Community Foundation of Boone County

Charlotte Carr Tyre Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Charlotte Tyre was a life time resident of Boone County. She was a 10 year 4-H member and the first female member of the male Boone County 4-H program. She proudly showed champion Angus beef locally and at the state fair. Charlotte was a dedicated community volunteer for many organizations including Riley Children’s Hospital, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, First Presbyterian Church, DAR, Ulen Country Club, Psi Iota Xi service sorority, and the Order of Eastern Star.
Date Established: 2004
Length of Scholarship: Annual
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Lebanon High School, Western Boone High School, and Zionsville Community High School
Enrollment: Only at PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN: College of Agriculture
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics: Demonstrated leadership skills through involvement in extracurricular activities
Special Preference: Previous member of 4-H—please provide copy of 4-H record sheet.
Financial Need: Yes—Provide a completed College Cost Estimator and Boone County release form (PDF 388K) in a sealed envelope and return it to the guidance department.
Minimum GPA: “B” average during high school
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 1 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: Yes

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $8,000 one time for tuition and room & board
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. One reference form (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
  5. Copy of 4-H record sheet.
  6. College Cost Estimator and Boone County release form (PDF 388K) in sealed envelope.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Essay to Include:

Describe your 4-H experience and how it has influenced your life and given you direction.

Format: Typed, double spaced
Maximum Length: Two Pages
Selection By: Community Foundation of Boone County 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