Rising Sun Grads Awarded Scholarships from OCCF

The scholarships went to students that are currently continuing their education.

(Rising Sun, Ind.) - The Ohio County Community Foundation (OCCF) recently awarded $42,450 in scholarships to Ohio County former Rising Sun High School graduates currently continuing their education.

The scholarships are funded by the distributions of funds established within OCCF by donors who wish to provide scholarship grants to students who are residents of Ohio County and/or are graduates of Rising Sun High School seeking a degree.

The donor(s) who established the fund are listed in the scholarship award. All recipients have been notified via email of their scholarship status. The recipients are: 

• ACE Scholarship, $500 each, to Kaitlyn Henry, Keira Holbrook, Rachel Schwing and Alayna Walcott. Established by the founding members of the Ohio County Community Foundation’s Future Grants Committee, (A)bbey Gipson Berkley, (C)arrie Ferrick Lozier and (E)lyssa Swango Haskell to assist students seeking an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree. 
• Donald Bowman Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 to Hillary Lambert. Established by Danika Bowman Brindley and her family in memory of Donald Bowman who encouraged his daughter, Danika, to pursue a nursing degree. 
• Ohio County Community Foundation Graduate Scholarship, $2,000 each, to Josie Bell and Landon Cole. Established by the Ohio County Community Foundation Board of Directors to assist students who have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree and are currently seeking a graduate level degree.
• Ohio County Community Foundation Higher Education Scholarship, $2,000 each, to Cloe Ballard, Josie Brawner, Natalie Fisk, Sidney Halloran, Kaitlyn Henry, Abbie Kremer, Hillary Lambert, Nora Powell, Emma Russell, Rachel Schwing and Alayna Walcott. Established by the Ohio County Community Foundation Board of Directors to assist residents of Ohio County currently seeking a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Phylis Pastor and Homer Memorial Scholarship, $2,000 each to Josie Brawner, Kaitlyn Henry, Abbie Kremer and Hillary Lambert. Established by Phylis Pastor in memory of her beloved pet, Homer, to assist students either seeking a degree in the Veterinary Sciences field or pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree. 
• Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Services Scholarship, $500, to Emma Russell. Established by the Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department and is awarded to a student studying in the Emergency Services field or who has served, has a family member serving or a family member who has served within an Ohio County Emergency Service Department.
• Joanne and Son Bill Hamilton Scholarship, $650 to Emily Warner. Established by Mrs. Joanne Hamilton in memory of her son Bill to help others obtain a license or certification to practice a particular profession.
• Wilma Lohide Scholarship, $1,000 to Kaitlyn Henry. Established by Colonel Kurt Lohide in honor of his mother, Wilma (Washmuth) Lohide to help assist others with their college degree.
• Ralph & Evelyn Galbreath Memorial Scholarship, $800 to Rachel Schwing. Established by the children of Ralph & Evelyn Galbreath in memory of their parent to assist students seeking an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Denny and Beverly Carrigan Memorial Scholarship, $2,500 to Emily Warner. Established in loving memory of Denny and Beverly Carrigan by their children Molly, Toby, CJ, Abby and Joe.