Rodney Britton Non-Traditional Scholarship Grant

Rodney Britton Non-Traditional Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc.
Last Updated: October 06, 2025

Summary

The Rodney Britton Non-Traditional Scholarship, established by Howard and Maxine Cook in memory of their son Jon Rodney Britton, supports graduates of Montgomery County public high schools pursuing studies in mechanical or industrial fields at accredited vocational or technical colleges. This scholarship is renewable, promoting educational advancement for local students who meet specific eligibility criteria, including residency and acceptance into a qualifying program.

Overview

Rodney Britton Non-Traditional Scholarship Rodney Britton Scholarship by Howard and Maxine Cook Howard and Maxine owned and/or operated several local businesses including Merchants Delivery and Storage, North American Van Lines Agency, Pelican Service Company, and Maxine's Accessories. Howard was an inventor and obtained a patent in 1947 for his Electric Tail Gate Lift. He also served our country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. During the war, Maxine was a local telephone operator and later, assembled B-25 airplanes in a factory in Los Angeles. She moved back to Crawfordsville and after her marriage to Howard, helped him with their businesses. Through a bequest, they established this scholarship fund in memory of Maxine's son, Jon Rodney Britton.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Britton Scholarship is awarded to graduates of Montgomery County public high schools, who will be attending a 2 or 4-year vocational or technical college for study in the mechanical or industrial field. The scholarship is renewable.Criteria:Be a graduate of a Montgomery County, Indiana High SchoolBe a resident of Montgomery County, IndianaBe pursuing a degree in the mechanical or industrial fieldBe accepted into and attend an accredited two-or four–year vocational or technical school