United Way Awards $4,000 in Live United Scholarships to Local Students

Scholarships went to those who demonstrated leadership, service, academic achievement, and a commitment to making a positive impact on their communities.

(Brookville, Ind.) - United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Live United Scholarships. Four graduating seniors have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to support their post-secondary education and career goals.

The 2026 Recipients are:

• Jaden Basler, Batesville High School, attending Cedarville University
• Kaiya Rinear, South Ripley High School, attending Indiana Wesleyan
• Dorothy Wendel, Franklin County High School, attending Purdue University
• Bridgette Ehrhard, Oldenburg Academy, attending Purdue University

The Live United Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership, service, academic achievement, and a commitment to making a positive impact on their communities.

“At United Way, we believe investing in young people is one of the most important ways we can strengthen our communities,” said Kelly Bulmer, Executive Director of the United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties. “We are proud to support these students as they pursue their goals and look forward to seeing the difference they will make in the future."

United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties is committed to creating a community where every child feels supported, every family has opportunities to thrive, and every neighbor knows they belong. By bringing people and organizations together, we identify community needs, build meaningful partnerships, and create solutions that make a lasting impact throughout Franklin and Ripley Counties.

For more information about United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties, visit www.uwfcin.org or contact Kelly Bulmer at kelly@uwfcin.org