FCHS.  Preference given to students who will attend Ball State University and study education. 

Colleen Currens Stevens Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2005 by Jean and Craig Currens.  Provides funding for a female FCHS senior who has been involved in athletics for the purposes of furthering her education. 

Doug Stirn Memorial Scholarship Endowment – Established in 2002 by Rosemary Stirn, provides a scholarship for students graduating from FCHS who are deserving of financial assistance.  Primary consideration given to students who plan to pursue a medical profession. 

Misty Dawn Surguy Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2007 by Misty’s parents, grandmother and sisters.  Provides scholarships for FCHS seniors who have had to overcome adversity in high school such as physical or health related disabilities.  

Warren Wyatt Wells Scholarship Endowment Fund – Established in 2002 by Yvonne Wells to honor her husband, an entrepreneur.  The scholarship will provide an annual scholarship to a graduate of FCHS for the purpose of furthering their education. 

Lewis & Rosalie Wilson Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2009 by the children of Lewis & Rosalie Wilson.  Primary consideration will be given to students residing in Franklin County who are attending Purdue University to study in an Agriculture related field.