Community Foundation of Boone County

Joseph K. Tyre & Charlotte Carr Tyre Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Joseph K. Tyre and Charlotte Tyre, long time residents of Boone County.  With his photographic memory, Joe graduated from Lebanon High School in three years and went on to graduate from Wabash College in 1934. He taught history and social studies at Lebanon High School and also owned a very successful insurance company.  Both Joe and Charlotte were very active volunteers within the community.
Date Established: 2004
Length of Scholarship: Annual
Renewable:

Yes—4 years (if a “B” average is maintained during the undergraduate career)

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Lebanon High School, Western Boone High School, and Zionsville Community High School
Enrollment: Only at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, IN
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics: Demonstrated leadership skills through involvement in extracurricular activities
Special Preference: No
Financial Need: Yes—Provide a completed College Cost Estimator and Boone County release form (PDF 388K) in a sealed envelope and return it to the guidance department.
Minimum GPA: “B” average during high school
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 1 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: Yes

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $4,000 per year for tuition and room & board
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. 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
  5. College Cost Estimator and Boone County release form (PDF 388K) in sealed envelope.

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

What is the value & importance of community service & what does it mean to you?

Format: Typed, double spaced
Maximum Length: Two pages
Selection By: Community Foundation of Boone County 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