Graduating Students from EC, SD, L'Burg Eligible for Dearborn Co. CASA Scholarships

The application deadline is approaching.

(Dearborn County, Ind.) – Graduating students from East Central, Lawrenceburg, and South Dearborn high schools are encouraged to apply for a Dearborn County CASA scholarship.

Dearborn County CASA awards three $1,250 scholarships to one graduating student from each of the three high schools.

Students should write an essay about perspectives on alcohol, vaping, tobacco, or other drugs. This can be a national, state, or local perspective or a personal narrative on specific experiences.

Essay theme examples include:

  • Why do you choose to be drug-free?
  • What are the arguments to our community to address these issues?
  • Or any similar themes pertaining these issues.

The essay should be between 750 and 1,000 words.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a “C” or above GPA, should not have a record of suspensions or expulsions due to substance-related issues, and provide proof of acceptance to a college or technical school.

The application deadline is April 22.

For more information, visit Scholarships (dearborncountycasa.com).

More from Local News

Events

Jac-Cen-Del School Board Members to Keep Same Positions

An organizational meeting was held on Monday.

Senate Bill 176 Tackles Nursing Shortage

Indiana is projected to face a shortage of 14,000 nurses by 2030.

Ivy Tech Engages Students in Career Exploration through VR Experiences

The cutting-edge initiative is aimed at providing students with immersive, hands-on experiences at the Lawrenceburg & Batesville campuses.

Local Sports Report - January 14, 2025

A great night of basketball from the Rivertown Classic and Ripley Co. Tournament.

EC Quartet Earn EIAC MVP Honors

The Trojans' boys and girls teams captured conference titles on Monday evening.

Local Sports Report - January 13, 2025

Defensive performances nearly set records at Ripley Co. Basketball Tournament.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
George Strait - I Can Still Make Cheyenne

Maddie & Tae Fly 17:35
Darius Rucker Alright 17:31
Alabama 40-Hour Week - Eagle 17:24
Cole Swindell Drinkaby 17:21