This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate planning to enroll in a 4-year education program.  The student must have a minimum 3.2 GPA. Students enrolled at Manchester College will be given preference for this scholarship.

This scholarship is given to a graduating senior:

• Applicants must have a declared major in sign language, speech, or therapy.
• Applicants must rank in the upper ½ of the graduating class
• Applicants must be accepted by a college or university that he/she chooses
• Applicants must possess good character, initiative, and desire

The graduate selected for the medical career Wakarusa Lions Club Scholarship is expected to meet each of the following criteria:

• The graduate is enrolling in a four-year bachelor degree program leading toward a medical career (doctor, nurse, radiologist, etc.) or a health-related career (pharmacy, prosthetics, athletic trainer, etc.)
• The senior’s high school academic record indicates he/she is likely to be successful in taking the necessary college course work leading toward the chosen medical career.
• The graduate lives in the Wakarusa Elementary School attendance district.

The selection for these scholarships is based on the following criteria:

• Academics
• Clubs
• Attendance
• Student Essay
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Teacher Evaluations
• Leadership
• Work Experience
• Community Service
• Phone-a-Thon Participation

The Founders’ Scholarship is being presented as a reflection of why the NorthWood Chapter of DFS was initially created in 1988.  The focus is to select a hard-working student who will become a stable wage earner, a responsible citizen and a lifelong learner in adult life.  This scholarship will be awarded to a NorthWood graduate who best meets the following criteria:

• The recipient plans to enroll in a course of study that will lead to an Associate’s degree or the completion of a one year Certified Program
• The recipient is in the top 50% of his/her graduating class
• The recipient participated in extra-curricular programs while at NorthWood 
  • (Academics, agriculture, athletics, fine arts, etc.)
• The recipient has significant after school or summer work experience
• The recipient has been recognized by the high school staff as a person who is compassionate and is committed to improving the lives of others

These scholarships are given to selected seniors and are based on need, scholastic standing and all around ability.  Any student who is going to continue his/her education may apply.

• Applicants must rank in the upper 2/3 of their class and have a 3.5 GPA
• Has displayed leadership qualities in and out of school
• Is involved in community service (church, civic clubs, etc.)
• Additional criteria will include:  need, teacher evaluation and attendance

This scholarship recipient will be chosen based on the following criteria:

• Minimum of 3.0 grade point average
• Accepted to a college or university with major declared
• Extra-curricular activities:  Athletics, Band, Choir, Student Council, etc.
• Strong character
• Community Service:  Consideration will be given to Scout and or Key Club members if other qualifications are met.

The recipients of these scholarships must meet the following criteria:

• Resides in the Nappanee area
• Active in their community groups, church and organizations
• Plans to study business, agriculture or engineering at a 4-year college, junior college or technical school

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating graduate who is enrolled as an education major in a four-year degree program. The applicant must meet the following qualifications:

• Preference will be given to children of a WEA member.
• Secondary preference will go to a student planning to major in Education 
• Applicant ranks in the upper 1/3 of the graduating class
• Possesses favorable attitudes, habits, and qualities of good citizenship
• Has the potential to succeed at the college/university level
• Additional selection criteria will include: grade point average, class rank, SAT scores and attendance.