Community Foundation of Boone County

Western Boone: Earl Hoock Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Earl Hoock was a long time Physics and Mathematics teacher at Thorntown and Western Boone High Schools. He also drove a school bus for the Western Boone School District for many years. It is the family's goal to provide financial assistance to a deserving Western Boone senior who plans to further their education in the areas of science, mathematics or engineering.
Date Established: March 2004
Length of Scholarship: Annual
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Western Boone School District in Boone County
Diploma: Western Boone High School
Enrollment: Any public or private college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools with a preference to Purdue University.
Specialized Study: Science, Mathematics or Engineering
Special Characteristics: No
Special Preference: No
Financial Need: Yes - Copy of FAFSA form
Minimum GPA: Have and maintain at least a “C” average
Written Essay: No
References: Yes - 2
Finalist Interview: No, unless the Scholarship Committee finds it necessary

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $600 one time
Method: Check made payable directly to the college or university for the benefit of recipient

Application Requirements

Deadline: March 28, 2008 to guidance department.
Send To:

Jessica Cantlon
Guidance Office
Western Boone Jr/Sr High School
1205 N. SR 75
Thorntown, IN 46071
Application to Include:
  1. Application (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. Education institution name and address
  3. High School transcript including GPA
  4. Two Reference letters (one must be from a math or science teacher) (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.])
  5. Copy of FAFSA form. (Financial information is reviewed confidentially by Foundation staff only, and is required to verify financial need)

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Selection By: Western Boone Education 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