Ron Bush Family Scholarship Western Boone Seniors

Overview

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP
WESTERN BOONE – Ron Bush Family Scholarship

Background:
Established by Jim and Christina Bush, life-time residents of Harrison Township in Boone County. They established this scholarship in memory of their son, James Ronald Bush, a local area farmer and 1970 graduate of Granville Wells. It is their goal to provide financial assistance to a Western Boone senior who plans to further their education in any field.

Date Established:
September 2000

Length of Scholarship:
Annual

Renewable:
No

• Residency:
  Western Boone School District in Boone County
• Diploma:
  Western Boone High School
• Enrollment:
  Any higher education institution
• Specialized Study:
  No
• Special Characteristics:
  Must have been a 4-H member in Boone County
• Special Preference:
  No
• Financial Need:
  No
• Minimum GPA:
  Have and maintain at least a "C" average
• Written Essay:
  Yes, the essay must be type written and one page in length. The topic of the essay:
  How has 4-H provided me direction toward my future?
• Finalist Interview:
  Yes, by the Western Boone Education Foundation Scholarship Committee and possibly Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bush.

• Award Received:
  Tuition & Fees: $2,000
• 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
• Upload two reference letters (one must be from a teacher or employer)
• Upload type written essay

Scholarship committee from the Western Boone Education Foundation. Mr. and Mrs. Bush will view the top 3-5 applications and have the option to hear final interviews.