Jerry Herron Memorial Scholarship Grant

Jerry Herron Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Summary

The Jerry Herron Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation Alliance, supports graduating seniors from Mt. Vernon High School who excel in economics or plan to pursue further education in this field. Applicants must be recommended by the Economics teacher. This scholarship honors the legacy of Jerry Herron while empowering students to achieve their academic goals in economics, fostering their potential to contribute positively to society.

Overview

The Posey County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation Alliance, a network of nine community foundations serving counties in southwestern Indiana. The Alliance provides management and administrative expertise to county-wide community foundations, empowering each to promote philanthropy, build endowment and improve wellbeing in our local communities. Community Scholarship Program Many of our donors have honored their loved ones, communities, high schools, colleges, or professions by endowing scholarship opportunities through the Community Foundation. We administer separate scholarship funds established by individuals, families, corporations, and organizations to assist local students in pursuit of advanced education. Together, these scholarships make up our Community Scholarship Program. Jerry Herron Memorial Scholarship Graduating seniors of Mt. Vernon High School who have excelled in the study of economics during high school or who intend to further their post-secondary education in the study of economics. Applicants must be recommended by the Economics teacher at Mt. Vernon High School.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.