Mr. Wickens established this scholarship in memory of his wife, who passed away in 2006. Mrs. Wickens taught at Hauser High School for 26 years, from 1952 to 1978.

Established in memory of John R. Skobel III, a Columbus North High School student who died in an automobile accident in 1988.

Established by members of the soccer community to honor John McLachlan and the many years of work that he has given to the soccer program in Columbus.

Established in 1994 by Wilma Beam in memory of J. Howard Beam. Mr. Beam farmed in Bartholomew County and served on the Heritage Fund’s Board of Directors.

Established by a bequest from the estate of J. Albert “Al” Finkel, Jr. of Hope. Mr. Finkel was a 1941 graduate of Purdue University. Mrs. Finkel was a life-long educator in the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation and was honored as a Sagamore of the Wabash for her educational influence on children.

Established by Christa M. von Buchler in memory of her husband, Helmut, and her son Hartmut. The von Buchlers came to Bartholomew County from Germany in 1955. Their family has always been involved with the 4-H program.

Established to honor Harold R. Crawford who passed in 2014. Harold was a graduate of Purdue University in engineering and a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force. Harold was very proud of serving his country and appreciated the education he received in earning his engineer degree. Harold, being a member of Columbus for most of his life, would be honored to offer financial assistance to a fellow Columbus student to receive a valuable education in engineering.

Established in memory of Greg Craft who lost his life in a tragic accident in 2021. Greg was a 1995 graduate of Columbus East High School and a member of the football team.

Established in memory of Goldie Gibson. Ms. Gibson worked on behalf of the poor in Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, and adjacent counties.

Established in 2008 in memory of Frank Burbrink by his parents, Greg and Bonnie Burbrink, and family and friends to celebrate and honor Frank’s love of 4-H and the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair. Frank was a nine-year member of the Bartholomew County 4-H program and held various leadership positions on 4-H and the Fair Board until his death from a car accident in 2007.