Dearborn Comm. Foundation accepting scholarship applications

(LAWRENCEBURG, Ind.) – The Dearborn Community Foundation has three different scholarship applications that are available before October 1. 

Students can apply for the scholarships by clicking here.

Here are the scholarships:

The Ivy Tech Community College Scholarship

Encourages Dearborn County residents to improve their educational attainment locally. Scholarships of up to $500 are awarded to a maximum of two students continuing their education at Ivy Tech Community College. The scholarships must be used within one year from the time they are awarded. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition and books.

The Clifford & Gladys Ellerbrook Ender Nursing Scholarship

Was established to help ensure that nursing care needs of the residents of Dearborn and Ohio counties are satisfied. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help individuals receive adequate education and training to meet the nursing care needs of the two counties. This scholarship opportunity is open to students who reside in Dearborn County and who are pursuing a diploma program, such as LPN, RN or the equivalent from an accredited institution. Up to $5,000 in scholarships are available.

The Lehner Women Empowering Women Scholarship

Was established by DCF through its Women Empowering Women Program – aimed at empowering women of all ages. The scholarship is designed to help a non-traditional female student who has not had the opportunity to attend college or to complete her post-secondary education started previously in life. One scholarship up to $500 will be awarded. The scholarship may be applied to tuition, books and required fees.

Anyone seeking more information about available scholarships or how to establish a scholarship endowment fund at DCF, please call (812) 539-4115.