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Gladys Hancock Shumway Scholarship

Hancock County Community Foundation

Gladys Hancock Shumway Scholarship is founded by Mt. Comfort Alumni Association for Gladys to honor her dedication to education. This fund provides educational support to a graduating Mt. Vernon High School student

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be graduating students from Mt. Vernon High School
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Applicants must be in the top 25% of the class academically
  • Residence:
    Applicants must be current residents of Buck Creek or Vernon Township in Hancock County, Indiana
  • Citizenship:
    Applicants must be current U.S. citizens
  • School:
    Have attended Mt. Vernon High School for at least six semesters prior to graduation
  • College:
    Plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state of Indiana

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    In order of importance, recipients will be chosen based on financial need, personal traits and accomplishments, and pursuit of a degree in Education (only a consideration not a requirement)
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation
  • Other Materials:
    Paragraph outlining your need for this scholarship and your life goals;Completed College Costs Estimator form;All applicants must submit one high-quality, color head shot (shoulders and up). A professional senior photo is preferred. HCCF reserves the right to request additional photos if the submitted photo is not acceptable. *Please note, if you are selected as a scholarship recipient this photo will be used in HCCF publications

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