Raleigh and Thelma Abshier Scholarship Grant

Raleigh and Thelma Abshier Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc.
Amount: US $740
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

The Raleigh and Thelma Abshier Scholarship is an annual award established by Jeaniece Scheessele to honor her parents. It aims to support graduating seniors from South Spencer High School in their pursuit of post-secondary education. Selection criteria focus on the applicants' resilience in facing challenges, strong work ethic, and commitment to helping others, making it a meaningful opportunity for local students to advance their education.

Overview

The Spencer 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. Raleigh and Thelma Abshier Scholarship Annual scholarship created by Jeaniece Scheessele to advance education in honor of her parents. For graduating seniors of South Spencer High School pursuing post-secondary education. Selection Criteria Selection will be based on applicant’s success in overcoming difficult circumstances, a history of working hard to achieve aspirations and goals, and the desire to help others.

Eligibility

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