Community Foundation of Boone County

The Entrepreneur Scholarship Scholarship Fund In Honor of Lloyd & Jane Taylor

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Jeff and Benita Thomasson, to honor Lloyd and Jane Taylor of Zionsville. As a student, Jeff worked for Mr. Taylor at Taylor Oil, and credits him with encouragement to pursue his educational and business goals.
Date Established: 1992
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
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics: Exhibiting an entrepreneurial spirit, as exemplified through extra curricular activities (including school, church, community, and/or employment)
Special Preference: To business major at four-year institution
Financial Need: Yes
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (4.0 system)
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 2 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: No

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $4,971 (amount awarded in (2006-07)
Method: Check made payable directly to 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:
  • Your entrepreneurial aspirations.
  • What you hope to achieve through your business degree upon graduation from college.
  • How your extra curricular activities influenced you education decisions or career aspirations.
  • Format: Typed, double-spaced
  • Minimum Length: Two pages (excluding cover)
  • Maximum Length: Five pages (excluding cover)
  • Cover page with title, name, address, and 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