Samuel Elliott Perkins IV Memorial Scholarship Grant

Samuel Elliott Perkins IV Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

Overview

We administer a number of scholarships, which range from the traditional academic and athletic awards to corporate and special circumstances offerings. These scholarships are open to all residents of Marshall County, as long as other requirements are met. Applying for a scholarship is free, so we invite you to spend some time finding opportunities for which you are a good fit. Samuel Elliott Perkins IV Memorial Scholarship The Samuel Elliott Perkins IV Memorial Scholarship was created through an estate gift from Mary Collins Perkins in memory of her husband for the purpose of providing scholarships to Marshall County resident students pursuing a degree from Purdue University. The amounts of scholarships and the numbers of winners will depend on the number and quality of applicants. Additional money will be available in the following years. Students reapplying for a scholarship should note the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Senior graduating from Marshall County, Indiana High School or homeschooled with a Marshall County residence.Must be accepted and plan to attend Purdue University as a full-time student (any campus) in the fall semester following high school senior graduation. GPA of 3.0 or higher (high school transcript must be provided) OR minimum SAT score of 1050 or ACT score of 22.The scholarship is non-renewable, although students may apply each year.