LILLY SCHOLARS
A Cass County student will receive full, four-year scholarships as the Cass County Community Foundation 2011 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar. Kyle Overway will receive not only full tuition to the Indiana college of his choice but also an $800 stipend each year for required books and equipment.
Kyle is the son of Craig and Laura Overway of Logansport. He plans to attend Indiana University Bloomington and major in Biology with aspirations of pursuing a career in podiatric medicine. Kyle is ranked first in his class and the recipient of the 2010 IHSAA Charles F. Maas Mental Attitude Award for Cross Country. He is a four year member of Student Council, a member and President of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Rotarian, and Pep Club. Kyle participated in Track and Cross Country throughout his high school career was IHSAA Academic All State in both sports in 2010. He has won numerous conference, regional and state honors. He was on the 2010 All State team for Cross Country and won the 2010 IHSAA Class 4A Cross country runner of the year award.
Congratulations to the 2010 Lilly Scholarship Recipients Sarah Cahalan and Susannah Cox both from Logansport High School! These exceptional ladies will receive not only full tuition to the Indiana college of their choice but also an $800 stipend each year for required books and equipment.
The Cass County Community Foundation received 30 applications for the 2010 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program. Applicants were required to have an SAT score of at least 1100 or an ACT score of at least 24, as well as a 3.5 or higher GPA. All identifying details, such as student's name, gender, and school name, were removed from the applications prior to review. Seven finalists were selected based solely on the criteria, which include academic ability, achievements, activities and citizenship. The finalists then participated in further review, which included writing an impromptu timed essay, followed by a face-to-face interview session with the selection committee. After completing the selection process, the CCCF Lilly Scholarship Committee submitted the names of the 2010 nominees to the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI) for final approval.
ICI is a non-profit corporation that represents thirty-one regionally accredited degree granting, nonprofit, private colleges and universities in the state.
The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is a result of a statewide Lilly Endowment initiative to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education. Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor's degree. There were 219 Lilly scholarships awarded statewide. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
02-24-2012 CCCF GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE
All applications must be submitted to the Cass County Community Foundation Office or post marked by 4:30p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2012.[more]
02-14-2012 CCCF'S ANNUAL "GIVE YOUR HEART TO THE COMMUNITY" CAMPAIGN
The Cass County Community Foundation’s annual “Give Your Heart to the Community” Campaign is underway.
On Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th, a band of volunteers will continue the long trad...[more]
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