The application deadline is December 11
(Rising Sun, Ind.) - The Ohio County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Community/Junior College Scholarship. Applications can be found at occfrisingsun.com and must be submitted by December 11 at 3:00 p.m.
This non-competitive scholarship is open to all Ohio County, Indiana residents who:
- Will be attending an accredited two-year college or trade school
- Have been an Ohio County resident for at least one year
- Have already earned a high school diploma, HSE, or GED
- Meet all program requirements outlined in the application
The scholarship is designed for individuals pursuing additional education opportunities, including those returning to school, not just recent graduates.
The scholarship award is $1,000 per cycle. Eligible applicants may receive the Community/Junior College Scholarship up to six times. A new application must be completed and submitted for each cycle in which consideration is requested. This is the third and final cycle for 2026.
For questions regarding the Community/Junior College Scholarship, please contact Christy Elbright at (812) 438-9401 or via email at celbright@occfrisingsun.com.
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