Future Generations Scholarship Provides 20 Years of Service, Impact, and Opportunity

A total of $56,000 was awarded to Rising Sun High School graduates during the 2026 process.

(Rising Sun, Ind.) - The Future Generations Scholarship was established by the City of Rising Sun through the Ohio County Community Foundation (OCCF). Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to Rising Sun High School graduates as they pursue higher education at a four-year college or university. The scholarship offers students the opportunity to earn financial support during high school while making a positive impact through volunteer service benefitting Ohio County community.

This year marks the 20-year milestone of the scholarship program. In that time, students have contributed over 31,000 hours of community service, strengthening organizations serving Ohio County. In recognition of their commitment, they have received more than $1.3 million in scholarships, demonstrating how service and educational opportunity continue to reinforce one another.

Students at Rising Sun High School are required to complete OCCF-approved community service hours before the scholarship application deadline of their Senior year. These hours are just one of the scholarship eligibility requirements, and the total number of hours varies by each graduation class.

A full list of approved community service organizations, along with the required reporting form, is available on the Ohio County Community Foundation website: occfrisingsun.com.

A total of $56,000 was awarded to Rising Sun High School graduates during the 2026 Future Generations Scholarship process. The following students will each receive $2,000, paid over two semesters at $1,000 per semester. The recipients are as follows:

Cloe Ballard, Josie Bell, Ashley Bowne, Olivia Cate, Landon Cole, Lily Courtney, Rylea Dell, Nate Elliott, Morgan Esposito, Natalie Fisk, Allison Givan, Olivia Graver, Sidney Halloran, Megan Hayes, Kaitlyn Henry, Keira Holbrook, Abbie Kremer, Grant Lambert, Hillary Lambert, Reese Merica, Cora Poling, Nora Powell, Rachel Schwing, Emma Russell, Elaina Titkemeyer, Alayna Walcott, Carson Wilson and Ryan Works.

The mission of the Ohio County Community Foundation is to build, manage and distribute a lasting source of charitable funds for Ohio County. If you have any questions concerning the Future Generations Scholarship program, please contact Christy Elbright at 438-9401 or by e-mail at celbright@occfrisingsun.com.