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Last updated on Tuesday, January 3, 2012
(UNDATED) - Hoosier Uplands is offering a scholarship to a graduating high school senior from each high school from five counties: Crawford, Lawrence, Martin, Orange and Washington.
The scholarships were initiated in 1993 by the Hoosier Uplands Board of Directors to promote post-secondary education in the social services, health and education fields.
This will be the 19th year for the scholarships. As of fall 2011, Hoosier Uplands has presented 143 students with $162,850 in funds. The scholarships are funded in part through the Joan Cline Scholarship Fund.
The $1,300 scholarship will be awarded to a student applicant from each school who wants to pursue a career in the social services, health, or education fields and who exhibit's a financial need.
The selection will be made by each school's scholarship committee and or school foundation. Seniors should inquire about the application process through their high
school counselor and or community school, not Hoosier Uplands.
All applications must be returned to the high school counselor who oversees the scholarship program and or community school foundation by the deadline give by each high school.
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