Scholarships Awarded – 2006
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program
The purpose of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) is to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana and to leverage further the ability of Indiana’s community foundations to enhance the quality of life of the state’s residents.
Since the LECSP was first offered in 1998, the Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. has been pleased to award Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships to Dearborn County students graduating from high school. In 2006, the Dearborn Community Foundation was eligible to nominate recipients and alternates for two full tuition scholarships. The LECSP provides scholarships for full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $800 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis, leading to a baccalaureate degree at any Indiana public or private college or university accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The 2006 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars: Erin Bruner, a graduate of South Dearborn High School, is currently attending Indiana University in Bloomington. She is majoring in Accounting. Michael Williams, a graduate of Oldenburg Academy, is currently attending Purdue University in Lafayette. He is majoring in engineering.
Dearborn Community Foundation Educational Grant
The Dearborn Community Foundation, Inc. wants to recognize the outstanding abilities of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists. The Board of Directors has chosen to award $1,000 to LECSP finalists from each school district. The educational grants are renewable for up to four years providing the recipient maintains at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA. The 2006 DCF Scholars are:
Kevin Bree, Lawrenceburg High School graduate
Emily Cecil, East Central High School graduate
Kyle Eckstein, East Central High School graduate
Sheryl Stenger, East Central High School graduate
Denise Ann Beyer Memorial Scholarship
The intent of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a deserving South Dearborn High School student who has the academic foundation, sincere desire and motivation to complete a four-year college program and who might not otherwise have the financial means to begin to do so. The recipient must be planning to pursue a degree in math or science related field, including but not limited to: computers, engineering, economics, business, pharmacy, nursing or teaching science/math/computers. The 2006 recipient of the $500 memorial scholarship is Michaela Horton.
Michael Cleary Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was started in memory of Michael Cleary, who was killed in an auto accident in January 2000. At the time, Mike was a freshman at East Central High School. He liked being with his friends, football, hiking, camping, tearing things apart, and rebuilding them, but his greatest passion was snow skiing. Mike had a good heart and was always willing to help where there was a need. The recipient of the 2006 scholarship in the amount of $500 is Keith Schebler.
Ross Eiler Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was started in memory of Ross Eiler, who was killed in an auto accident in April of 2001. Ross graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 2000. While in school, he excelled in academics, sports, leadership and service commitment. Ross’ family and the Lawrenceburg Schools Endowment Corporation wish to recognize the values that Ross exemplified through the establishment of this fund. The 2006 recipient of the $1,000 scholarship is Kevin Bree.
Clifford and Gladys Ellerbrook Ender Nursing Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to help ensure that the nursing care needs of the residents of Dearborn and Ohio counties are satisfied. To accomplish this, people must be adequately educated and trained. This scholarship program is created to assist interested people in meeting the expenses required of that education and training and who meet specific eligibility criteria. Anna Klimczewski was awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2,800; Carrie Cole-Land received a $1,200 scholarship, Laura Goodwin was awarded $700 and Caroline Shaffer was awarded $900.
Ivy Tech Educational Grant
The Dearborn Community Foundation has chosen to encourage Dearborn County residents to improve their level of educational attainment locally. Educational grants are awarded to up five continuing Ivy Tech State College students. Lindsey Hubbs was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
Laughery Valley Fraternal Order of Police Scholarship
The Laughery Valley F.O.P. Lodge #146 awards up to two separate scholarships to each of the following school districts (including home school students): Lawrenceburg, South Dearborn, Sunman Dearborn, AND Rising Sun.
Scholarships are awarded to individuals planning to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university and/or a two-year technical program certificate at an accredited institution. The 2005 recipients of the $500 scholarships are Jill Goldschmidt of LHS, Amy Cleeter of SDHS, Dustin Kitchell of SDHS, Lauren Cline of ECHS, and Lindsey Zimmerman of ECHS.
City of Lawrenceburg Educational Grant
The Dearborn Community Foundation is pleased to administer the City of Lawrenceburg Educational Grant Program. It is the intent of the City of Lawrenceburg to financially assist every graduate of Lawrenceburg High School who pursues a post-secondary education which includes, but is not necessarily limited to, any 4-year school, 2-year school, 1-year certificate program or apprenticeship program. The program began with the Class of 2002. Educational funds are renewable for up to four years as long as the student continues to meet all established eligibility criteria. Educational grants for the Class of 2006 were $1,600 per recipient. A total of 147 students received this grant in 2006 totaling $235,200 in educational grant awards.
Lawrenceburg Kiwanis Club Scholarship
The Lawrenceburg Kiwanis Club was established as one of the first Kiwanis Clubs in the world on January 27, 1923. This club has been serving the community for more than 81 years. Kiwanis has a long history of commitment of improving the lives and welfare of children and young adults. The 2006 recipient of this $500 scholarship is Jesika Elsbury.
Frank R. Longcamp Scholarship
The Frank R. Longcamp Scholarship was established with the Foundation in 2006 as part of a trust transferred from a local banking establishment. Mr. Longcamp wanted to leave a legacy following his death that would help deserving students fulfill their post-secondary educational goals. Scholarship awards are determined by a designated committee who evaluates applicants based on established criteria. The selection committee chose to distribute three scholarships in the amounts of $500 each through the DCF in 2006. This year’s recipients are Lindsey Zimmerman or ECHS, Kelsey McMullen of LHS and Mackenzie Tyler of SDHS
Partners in Education Scholarship
The Lawrenceburg Schools Endowment Corporation, in partnership with Dearborn Savings Association and United Community Bank, awards ten Achievement Scholarships to graduating seniors of Lawrenceburg High School who will enroll in an institution of higher learning in a four-year or any post-secondary institution of higher learning no later than the fall of the year the scholarship is granted. The recipients of the 2006 scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 each are Travis Beard, Angela Burris, Lea Chinn, Kristin Gibler, Victoria Gibler, Jill Goldschmidt, Kelsey McMullen, Molly Reynolds, Mallisa Stott, and Amber Walcott.
Perpetual Rotary Scholarship
For over fifty years, there was an active Rotary Club in Aurora. At the time that the club disbanded in 1999, it had its own Aurora Rotary Scholarship Foundation. The club membership voted to end its own foundation and turn the assets over to the Dearborn Community Foundation. Because of this, the Rotary is able to keep a presence in the community and continue to help with scholarship funds for South Dearborn High School students. The 2006 recipient of the $500 is Dustin Kitchell.
Ray Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Ray H. Peterson, a life-ling resident of Dearborn County, spent the majority of his life employed by the General Electric Company as a Senior Field Engineer. He achieved many accomplishments during his tenure with GE through his knowledge, expertise, extraordinary efforts and dedication. Mr. Peterson was greatly aware that higher education was a vital component that allowed one to excel in a profession. Alice Peterson, Bonni Peterson, and Junior Lester serve as the donor-advisors to this fund and assist in selecting the scholarship recipient. The recipient of the 2006 $1,000 scholarship is Casey Bushman.
Ronald Selmeyer Scholarship
Ronald Selmeyer, a former Greendale City Councilman, was nominated and awarded the 1999 Hometown Leadership Award through the Wal-Mart Foundation. With this award, Mr. Selmeyer has again made a difference in his community by establishing the Ronald Selmeyer Scholarship. The 2006 recipient of the $500 scholarship is Alyssa Lewis.