Fund Category: Scholarships

Established in 1976 by the will of Mrs. Abromson as a living memorial to her husband, a local attorney, businessman, and civic leader. The trust is to provide scholarship assistance to qualified graduates of Jay County High School. Category: Scholarships Funds

Established in 2011 by Brooke Aker in memory of her husband Matt, Chief of the Portland Fire Department, who died in a motorcycle accident in April 2011. The fund is to provide scholarships to high school graduates with first preference given to graduates of Jay County High School, majoring in Law Enforcement, Conservation Enforcement, or […]

Established in 1991 by the Jay County Chapter of Future Farmers of America. The fund was originally established in 1985 as a memorial to Michael A. Alig. The fund is to provide scholarships to students studying agriculture. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1997 by the Alpha Associate Chapter in honor of its anniversary. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1993 by the Altrusa Club to provide scholarships and other financial assistance to non-traditional students. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1990 by the Jay County High School Student Council in recognition of Mr. Anderson and his many years of service and commitment to the Jay School Corporation as teacher, principal, and Dean of Students. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2008 by John and Mary Armantrout. The fund shall provide scholarships for eligible Jay County High School graduates enrolled in a physical and/or biological science program. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2006 by Richard D. Arnold as a memorial to his wife and her life as an educator. Jan was a teacher for over 30 years. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates pursuing a degree in elementary. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1998 by Gay B. Badders in memory of her husband. The fund is to provide scholarships to students majoring in medical arts or education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2007 by Patricia S. McKinley. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School graduates who are entering either their junior or senior year in college and are majoring in education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1977 by the will of Mrs. Badt as a living memorial to her husband and herself. The Badts were owners of Mosler Department Store. Category: Scholarship

Established in 1970 by the will of Bess M. Baird, Mr. Baird’s sister. They were co-owners of the Baird Funeral Home and civic leaders. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1997 by the will of Mr. Baldwin, a longtime auto salesman. Mrs. Baldwin worked for a local furniture business. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2016 by the will of Nancy Ball.  This fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates that are pursuing a higher education degree at a four-year college or university. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1997 by the Jay County High School Earth Watch and Ski Clubs in memory of Ms. Beard, who was killed in an accident at Grand Canyon National Park. The fund is to provide scholarships to students majoring in environmental or animal science. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1978 by the East Jay Junior High School Student Council in recognition of Mr. Berry’s longtime service as principal of the school. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2009 by Arnold and Eugenia Beumer. The purpose of the fund be to provide scholarships for graduates of Jay County High School with preference given to students pursuing a degree in an agriculture related field of study. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2011 by George Ronald and Mary Ellen Bickel in memory of their son and daughter-in-law who died in a plane crash in 2003. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School  who have a grade point average of at least a “B” or better at the time of […]

Established in 2009 by the Blaine United Methodist Church. The purpose of the fund is to provide educational scholarships for students enrolled in a degree program to become an ordained minister. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2020 by Luetta Bowen. The fund will provide scholarships to students who are Jay County High School graduates pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with preference given to students pursuing a career in Early Elementary Education (grades K-2). Category: Scholarships

Established in 2020 by a trust transfer from First Financial Bank Wealth Management.  The fund will provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School. Category: Scholarship.

Established in 2001 by the will of Marseal T. DeWeerd. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates with preference given to applicants from the Penn Township area. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1999 by the Saint Mary Catholic Church. Eric was killed in an auto accident just weeks before graduation from Jay County High School. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2016 by Michelle’s mother, Marie Bruggeman. The scholarships is to assist Jay County High School graduates attending International Business College majoring in Travel and Hospitality: or students attending Ivy Tech Community College or Ball State University majoring in Journalism or Social Work. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2010 by John and Mary Armantrout. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School who are descendents of graduates of Bryant High School. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2004 by the will of Mr. Carder. A high school teacher for many years, Mr. Carder was also very active in preserving the history of Redkey and Jay County. This scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in architecture, history or education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1956 by Ethel Cartwright in memory of her husband, an accomplished opera singer and music instructor. Mrs. Cartwright was one of the original Foundation trustees and was a founder of the Portland Forge. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1997 by the Jay County Civic Theatre in memory of one of its longtime members. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County residents interested in advancing their education and/or experience in theatre, music, writing, photography or other arts-related fields. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1997 by The Graphic Printing Company in memory of its longtime managing editor. The fund is to provide scholarships to students studying journalism or theatre. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1968 by the will of Dr. Chitwood, a dentist in Portland for many years. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1989 as a result of the closing of the Church Women United Clothing Center. The fund is used for scholarship assistance for students seeking vocational training. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1998 by John Logan in memory of Mr. Clark. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1970 by the will of Miss Cook, the daughter of a local insurance family. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2017 by Robert and kids Tina, Linsey, and Robert. Sharon was a lifelong resident of Jay and Adams Counties and attended Jay County High School and South Adams High School. This fund is to provide scholarships so Jay County High School or South Adams High School graduates that are pursuing a degree in […]

