Community Foundation of Boone County

Norma & Ed Castetter Memorial Endowment

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 7 November 2007)

Background

Established By: In memory and honor of Edward K. Castetter, who attended Thorntown High School and played an active leadership role in the community. After retiring from his career as a chemical engineer with Proctor and Gamble, Mr. Castetter returned home and served as a board member of Witham Hospital Foundation, a member of the Thorntown Lions Club, a member of Boone County Leadership, and a Trustee for Boone County.
Date Established: 1997
Length of Scholarship: One Year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Nomination: Each principal at every Boone County high school nominates one student from their respective high school.
Diploma: Boone County high school
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics: Exhibiting characteristics similar to Mr. Castetter, such as a positive attitude, dedication, perseverance, pride and leadership
Special Preference: No
Financial Need: Yes
Minimum GPA: 2.5 (4.0 system)
Written Essay: Yes (see below for specifics)
References: Yes - 2 (see below for specifics)
Finalist Interview: No

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $420 (amount awarded in (2006-07)
Method: Check made payable 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. Two Reference forms (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:
  • Why you feel you are deserving of the award.
  • What "leadership" means to you.
  • Format: Typed, double-spaced
  • Minimum Length: Two pages (excluding cover page)
  • Maximum Length: Five pages (excluding cover page)
  • Cover page with name, address, phone
Selection By: 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