Community Foundation of Boone County

Marjorie Stonehill English, Journalism and Creative Arts Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Marjorie Stonehill for students who want to pursue careers in the fields of English, Journalism or the Creative Arts. During her lifetime, she was able to achieve her own college experience through the help of scholarships and wanted to assist other Boone County students in a similar manner. Marjorie had been a long time resident of Zionsville and passed away in January of 2007.
Date Established: 2000
Length of Scholarship: One year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Western Boone, Zionsville High School, Lebanon High School or Sheridan High School
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: English, Journalism, or Creative Arts
Special Characteristics: No
Special Preference: No
Financial Need: Yes
Minimum GPA: 3.0 (4.0 system) and top 30% of class
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 2 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: Possible

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $950 (amount awarded in 2006-07)
Method: Check paid 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. 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: Description of your goals for the future and who has been influential in your life.
  • Format: Typed, double-spaced
  • Length: One page
Selection By: Stonehill 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