Established in 2015 by the family of Seth L. Corwin, who was killed in 2015 by a drunk driver. The fund is to provide support with first preference given  to members of the Jay County High School Marching Patriot Band who show the need of financial assistance for the Band’s annual band camp. Second preference […]

Established in 1992 by Kristan’s parents, John and Kathy Corwin. Kristan was a fourth grade student when she was killed in an auto accident in 1991.  The Corwins have asked that special consideration be given to students who attended Pennville Elementary School. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2019 by the family of James and Imogene Cowan. The fund will provide scholarships to students who are residents of jay County, Indiana who are pursuing education (including certifications and degrees) in vocational arts. James and Imogene Cowan knew the value of hard work and commitment and demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by developing […]

Established in 1995 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation through the Will of Miss Ella Cunningham, a long time teacher in the Dunkirk schools.  The fund is to provide scholarships to students of the Dunkirk area, later defined to be applicants living within the city limits of Dunkirk.  Preference is given to students seeking […]

Established in 2013 by Joe Dues as a memorial to his wife. Sharon was a longtime employee of the Jay School Corporation who believed strongly in the importance of education and the benefits it provides for a student’s future. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2021 by Dunkirk Kiwanis Club. The fund will provide scholarships to students who are graduates of Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School. First preference will be given to students who are residents of Dunkirk, Pennville or Redkey, Indiana. Second preference will be given to students who are descendants of members of Dunkirk Kiwanis Club. […]

Established in 2012 through a gift from East Central Opportunities, Inc. The fund is to provide scholarships to students enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the John Jay Center for Learning. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1967 by the will of Mrs. Elberson. She and her husband Maurice owned Elberson Auto Parts in Portland and were civic leaders in the community. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1995 by Tyrus’ parents, Raymond and Lana Ellingwood. Tyrus was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1994 just days after graduating from Jay County High School. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2020 by a trust transfer from First Financial Bank Wealth Management. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide scholarships to graduates of the Jay County, Indiana, High School for the purpose of obtaining under-graduate education and may consist of the payment of tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses of education, or […]

Established in 2010 by Donald Hanlin in honor of his mother and step-father, Virginia Carol and Manon Felts, and his father, Frederick W. Hanlin. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School who have outstanding academic achievement and superior mastery of academic content. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2013 by the Russell Figert Estate. Russell was a teacher and principal at Noble School and Mary Jane was a bookkeeper for several local businesses. The fund shall provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School.  Category: Scholarships

Established in 2011 by the First Bank of Berne. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who intend to study business or a business-related major. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2021 by Liz Lawson to honor her wife, Shirley Franck. The fund will provide scholarships to students who are residents of Jay County who are non-traditional and are pursuing a post-secondary degree. It was Shirley’s wish to create a scholarship providing help to students who epitomize the life shill of perseverance. Shirley, herself […]

Established in 2022 by Linda and Phil Frantz to fund scholarships to students who are graduates of Jay County Jr-Sr High School who are pursuing a degree in elementary education as a first preference and then to those pursuing a degree in pre-law, library science or computer science. Category: Scholarship

Established in 1998 by Fugiett Construction Systems. The fund is to provide scholarships to students majoring in the Purdue University Construction Management program. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2006 by Dr. Charlene Barton in memory of her sister. Dr. Galbraith was a physician in Portland at the time of her death. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates pursuing a degree in a medical related field. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1995 by the will of Miss Gaunt. The fund is to provide scholarship assistance to graduates of Jay County High School  who reside in Dunkirk or Richland Township. Category: Scholarships

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 July 1966. The fund is to provide scholarships to individuals seeking educational and vocational training at a post-secondary institution.  The recipients shall be […]

Established in 2021 by Jessica Casullo and Joshua Gibson in memory of their mother.  The fund will provide scholarships to students who are graduates of Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School who are pursuing a degree in education, business or nursing. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2003 by a charitable gift annuity established in 1997 by Ms. Gibble, a retired teacher. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates pursing a degree in Secondary Education at Ball State University. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2002 by Patricia Gibson in honor of her mother. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates pursuing a degree in the field of nursing. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2020 by Rich and Tisha Gierhart in memory of their daughter. The fund will provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School pursuing a degree in elementary education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2015 by Gary Gildersleeve in memory of his mother. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who are residents of Portland and are pursuing a higher education degree at a four-year college or university. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2016 by the Jay County Hospital Foundation. The scholarship is to assist high school students pursuing continuing education at a two-or-four-year public or private institution, with first preference going to students of IU Health Jay Hospital team members. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1998 by Community and Family Services in memory of Mrs. Glentzer. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County residents pursuing a degree in social work. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2015 by John Rigby in memory of his wife. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who have a “B” or “C” grade point average and intend to pursue a degree in a vocational field of study.  Category: Scholarships

Established in 2006 by the Gov. I.P. Gray Alumni Association. The fund is to provide scholarships to  graduates of Jay County High School  with first preference given to descendants of Gray alumni. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2007 by Ted L. Habegger as a memorial to his wife. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School.  Category: Scholarships

