Natalie Duke Memorial Scholarship

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP WESTERN BOONE – Natalie Duke Memorial Scholarship

Established by:
Family & friends of Natalie Duke

Background:
Natalie Duke was a 16 yr old sophomore at Western Boone Jr/Sr High School when she was killed in a car accident on April 15th, 2008. She especially enjoyed art classes, and participated in soccer, basketball and track. It is the family's goal to provide assistance to a deserving Western Boone senior who plans to further their education in an accredited college or university.

Date Established:
May 2009

Length of Scholarship:
Annual

Renewable:
No

• Residency:
  Western Boone School District in Boone County
• Diploma:
  Western Boone High School
• Enrollment:
  Any accredited college or university
• Specialized Study:
  No
• Special Characteristics:
  Must have been involved in art classes and/or participated in high school sports and has displayed a positive attitude and shown consistency in giving their best effort and especially encouraging others to do the same.
• Special Preference:
  No
• Financial Need:
  No
• Minimum GPA:
  Have and maintain at least a "C" average
• Written Requirement: A list of art classes and/or sports the student has participated in during high school
• Finalist Interview:
  No, unless the Duke family finds it necessary

• Tuition & Fees:
  Two $250 scholarships
• Method:
  Check made payable directly to the higher education institution. Recipient must provide Western Boone Education Foundation with the name and address of the institution.

Deadline:
March 30

Questions Contact:
Guidance Office

Western Boone Jr/Sr High School

1205 N SR 75

Thorntown, In 46071

Application Must Include:
1. This application including Education Institution name and address.

• One reference letter from a current or former art teacher and/or coach explaining how student has displayed a positive attitude, given their best effort and encouraged others to do the same.
• On this application, list all art classes (under Additional Information) and/or sports under Extra Curricular Activities) student has participated in while in high school.

The family of Natalie Duke

Senior Awards Night at Western Boone Jr/Sr High School