An annual non-renewable for graduating seniors from Randolph Eastern and Mississinawa Valley High Schools.
David E. Hyre Memorial Scholarship Fund
The David E. Hyre Memorial Scholarship was created by Mr. Hyre’s daughters in his memory. David Hyre, born in 1943, graduated Winchester High School in 1961. He also attended Purdue University (Mechanical Engineering Bachelors), University of Michigan (Mechanical Engineering Masters), and Michigan State University (M.B.A.). He was a part of the Chrysler Institute of Engineering…
Dellarose Sickels Scholarship Fund
The Dellarose Sickels Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 by the Union City High School Class of 1958 to honor their beloved English Literature teacher. Mrs. Sickels instilled the desire to be life-long learners in many of her students through her love of writing, poetry and reading. The scholarship is to be used for furthering…
Diana Fahl Sciences Scholarship
In the early 1990’s Diana Fahl began working at Indiana University East, she saw there was a financial need for single mothers. Diana came up with the idea to create a fundraiser cookbook, with faculty, staff and students submitting recipes. Diana served as the editor, and it was a hit; they reached the level for…
Donald Forrest Hahn & Wilma Fraley Hahn Memorial Scholarship Fund
Donald Forrest Hahn and Wilma (Fraley) Hahn were high school sweethearts in Hollandsburg, Ohio where they graduated in 1941. Don enrolled at Earlham College, but was drafted into the Army to serve in World War II. He was part of the 3rd Army under the command of General Patton and his unit fought at Normandy…
Dr. Dianna K. Wolfe Memorial
Dr. Dianna K. Wolfe was a lifelong resident of Winchester. After graduating from Lee Driver High School at the age of 17, she started Nurses Training at Ball Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, where she received her nursing degree. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana University. She also earned her master’s degree…
Duane & Ruby Wickersham Memorial Scholarship
Duane “Wick” Wickersham went from raising pigs to starting a trucking company and in September of 1944 he was making a delivery to a local factory in Winchester and overheard the plant manager complaining about the employees leaving the facility for lunch. He suggested opening a café inside the facility. A week later the owners…
East Central Ag Crop Insurance Agency Scholarship Fund
Wanting to give back to the community of Randolph County, the owners of East Central Ag Crop Insurance Agency felt there was a need to create a scholarship solely for those students who are pursuing higher education in agriculture, whose ultimate goal is an agricultural-based career. It is awarded to a Randolph County senior pursuing…
Environmental Education Scholarship
This fund was set up by the Randolph County Recycling District. The district was established in 1996, dedicated to helping our community reduce waste, reuse creatively, recycle right, respect the earth and rethink sustainability through community outreach and environmental education programs. The fund held at CFRC was created in 2004 to help further their mission…
Frances I. Woods Scholarship Fund
Frances Woods was born in Farmland, Indiana on March 21, 1926. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Sinclair College, Ball State University, and IU East. Frances retired from Union Trust Bank after 25 years of service. She also worked in real estate for several years and in addition she also helped manage and…
Gene & Roberta Bennett Memorial
Gene Bennett and his wife Roberta both became school teachers in the 1950s. Their jobs carried them to Elgin, Illinois where Gene could teach business and Roberta could pursue her love for teaching elementary students. When Gene’s father became ill, the couple returned to Union City to run Standard Agencies Incorporated, the family’s insurance agency.…
Gloria Godfrey & Larry Wasson Scholarship
We lost a shining star in 2015, but he left us a great example of how to follow his lead. Whether in his professional life or in philanthropy, Larry Wasson was a true champion for Randolph County and his effect on our community will never be forgotten. Originally born in Union City, Larry Wasson’s life…
Kellie Stephen & Dave Furby Memorial Scholarship Fund
In 2010, Dave Furby established a scholarship fund in memory of his good friend, Kellie Stephen. Kellie Stephen was a 1967 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He was an educator who taught at Union High School and served as an administrator for Winchester Community High School, Driver Middle School, Monroe Central High School, and…
Kylee Renee Wells Scholarship Fund
Kylee was passionate about her career in nursing and was also a vibrant artist. She had a bachelor’s degree in nursing and worked at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. She was an amazing artist who had received several awards throughout her high school years and beyond. Kylee spent her free time with her beloved fur-babies…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Awarded to Randolph County resident who will graduate with a high school diploma from an accredited high school in Randolph County and who have been accepted to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. The scholarship will provide full tuition, required fees and a…
Make A Difference Scholarship Fund in Memory of Chet Mock and Jim Noffsinger
Chet Mock and Jim Noffsinger were classmates, teammates and friends. Chet was 14 years old when his parents, grandparents, and two sisters were all killed in a fiery car crash caused by a drunk driver. After this tragedy in his life, Chet made a commitment to be the best he could be at whatever he…
Myrtle M. Adelsperger Memorial
The portrait is of Myrtle Adelsperger, for whom the scholarship was established. The recipients are chosen by the scholarship committee of the Lambda Chapter of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority. Two senior girls are selected as recipients each year: one from Randolph Eastern and one from Mississinawa Valley High School.
Rosemary Shockney Memorial
Open to all Randolph County schools. Educational scholarship for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher education. Student shall be in top 10% of his/her class, have demonstrated need, with preference given to a member of the band and to a student who is from…
Stephen Family Community
It was Kellie’s request that the Stephen family establish a scholarship in honor of his family, who all valued education.He wanted it in memory of him; his grandfather, Leroy Stephen, who was a bus driver at Randolph Central for years; his parents, Gerald and Patsy, who have always been great supporters of the schools; his…
UCCHS Class of 1970
Purpose to provide scholarships to graduates of Union City Community High School. Preference is given to children of UCCHS alumni.