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2026 Early Learning Scholarship Application
2026 Early Learning Scholarship Application
on 09 Jan 2026 by JCook author list
Early Learning Scholarship application for families seeking childcare assistance  Click HERE for the application [read more]
Lance Corporal Andrew F. Whitacre Memorial Scholarship (for students enlisting in the Military)- Due no later than 12:00 pm on 2/20/26
on 10 Nov 2025 by JCook author list
This scholarship was established in 2018 by Ernie and Norma Whitacre in memory of their son who was killed in action in 2007 in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. The fund is to provide support to Jay County High School graduates that have enlisted in any branch of the military by assisting in offsetting the cost of uniforms or travel [read more]
2026 Portland Foundation Scholarship Application- Due no Later than 12:00pm on 2/20/26
on 10 Nov 2025 by DInman author list
  Click here to apply! The Portland Foundation offers over 100 scholarship opportunities to Jay County students. Thanks to generous donors, we have scholarships available to students of every age, income level, academic ability, and athletic aim. Jay County students pursuing higher education at an accredited university, college, or trade school, part-time or full-time, are eligible to apply for scholarships through The [read more]
Dunkirk Community Funds: Ella & Irene Cunningham Scholarship- Due by12:00pm February 20, 2026
on 10 Nov 2025 by JCook author list
Click Here for the Application Criteria: Applicants living within the city limits of Dunkirk, IN  and be a Highschool Senior. Preference is given to students seeking higher education in either business or education Further preference is given to female applicants This scholarship was established in 1995 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation through the Will of Miss Ella Cunningham, a long time teacher in the [read more]
Dunkirk Community Funds: Marilee & Gayle Gaunt Scholarship- Due by12:00pm February 20, 2026
on 10 Nov 2025 by JCook author list
Click here for the application Criteria: Applicants must be residents of Dunkirk, IN or reside within two miles of the corporate boundary of Dunkirk and be a Highschool Senior. This scholarship was established in 2007 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation, after the passing of Betty L. Gaunt, in memory of her daughters Marilee Gaunt and Gayle Gaunt who were tragically killed in [read more]
Jay-Sea Scholarship- Due no later than 12:00pm on 2/20/26
on 10 Nov 2025 by JCook author list
Click here to apply! Criteria: The fund will provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School and high schools in King County, Washington who have lost at least one parent. This scholarship was established in 2014 by Danielle Moser. Danielle is a former Jay County resident who lost her parents Greg and Marianne Moser in a plane crash when she was in college.    [read more]
Dunkirk Community Funds: Dr. H. L. Shroyer Christian Love Scholarship- Due by12:00pm February 20, 2026
on 07 Nov 2025 by JCook author list
Click here for the application Criteria: Applicants must be graduating Seniors from either Jay County, Niles Township in Delaware County and/or Jackson Township in Blackford County  Applicants who most exemplify Christ’s love in their daily life  Submit an essay written on the topic "What Christ and his Love mean to me." [read more]

Applications & Deadlines

2026 Early Learning Scholarship Application
2026 Portland Foundation Scholarship Application- Due no Later than 12:00pm on 2/20/26
Lance Corporal Andrew F. Whitacre Memorial Scholarship (for students enlisting in the Military)- Due no later than 12:00 pm on 2/20/26
Jay-Sea Scholarship- Due no later than 12:00pm on 2/20/26
Dunkirk Community Funds: Marilee & Gayle Gaunt Scholarship- Due by12:00pm February 20, 2026
Dunkirk Community Funds: Ella & Irene Cunningham Scholarship- Due by12:00pm February 20, 2026
Dunkirk Community Funds: Dr. H. L. Shroyer Christian Love Scholarship- Due by12:00pm February 20, 2026

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2024 Annual Report
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