The Byron & SueAnn McClanahan Math Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who attended Shakamak High School and plan to pursue a degree in mathematics or a field of study requiring a heavy math emphasis, such as (but not limited to) engineering, chemistry, electronics, or architecture.
The Byron & SueAnn McClanahan Math Scholarship was established in 2016 by SueAnn McClanahan. As a resident of Jasonville, SueAnn wished to support her beloved hometown by providing a scholarship for the continuing education of Shakamak students. The generous gift from her estate to the Foundation allowed for the establishment of this permanently endowed scholarship fund.
The Dale and Tillie Jessup Scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors who have attended a Greene County high school for all four years and have been a resident of Greene County or Clay County for those four years. Applicant must be planning to major, on a full-time basis, in agriculture or an agriculture-related field.
Dale and Tillie Jessup established a unique scholarship fund for Greene County high school graduating seniors. The Jessup’s donated 100 acres of farm land to the Foundation. The land is leased for farming and the proceeds are used to provide scholarships to students in financial need.
Students awarded the Jessup scholarship as a graduating high school senior may re-apply in subsequent years for additional awards.
The Faith Christian Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who attended any Greene County high school at the time of graduation; it is also open to home-schooled students who are graduating. Applicants must be planning to attend a two- or four-year accredited post-secondary institution in Indiana.
The Faith Christian Scholarship is a donor-advised scholarship established by the deacons of Faith Christian Church in Bloomfield as a result of a bequeath by Francis Gainey. Ms. Gainey understood the importance of education and wanted to help students attend college, who might not otherwise have the family support or means to attend. The scholarship will be renewable for up to four years, based on academic performance. Students will need to show proof of their academic progress each spring semester to be considered for scholarship renewal; a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher will be considered adequate.
The Hollee Lent Nursing Scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors from any Greene County high school who intend to enroll in a nursing program at Vincennes University, Ivy Tech, Indiana State University, or Lincoln Trail College. Greene County residents out of high school are also eligible, with preference given to single, working mothers.
The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the student presents written documentation of acceptance into a nursing program and has maintained a “C” average. 50% of the annual scholarship award amount will be awarded the first year of the scholarship; 150% of the amount will be awarded the second year upon the recipient’s acceptance into a qualifying nursing program.
Hollee Lee Lent was a registered nurse at Bloomington Hospital when she passed away on August 19, 2005, at the age of 30. The Hollee Lent Nursing Scholarship was established by members of her family who wished to remember her and her caring spirit.
Note: The Hollee Lent Nursing Scholarship will be open for applicants in odd-numbered years (e.g., 2023, 2025, etc.)
The Jack and Frances Birdsong Scholarship is intended for a graduating senior from Shakamak High School who is pursuing a degree in Education. Frances Birdsong, a 1923 graduate of Coalmont High School, dedicated her life to teaching, inspiring many generations at the Coalmont grade school and junior high.
The Jaden Lauderdale Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 by Doug and Jessica Lauderdale in memory of their daughter. Jaden was a 14 year old with a huge heart and always thought of others. She was waiting for a heart transplant at Riley. Her family wanted to continue Jaden's giving attitude by presenting an annual scholarship to one Greene County senior seeking a 2 or 4-year degree in the medical field.
The Jane Ann Siepman Memorial Scholarship is a one-time scholarship intended for a graduating senior at Shakamak High School. Applicants must be seeking a four-year degree in education; the student may also participate in Ivy Tech’s Pathways program. Applicants must be planning to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited Indiana college or university in the fall after graduating high school.
Jane Ann graduated from the Shakamak High School Class of 1974, Indiana State University in 1979, and again in 2001, earning a second bachelor’s degree in education. She spent the remainder of her working career teaching, most of which was as the consumer science teacher at Shakamak High School. The Jane Ann Siepman Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 by her husband and mother-in-law, who wish to honor her legacy by providing assistance to college-bound students from Shakamak High School.
The JoEtta Turpin Scholarship is intended for a graduating senior at Linton-Stockton or Shakamak High School. Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited college/university as a full-time student in the fall.
JoEtta Turpin was a well-known Linton businesswoman who owned JoEtta’s Pizza Villa. She lived in Linton her entire life. During her life, she was unfailingly generous to the families and children of her community. Over the years, JoEtta bought school boxes and coats for the children at Linton’s Head Start program. She was also very good with teenagers and employed many of them at the Pizza Villa. These scholarships honoring her memory were established by her son, Rob Turpin, in 2001. Additional donations to the fund are accepted.
Note: The JoEtta Turpin Scholarship will be online for applicants only in odd-numbered years (e.g., 2021, 2023, etc.)
The Jordan Lyday Memorial Scholarship is intended for a graduating senior from Shakamak High School. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or above and attended SHS for four years. Preference will be given to applicants whose class rank is in the middle one-third of their class. Applicants must intend to pursue a career in an auto-related field or a vocational trade.
