Community Foundation of Boone County

James S. Eggers Carpe Diem Award

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 31 January 2008)

Background

Established By: Greg and Janet Ostendorf to honor a great educator, Jim Eggers, for his outstanding contribution to education and to the well being of ZCHS students. Jim says, "It's all about the kids." Jim has been in education for over 37 years, of which 34 have been spent in the Zionsville school system as teacher, coach and administrator.
Date Established: 2007
Length of Scholarship: One (1) year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County resident
Diploma: Zionsville Community High School
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: N/A
Special Characteristics: No
Special Preference: Student who is engaged and connected to ZCHS
Financial Need: N/A
Minimum GPA: Student in good standing
Written Essay: Yes (see attached specifics)
References: Yes - 1 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: No

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $1,000
Method: Check issued directly to the college or university.

Application Requirements

Deadline: April 14, 2008
Send To: Zionsville 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

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Essay to Include:
  1. What is the value of independence & life long learning?
  2. What is the importance of relationships?
  3. Why is "carpe diem" relevant?
  4. Format: typed, double spaced
Selection By: Jim Eggers 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