Kirby and Caroline Risk Scholarship

Description

Sherry Stark, a former President and CEO of Heritage Fund, created this scholarship in memory of her parents, who both attended Purdue University. Kirby Risk founded Kirby Risk Corporation in Lafayette, Indiana. He was active in civic activities, including bringing Junior Achievement to Lafayette. Caroline Risk, a singer, was a member of the Queen’s Court at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. Both were deeply involved in helping young people. Sherry Stark’s sons graduated from Wabash and Hanover Colleges. This scholarship is intended to reward well-rounded students who demonstrate service to others.

Criteria

Bartholomew County student planning to attend Purdue University, Hanover College, or Wabash College.
Must have at least a 2.67 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants cannot be one of the top ten graduates in their class.
Preference will be given to students with a record of school, church, and/or community involvement.
Special consideration will be given to any student who would be the first member of his/her immediate family to attend college.
Students may apply/re-apply each year they attend college.

Begin accepting applications

October 1, 2024

Application Deadline

January 30, 2025, 4pm

Scholarship amount

$1000-$3000

Scholarship Applied Toward

Tuition & Qualified Educational Expenses

Available on the Combined Application

Questions?

Contact Scholarship Manager Jeanette Marsh at jmarsh@heritagefundbc.org.

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