Scholarships for Adults & Non-Traditional Students
The Community Foundation of Hancock County offers educational support for Hancock County, Indiana adults who are seeking post-secondary training or schooling to improve their career prospects. There are also some opportunities provided by specific businesses in the area. The application is open year-round until all funds are used.
What You Should Know
- Applicants are required to meet the “independent student” criteria as defined by the FAFSA in order to qualify.
- Applicants must have had their normal course of education interrupted for any reason.
- Applicants must plan to pursue a post-secondary education credential at the undergraduate level in an online or traditional setting. We are not able to fund graduate degrees.
- Recipients will be chosen based on financial need.
Applicants will have a personal interview with representatives from Leaders in Navigating Knowledge and the Community Foundation of Hancock County. - Scholarships are for students who live in Hancock County, Indiana or are employees or relatives of employees of companies owned by Pride Investment Partners based in Greenfield, Indiana.
Available
Scholarships
The below funds contribute to the Foundation’s non-traditional scholarships. Applicants may be awarded scholarships from one or more funds, as need is determined. There is only one application for non-traditional scholarships.
Adult Re-Education Fund
Established by John and Linda Zimmermann, this scholarship provides support to adults who wish to obtain additional education and/or training in order to increase employment opportunities.
Cargold Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dennis and Evelyn Chapman to honor Dennis’ parents and their belief in higher education.
Helen Roath Memorial Fund
Established by Helen’s husband, Rollo, the fund is intended to help adult students return to the classroom.
Adult Re-Education Fund
Established by John and Linda Zimmermann, this scholarship provides support to adults who wish to obtain additional education and/or training in order to increase employment opportunities.
Cargold Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dennis and Evelyn Chapman to honor Dennis’ parents and their belief in higher education.
Helen Roath Memorial Fund
Established by Helen’s husband, Rollo, the fund is intended to help adult students return to the classroom.
Nancy King “Dare to Dream” Fund
The purpose of this fund is to honor the Greenfield Kiwanis Club, a group whose members were like family to Nancy, through the provision of scholarships to persons who wish to obtain additional education.
William W. Weil Good Citizen Scholarship
William W. Weil was born and raised in Greenfield, Indiana. After serving in the Korean War as an Aviation Engineer, he returned to Greenfield and became a respected local businessman as manager of the Broadway Lumber Company and the Weil Theatre. Bill was best known as a member of the Greenfield Banking Company Board of Directors for over 53 years. This scholarship was established to reward good citizenship.
Richard and Judith E. White Memorial Fund
Richard, a successful business owner in the local community, and Judith, a Registered Nurse, both supported those that believed in furthering their own career and making a better life for themselves. Their children, Keith White and Stephanie White-Longworth established a scholarship fund to provide educational support for non-traditional students.
LINK - Leaders in Navigating Knowledge
Whether someone’s goal involves knowing how to pay for college or training, to understanding how to navigate the post-secondary education system, LINK works to help people and businesses connect to the resources they need to keep learning.
Nancy King “Dare to Dream” Fund
The purpose of this fund is to honor the Greenfield Kiwanis Club, a group whose members were like family to Nancy, through the provision of scholarships to persons who wish to obtain additional education.
William W. Weil Good Citizen Scholarship
William W. Weil was born and raised in Greenfield, Indiana. After serving in the Korean War as an Aviation Engineer, he returned to Greenfield and became a respected local businessman as manager of the Broadway Lumber Company and the Weil Theatre. Bill was best known as a member of the Greenfield Banking Company Board of Directors for over 53 years. This scholarship was established to reward good citizenship.
Richard and Judith E. White Memorial Fund
Richard, a successful business owner in the local community, and Judith, a Registered Nurse, both supported those that believed in furthering their own career and making a better life for themselves. Their children, Keith White and Stephanie White-Longworth established a scholarship fund to provide educational support for non-traditional students.
LINK - Leaders in Navigating Knowledge
Whether someone’s goal involves knowing how to pay for college or training, to understanding how to navigate the post-secondary education system, LINK works to help people and businesses connect to the resources they need to keep learning.
