Provides a scholarship to a graduating senior at Frontier High School pursuing

a degree in Education; preference is given to a student attending Indiana State University. The Altmans farmed in White County, and Beulah was a long-time teacher.

Little is known of John Bartoo and Ida Bartoo, except that they farmed, most likely in Benton County. Pursuant to the Bartoo trust used to establish the fund, this fund provides a scholarship to a graduating Tri-County senior pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture or agri-business.

Keith Bernhardt graduated from Remington HS in 1939 and Purdue University in 1942. A very successful engineer, he lived in Connecticut his entire life but never forgot his home community. This scholarship benefits a Remington resident graduating from Tri-County High School.

Established in memory of Louis Blum (1951-2006), founder of Alloy Custom Products in Delphi, this scholarship supports a student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at Purdue University or a welding degree at Ivy Tech Community College. It is available to students at Twin Lakes High School and Delphi High School.

This scholarship, established in 2007, is awarded to a graduating senior from Frontier High School who has earned a letter in sports during his/her senior year, has a strong academic record, and who is in need of financial assistance in order to attend college. John (1944-2009) taught and coached at Frontier and Delphi High Schools after graduating from college, followed by a long career on the Mercantile Exchange.

Established through the Mildred L. Cox (1909-2003) Trust, scholarships from this fund are awarded to Twin Lakes graduating seniors, or previous Twin Lakes graduates enrolled in a college or university, for whom financial assistance is a necessity.

Established by these long-time Chalmers-area farmers, this scholarship is awarded to a Frontier graduating senior who is pursuing higher education or training; applicants must demonstrate involvement in 4-H and/or interest in music and the arts.

Donald Dunk (1936-2011)grew up in Clinton County and spent his career with a large engineering firm. He enjoyed people – and enjoyed helping people, most often quietly and behind the scenes. A passionate supporter of education, he left his entire estate to establish this scholarship, which supports students from Carroll, Clinton and White Counties.

The application is limited to a select number of students. Please see your guidance counselor before applying.

This scholarship was established by M. Yvonne Koertge in memory of her husband, Paul, with whom she owned and operated the Riviera Resort complex on Lake Shafer for over 50 years. In tribute to Paul’s keen business sense, the scholarship was created to support a student pursuing a college degree and career in business. In addition to being an outstanding businessman, Paul was passionately committed to community, serving on many local boards, committees, and organizations. It is hoped that this scholarship’s recipient will commit time, talent, and treasure to better both business and community.

One scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Frontier, North White, Tri-County or Twin Lakes High School intending to pursue a college degree and career in business, particularly with an interest in entrepreneurship.

(Twin Lake students: please contact your guidance office for a Twin Lakes Common Application.)

Luke Frist graduated from Tri-County High School in 2001. He was a 10-year 4-H

member, played in the school band, and was on the football and track teams. During high

school, he joined the Army Reserves, followed by enlistment. Luke died in January 2004

after his platoon was hit in Kuwait. This scholarship honors Luke’s commitment to

family, community, and country.

Charles, a retired dentist, and Treva, a retired nurse, lived different places, traveled the world extensively, both for business and pleasure, and are passionately committed to addressing the challenge of access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural communities. These Brookston residents created this scholarship to encourage dental, medical, and other healthcare students to work hard for the benefit of others and to consider Investing their education back into rural communities that need their talent, abilities, and commitment.

Established by J. Bradley and Kaye Gutwein in honor of Brad’s entrepreneurial and community-minded grandfathers, this fund provides annual scholarships for college, one each to a graduating senior from North White and Twin Lakes High Schools.

Bob Hanni (1926-2017) believed in and was committed to lifelong education. Whether as an educator in the classroom, school superintendent, banker, or community advocate, he encouraged everyone to use their vision and talents for the greater good. This scholarship is available to a graduating senior from Frontier, North White, Tri-County, or Twin Lakes High School. For students intending to pursue higher education through a nonprofit college, university, or school of training.

This scholarship endowment is a permanent fund that will provide scholarship awards to seniors graduating from North White High School and Tri-County High School.

Annie Horton was a vivacious, creative young woman when she was killed in a car accident the summer after her sophomore year at North White High School. The Annie Horton Summer Scholarship is available to a freshman, sophomore or junior wishing to attend a summer program, particularly those in leadership, journalism, art, music, or science, though the scholarship is not limited to those interests and programs.

Bette Kestle Huffman (1922-2010) started playing the piano at age 6 and shared her love of music around the world as she followed her husband, Robert (Bob, 1922-2010), during his military career. This scholarship is awarded to a Twin Lakes graduating senior who exhibits a love of music and commitment to continuing that interest, not necessarily as a career but for personal growth and enjoyment.

Established by his brother, Robert, this scholarship pays tribute to James Huffman (1920-1942), an Air Force pilot killed in a World War II training mission. This scholarship funds a Twin Lakes graduating senior interested in entering military service, particularly one interested in becoming a pilot.

Please contact your guidance office for Twin Lakes Scholarships Common Application form

Paul Robert “Bob” and Irene Irons were lifelong residents of Monon. They had no

children of their own but held a strong interest in education. Irene was an elementary

teacher for 25 years and Bob served on North White’s Board of Trustees for many

years, including time as its president. This scholarship, first awarded in 1987, supports students pursuing a degree in elementary education.

A fund established in memory of Valerie James (1979-1997), a vibrant and compassionate young woman killed in a tragic car accident the summer before her senior year at Tri-County High School. This scholarship is awarded to a Tri-County High School graduating senior who has been active in 4-H (preferably a 10-year member and Junior Leader) and exhibits a “don’t quit” attitude. The award is presented annually at the White County 4-H Fair.

