Community Foundation of Boone County

Western Boone - Ron Bush Family Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Jim and Christina Bush are life-time residents of Harrison Township in Boone County. They have established this scholarship in memory of their son, James Ronald Bush, local area farmer and 1970 graduate of Granville Wells. It is their goal to provide financial assistance to a Western Boone senior who plans to further their education in any field.
Date Established: September 2000
Length of Scholarship: One year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Western Boone School District in Boone County
Diploma: Western Boone High School
Enrollment: Any higher education institution
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics: Must have been a 4-H member in Boone County
Special Preference: No
Financial Need: No
Minimum GPA: Have and maintain at least a "C" average
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 2 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: Yes - by the Western Boone Education Foundation Scholarship Committee and possibly Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bush.

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $1,500
Method: Check made payable directly to the higher education institution.

Application Requirements

Deadline: March 28, 2008 to guidance department.
Send To: Jessica Cantlon
Guidance Office
Western Boone Jr/Sr High School
1205 N SR 75
Thorntown, In 46071
Application to Include:
  1. Application (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.]) or form is available in the WEBO guidance office
  2. Education Institution name and address
  3. High school transcripts including GPA
  4. Two reference letters (one must be from a teacher or 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.])
  5. Type written essay
Essay to Include: The essay must be type written and one page in length. The topic of the essay: How has 4-H provided me direction toward my future?
Selection By: Western Boone Education 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