Gillenwater Scholarship (College Scholarship Award)  Grant

The Gillenwater Scholarship, established by William Gillenwater III, supports high school seniors from Posey County pursuing a baccalaureate degree. This annual, renewable scholarship of $1,460 encourages academic excellence and motivates students to achieve their full potential. Applicants must be in the upper third of their class and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. The scholarship aims to recognize and reward educational aspirations within the community.

Annual, renewable scholarship created by William Gillenwater III to encourage Posey County high school students to further their education, to recognize academic achievement of those graduating from high school and continuing their education, and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential.
Renewal Details
May be renewable for consecutive sophomore, junior , and senior years. Renewal applications may be considered provided the recipient has maintained full-time status and a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) during the freshman and ensuing years. Renewal award amounts may differ from the original award. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student accounts.

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria
Graduating high school seniors of any Posey County high school enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree at an accredited four-year degree-granting institution. Applicants must be in the upper third of their high school senior class.