Amber Dyson Scholarship
Northern Indiana Community Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: July 1.
To provide scholarships to Fulton County residents and high school graduates who are pursuing postsecondary education. Qualifications: Applicants must be a graduating seniors from Rochester High School, Caston High School or Tippecanoe Valley High School who are continuing their education in the medical field at an Indiana college or university, working toward a four-year, 2 two year degree; must be pre-k, primary or secondary school students; particular focus will be given to those students seeking a degree in a medical field program; must be undergraduate or graduate students at a college or university who are pursuing studies or conducting research to meet the requirements for an academic or professional degree; students - whether full-time or part-time - who receive a scholarship for study at an educational institution that provides an educational program acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor's or higher degree, or offers a training program to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation and is authorized under federal or state law to provide such a program and is accredited by a national recognized accreditation agency. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria; criteria for scholarship may include, but are not limited to, the following: prior academic performance; performance of each applicant on tests designed to measure ability and aptitude for educational work; recommendations from instructors of such applicant and any others who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities; additional biographical information regarding an applicant’s career, academic and other relevant experiences, financial need; conclusions basis as to the applicant’s motivation, character, ability, or potential. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should attach personally identifiable information may include, but are not limited to: full name, address, email address and phone numbers, guardian name(s), address(es), email address(es) and phone number(s), gender, ethnicity, academic information, current and future enrollment information, involvement in work, school, and community activities, personal essays, birthdate. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified; Medicine.