Community Foundation of Boone County

Thomas E. Gruhl Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 3 January 2008)

Background

Established By: The Board of Directors of Mid State Bank in honor of the retirement of Tom Gruhl as bank president. Its purpose is to assist either students or staff of Zionsville Community High School to further their educations.
Date Established: 1993
Length of Scholarship: One year
Renewable: Possible

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Must be enrolled in or graduated from Zionsville Community High School

-- OR --

Current teaching contract or employment in administration by Zionsville Community School Corporation. (If teacher receives a grant-he/she promises to return to Zionsville schools for at least 1 year following grant receipt.)
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)

-- OR --

Any teachers' seminar/workshop/conference.
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics: No
Special Preference: Given to students attending Franklin College
Financial Need: Yes
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (4.0 system) - if student

If teacher applying for a grant, must be currently employed by and promise to return to Zionsville schools for at least one year following grant receipt.
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 2 from teachers and/or community leaders - if student.
Finalist Interview: No

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $556-$1,200 (amount awarded in (2006-07)
Method: Check issued directly to college or university or Zionsville Community School Corporation for the conference/workshop.

Application Requirements

Deadline: February 22, 2008
Send To: High School Guidance Department
Application to Include:
  1. If student - 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-if student.
  3. 2 references—from teachers and/or community leaders, if student. (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. 3-5 pages, typed, single spaced
  2. Describe proposed course of study.
  3. Describe reason for grant request.
  4. Describe what you hope to achieve through this course of study--intended career--or, for teachers, describe classroom applications--address how grant will benefit education in Zionsville.
  5. Teachers must have signed endorsement of grant request by building principal as well as signed agreement by Central Office Administration to act as fiscal agent for the grant.
Selection By: Gruhl 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