Community Foundation of Boone County

Bob and Sue Wise Living Memorial Music Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 4 November 2007)

Background

Established By: Family and friends of Bob Wise. Bob was a band and choral director at Speedway High School for 33 years and dedicated his life to mentoring youth through his love of music, people and God.
Date Established: 2006
Length of Scholarship: One year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Speedway, Indiana
Diploma: Speedway High School
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics:
  1. Member of the SHS Music Program for at least 2 years.
  2. Exhibit qualities of scholarship, leadership, hard work and responsibility in pursuing/developing musicianship
Special Preference: Planning to major in music in college.
Financial Need: N/A
Minimum GPA: 2.0 (4.0 system)
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 2 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: None

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $1,000 one time
Method: Check paid directly to the college or university

Application Requirements

Deadline: February 1, 2008
Send To: Speedway 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 (one from a teacher and one from a person in the community) (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. Essay that tells how your experience in music has contributed to your personal growth and will help you in the future.
  2. Format: Typed, double spaced
  3. Minimum Length: One page
    Maximum Length: Two page
Selection By: Committee composition (members of the committee cannot have a child in contention for the scholarship) & approved by the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Boone County
  • 1 faculty member of the SHS music department
  • 1 SHS administrator picked by the principal
  • 1 community representative picked by the other members of the committee

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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