The parents of Jordan Lyday established the Jordan Lyday Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2007, in order to honor his memory. Jordan’s mother, Jill, writes of her son:
“When I think of Jordan, my first thought is always of Jordan’s sense of humor. His hunting and fishing tales were related as side-splitting adventures. His stories from work were comparable to a sitcom. And while I enjoyed watching him play ball, listening to his version of the game on the ride home was the best part of the day. He always made me view the game in a completely different light.
“I also think of how versatile Jordan was. His friends ranged in age from 7 to 70. Jordan enjoyed fishing and several types of hunting, as well as baseball, basketball, football, boxing and pool. One summer he worked for a contractor, the next on a cattle farm, and then in a grocery store. Jordan put a lot of effort into whatever he tried, and felt that if he had done his best, the endeavor was a success.
“I think of Jordan and his car. At the age of 14, Jordan traded his 4-wheeler for a ’69 Camaro rolling chassis. He spent the next 2 ½ years restoring this car. Jordan did all the work himself, except for the paint job. He participated in car shows and enjoyed listening to the experiences of the other owners.
“In addition, I think of all the stories I heard after Jordan died from people who wanted me to know that he had helped them. Most of these stories were known only to the person involved and Jordan. These acts of kindness didn’t involve a lot of money and on an individual basis may seem insignificant. Yet, viewed as a whole, they made me realize how much one person can enhance his own life by enhancing another’s life. My hope is that Jordan’s scholarship will honor this spirit by enriching the lives of others, as Jordan did during his lifetime.”
The Kietha Richey Medical Scholarship is intended for a graduating senior from Shakamak High School pursuing a post-high school education in pre-medicine.
The Layla Raines Memorial Scholarship is intended for high school seniors graduating from Shakamak High School and are pursuing a college degree, including both two- and four-year degree programs. Academic performance (e.g., GPA, SAT scores) is not a factor in awarding this scholarship. Applicants are encouraged to display an emphasis on involvement in the arts, human services/volunteer organizations, or animal services.The parents of Layla Raines established the Layla Raines Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2018, in memory of their daughter Layla, who passed away in 2017.
Layla’s mother, Brandy, writes of her daughter and her legacy:
“Layla Michelle-Ann Raines
August 16, 2001-May 31, 2017
Do you have an artistic passion? Do you have a heart that swells with love and empathy for all living creatures, a calling to help people and animals? To make this world a more beautiful place with the stroke of a pen, a brush, or with a beautiful song? To capture beauty with a photograph?
Layla felt a calling to do all of these things. She always carried a song in her heart and loved performing with the choir. Layla loved to write poetry and she had a knack for drawing. Layla loved animals and nature; she became a vegetarian at the age of 12 to try to do her part in saving animals from cruelty. Layla also loved photography and was working at perfecting her skills. Layla became a lover of long distance running and was really looking forward to being a part of the cross country team. Layla excelled academically, as well, always a straight-A student, but above all else Layla had a heart that held the world, always shedding tears of joy for others, sharing their sorrows, and always wanting to bring a smile to someone’s face. Layla was always willing to lend a helping hand and would often be the first to volunteer for any task at hand. She always made sure to let people know how much she cared about them. In Layla’s short 15, almost 16, years on this Earth, she carried more love than some carry in a long lifetime. Our hope is that the recipient of this scholarship will try and carry on that legacy.”
The Northwest Bank/Ivy Tech Scholarship is intended to honor a graduating senior from Greene County who will be attending Ivy Tech Community College. Awarded to individuals who exhibit achievement through the exercise of good character, perseverance, and determination.
Stanley Barkley of Bloomfield established the Northwest Bank/Ivy Tech Scholarship Fund in 2005.
The Rachel Hauser Memorial Scholarship is intended for a graduating senior from Shakamak High School who has attended Shakamak for 4 years. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary school, including but not limited to a college or university.
Rachel Hauser was a member of the Shakamak Class of 2001, and is fondly remembered by her classmates as “a vibrant, intelligent, and athletic classmate. Her smile and red hair lit up the room she was in. She was able to make anyone laugh at any particular moment. She was, as our geometry teacher claimed, the student every teacher wished they had. She was of outstanding character and it is our hope the recipient of the Rachel Hauser Memorial Scholarship exemplifies that quality.” This scholarship is established in Rachel’s memory by Shakamak’s senior class of 2001 and their parents.
These scholarships are intended for graduating seniors from each Greene County high school who intend to enroll as full-time students at an accredited college or university.
The Special Achievement Scholarships were established by the Greene County Foundation Board of Directors to honor the special achievements of graduating high school seniors. One award shall be given for each Greene County high school.