Tyra and Angela Wright both graduated from Twin Lakes High School; Tyra in 1979 and

Angela in 1982. Both very interested in the health field, Tyra became an occupational therapist and Angela, a speech therapist. Both were killed as the result of a tragic accident on Lake Freeman in 2018. This scholarship is awarded to a Twin Lakes graduating senior pursuing secondary education in a health field, with special consideration going to a graduating senior who is a member of the Monticello United Methodist Church.

Adam Krintz was a spirited member of the Twin Lakes Class of 2002; one month after his graduation, leukemia claimed the life of this outgoing, well- liked student. In his memory, his family annually awards a college scholarship to a graduating senior at Twin Lakes High School.

At their 50th reunion, several members of the Monticello Class of ’61 decided that they would create a scholarship in gratitude for the strong foundation provided for them by the Monticello schools and community. The award is given to a graduating senior at Twin Lakes who has a strong academic record, has been an active member of the community, and who needs financial assistance in order to attend college.

Sandi Pitstick (1949-2008) taught elementary school for 37 years, 34 of them in the Tri-County school system. Established by her husband Rodney, this scholarship fund benefits a Tri-County graduating senior pursuing a college degree in elementary education.

The Sanblooms have a strong love for 4-H—after all, it was where the couple met many years ago! Robert & Joan married in 1956, and settled in Round Grove Township where they raised their two daughters, Peggy and Colleen. They’ve dedicated their lives to family, love for land, and respect for education. In addition to this scholarship that supports students from Tri-County entering to the field of agriculture, the Sanblooms also established a fund at the Foundation that supports the White County Agricultural Association.

Linda Taulman (1950-2015) was a teacher and coach – of athletics and of life. Her exuberant spirit and deep faith inspired everyone she met, regardless of circumstances. This scholarship was created in her memory by Linda’s husband, Duane, within the Tri-County Educational Foundation Project Fund, a fund administered by the Community Foundation of White County to provide recognition and support for academics in the Tri-County School Corporation.

Mya Thompson was an active student at Twin Lakes High School before she and her mother, Stephanie Thompson tragically perished in a house fire in 2022. Mya’s zest for life, sense of humor, and positive attitude were contagious to all who knew her. A top-level swimmer on the Twin Lakes Swim Team, she also participated in Boilermaker Aquatics at Purdue University. This loving scholarship was established in her memory to honor Mya’s legacy as a competitive swimmer fueled by spirit, tenacity, camaraderie, and a true love of life.

Stephanie Thompson was a vibrant member of the Monticello community before tragically perishing in a house fire with her daughter, Mya in 2022. A 23-year career with the State Police, Stephanie was well-respected and a visionary officer. She was passionately invested in helping the next generation become the very best they could be. She coached volleyball at North White and Twin Lakes, in addition to coaching Boilers Juniors Volleyball and Stars & Stripes Volleyball. This loving scholarship has been established in her memory.

Harry and Jean were both beloved and devoted community members. Harry has a long, successful career as a funeral director. Though Jean never went to college, she always aspired to be a teacher. She loved working with children, her church, 4-H and home economics classes. When Jean died in 1998, Harry established this scholarship in her memory to help a Twin Lakes graduating senior pursuing a college degree and career in home economics, teaching or music. Now after Harry's passing, this scholarship also is available for those pursuing degrees in business.

A. J. Wagner (1983-2006) loved sports and spending time with his friends. His parents established this scholarship to assist a graduating Frontier or North White senior who has been active in sports pursue post-secondary education.

This scholarship is not yet available.

This scholarship is not yet available.

This scholarship was established through the Wolcott Lions Club's leftover assets during its dissolution to provide two awards to Tri-County seniors each year.

This scholarship will support students residing in Adams or Jefferson Township in

Carroll County and graduating from a public high school in Carroll or White County.

Preference is given to community college-bound students but may be extended to

4-year college applicants.

Richard and Betty Graf, parents of Sandy Hageman and Susan Bledsoe, were devoted farmers committed to God, family, and community.

Eugene Hageman was born in 1920, the oldest of 9 children. He became a successful farmer in Remington, was a father to Steve and Suzan, and a founding partner of Remington Seeds. A kind and hard-working man who never had the chance to go to college, he believed in “leaving things better than you found them, especially the land.”

Murt Harrington was born north of Goodland in 1898. A livestock dealer, businessman, real estate investor, and storyteller, Murt was one of the most well-known and well-loved people in the community. He became a surrogate and beloved grandfather to Steve and Suzan Hageman and inspired Steve to get involved in the real estate business.

Scholarships (one each: Graf, Hageman, Harrington) are available to graduating Tri-County seniors intending to pursue higher education in the field of agriculture through a nonprofit college or university.

Bill Hartke Memorial Scholarship: A well-loved and respected Math teacher, this scholarship honors Mr. Hartke’s (1943-2007) love of education and his students.

Remington Class of '64 Scholarship: RHS ’64 members remain committed to academics and good citizenship; scholarship available after successful completion of first semester.

Tri-County Scholarships (10)

Applicants must be graduating seniors from Tri-County High School intending to pursue higher education through a nonprofit college, university, or school of training.

Applications will be reviewed using the following criteria: academic record, school-sponsored activities, community service and personal character, and a personal essay.

Created in 2023, this fund was established by the church in order to support their younger active members going into higher education, regardless of school corporation.