Community Foundation of Boone County

Western Boone - Pliny and Mildred Randall Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: The late Mildred and Pliny Randall, who farmed in northern Boone County near Thorntown. It offers two- and four-year renewable scholarships to students at four area high schools. The Community Foundation of Boone County is responsible for administering the scholarships that go to Western Boone High School students. A selection committee of five school staff members (at least one from each district schools), one parent, and one student chooses the recipients.
Date Established: 1994
Length of Scholarship: Annual
Renewable: Yes - for two, three, or four years (as long as full-time enrollment and "C" grade average is maintained)

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Western Boone High School
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college, university or technical school
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics: No
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: Maintain at least a "C" average
Written Essay: No
References: Yes - 3 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: No

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $1,000 per year
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. Three reference forms (one from current or recent 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.])
  4. College Cost Estimator and Boone County release form (PDF 388K) in sealed envelope.
Selection By: 5 member selection committee from WEBO community; 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