Community Foundation of Boone County

Ben Brimmer Memorial Art's Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Friends and family of Ben Brimmer
Date Established: June 2000
Length of Scholarship: One Year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Zionsville Community High School
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university, junior college, business or trade school
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: Arts or art-related computer design
Special Characteristics: Work history in Zionsville
Special Preference: No
Financial Need: Ask for special circumstances the student wants the committee to consider
Minimum GPA: 2.5 (4.0 system)
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 3 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: Possibility

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $300
Method: Check issued directly to the college or university

Application Requirements

Deadline: February 22, 2008
Send To: High School Guidance Department
Application to Include:
  1. Community Foundation Scholarship Application Form (PDF 128K) [Note: this application form can be filled out on-screen using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software and then printed.]
  2. High School transcript including SAT/ACT scores
  3. Three (3) reference forms (two teachers and 1 employer) (Community Foundation Scholarship Recommendation Form (PDF 52K) [Note: this application form can be filled out on-screen using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software and then printed.])
  4. Essay

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Essay to Include:
  • Statement of how work will help you in the future.
  • 500 Word Essay: How you plan to use art, and how art will play a role in your life.
  • Format: typed
  • Maximum length: 500 words
Selection By: The CFBC scholarship selection committee; approved by the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Boone County

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For more information, please contact:

The Community Foundation of Boone County
PO Box 92
Zionsville Indiana 46077

Voice: 317-873-0210 or 765-482-0024
FAX: 317-873-0219