Community Foundation of Boone County

Florence Gruver Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Robert V. Copeland in memory of his friend, Florence Gruver, who had been a teacher and a fine and true lady. It is designed for students who are pursuing careers in teaching.
Date Established: 1995
Length of Scholarship: Annual
Renewable: Yes/four years

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Boone County high school (having attended all four years)
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university with a state certified teacher preparation curriculum
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: Preparation for career in teaching
Special Characteristics: Demonstrated leadership skills through extra curricular, civic or church activities, including activities working with children.
Special Preference: No
Financial Need: Yes
Minimum GPA: 2.8 (4.0 system)
Written Essay: Yes - 2 (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 2 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: Possible

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $2,000
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. Florence Gruver Memorial 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. References - from two (2) teachers (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. Two Essays

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

Essay #1:

  • Description of your interest in becoming an educator.
  • Examples of experiences working with children.
  • Your personal strengths and weaknesses.
  • Format: Typed, double-spaced
  • Maximum Length: TWO pages

Essay #2

  • Please answer this question: What famous person would you like to invite to your home for dinner and why?
  • Maximum Length: ONE page.
Selection By: Gruver Scholarship Selection Committee; to be 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