Empowering Success Scholarship

Established in 2022 by Floyd & Cindy Rutan to provide educational assistance to students living in the Flat Rock-Hawcreek community.

Edward Jones Investments Scholarship

Established in 2007 by the Bartholomew County Edward Jones financial advisors to provide scholarships to help students pursuing a career in financial services.

Duane Barrows Scholarship

Established in memory of Duane Barrows, a coach at Columbus High School, who died in an auto accident in 1979. Coach Barrows led the Columbus High School swimming team to six state swimming championships.

Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI) William K. Hadar Scholarship

Established in 2016 by DSI to perpetuate the achievements and dreams of future professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and to honor DSI’s longest serving Chief Executive Officer, Bill Hadar. Bill served 28 years with DSI and an additional 12 in leadership roles with other organizations that serve individuals with disabilities. Bill guided DSI through some of its greatest challenges and helped it grow from a seven-county service area in Indiana to 44.

Dave Galle Memorial Scholarship

Established by friends, colleagues and family to honor the memory of Dave Galle and his work in our community. Dave was a man of quiet strength and integrity, who treated others with respect and compassion. He also understood the value of education and its ability to improve quality of life. As executive director of the Community Education Coalition, Dave championed efforts to increase availability of quality education in our region, from pre-K through the postsecondary level. His greatest wish was to ensure that students in our region would have the opportunity to pursue education that could lead to well-paying employment, regardless of income, race or background.

Daniel Altmiller and Elizabeth Altmiller Memorial Scholarship

Established by Bill and Jeanne Altmiller to honor the memory of their son, Danny, who passed away in December 2009, and their daughter, Elizabeth, who passed away in July 2015 and to recognize individuals who give their time and talents to help children with special needs.

Dana Barton Merter Memorial Tennis Scholarship

Established in memory of Dana Barton Merter, an avid tennis player and a supporter of junior tennis. Bartholomew County graduating high school senior who has played tennis and is pursuing post-secondary education. Letter of recommendation from a current or former tennis coach required. Financial need will be considered.

Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne

Established by the Columbus Rotary Club to honor club member Judson S. Erne, former principal of Columbus High School, for his many years of devotion to Bartholomew County – within the educational community as well as the social services community.

Columbus Crush Scholarship

Established by a group of Bartholomew County parents whose children wanted to play competitive travel baseball in 2000 and supported by the Bartholomew County Parks and Recreation Board of Directors.