Established in 2017 by the will of Dorothy H. Hamma. This fund is to provide scholarship with first preference given to non-traditional students pursing post-secondary education (including certifications, degrees, and union journeyman cards) that are either Jay County School graduates or have obtained their certification of a high school equivalency. The fund may also provide […]

Established in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. Hamma, longtime owners of Hamma’s Grocery. Mrs. Hamma was the organist at Asbury United Methodist Church for many years. The fund is to provide scholarships to students studying music. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2017 by William E. Hampson as a memorial to his parents. Mr. Hampson was a foreman at Portland Forge and a farmer and Mrs. Hampson was a secretary for the Jay School Corporation. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates with first preference given to students who have […]

Established in 1995 by James Hardy, a member of the 1945 undefeated, untied, and unscored upon Panther football team Category: Scholarships

Established in 2013 by the Gladys Hardy Estate. Gladys spent a part of her working career as a nurse, working especially with the elderly. The fund shall provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates studying nursing. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1952 as one of the two original trusts of The Portland Foundation. The trust was established by the Haynes Milling Company as a memorial to its founder, a business and civic leader. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2013 by Larry and Maria Hiatt. The fund is to provide scholarships to non-traditional college students pursuing a degree in education. Maria is a retired teacher and Larry retired from Portland Forge. They volunteer in many community organizations. Both are active in the First Presbyterian Church where they ae 50+ years members. Category: […]

Established in 1998 by Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School with priority given to students attending Indiana University. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2014 by Joyce A. Horn, a longtime teacher at Bloomfield Elementary School. The fund shall provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who are majoring in Education, with preference given to those studying Elementary Education at Ball State University who attended Bloomfield Elementary School. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2017 by Norma Imel as a memorial to her husband. Jack was a longtime performer on the Lawrence Welk Show. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in Music or Music Education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2004 by his daughter, Kim McAbee, in honor of her father. Mr. Inman was a Portland businessman and longtime youth advocate. The fund is to award scholarships to high school graduates who exemplifies the characteristics by which Mr. Inman led his life, with first preference given to members of the Rock Student Ministries […]

Established in 2024 by Doug & Debbie Jackson, and Chris Snow. The fund is to provide scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two- or four-year public or private institutions of higher learning. Students are to be graduates of Jay County Jr-Sr. High School, who are pursuing a degree in Biology, Science […]

Established in 1993 by Mrs. Tuesday Edwards, a former French teacher at Jay County High School. The scholarship is to assist students who have excelled in French while in high school and who plan to study at least one year of French in college. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2005 by the Jay County High School Alumni Association. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of  Jay County High School . Category: Scholarships

Established in 1994 by the hospital auxiliary to provide scholarships to students pursuing a degree in a health related field. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2018 by Ned and Linda Rees, longtime supporters of the league. The fund will provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who played both Pee Wee football and varsity football and display leadership on and off the field. Category: Scholarships

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. 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 […]

Established in 1975 through the will of Mr. Jelleff, a longtime farmer in Bearcreek Township. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2011 by the John Jay Center for Learning, Inc. Board of Directors. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County residents who are pursuing a higher education degree through John Jay Center for Learning. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2010 by the Ruth Joos Estate. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of  Jay County High School, who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors in college. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1997 by the will of Helen Jordan as a memorial to her husband, owner of Jordan Excavating. The fund is to provide scholarships to students studying mechanical trades and nursing. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2014 by Bill and Kim McAbee family. The funds will provide scholarships to students who have shown a heart for helping children, locally or abroad. First preference will be given to those who have been adopted. In addition to the scholarship, recipients will be able to direct a monetary award to the charity […]

Established in 1998 by the Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge #88. The fund is to provide scholarships to descendants of lodge members. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2001 by her husband, Larry A. Lee in memory of Missy, a math teacher and girls basketball coach at Union City Community High School. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to Union City Community High School graduates pursuing a degree in education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2015 by the Jay County High School Class of 2001 Alumni. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates  who are pursuing a higher education degree and have at least a 2.3 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and show financial need.  Category: Scholarships

Established in 2015 by the friends and family  of Fred Lingo. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in a vocational field of study. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1970 as a fund of The Dunkirk Foundation by Dr. Shroyer and his wife Carolyn Shroyer.  The fund is to provide scholarships to high school graduates from either Jay County, Niles Township in Delaware County and/or Jackson Township in Blackford County to the student(s) who most exemplifies Christ’s love in their daily life.  […]

Established in 2004 by their sons Gary and Doug Loy. Longtime civic leaders, the Loys owned Ernest Loy Real Estate and Auctioneering. The fund is to provide scholarships to students from Jay, Blackford, and Randolph Counties in Indiana and Mercer County, Ohio, who were involved in extracurricular activities in high school. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2000 by the Madison High School Alumni Association. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who are descendants of Madison alumni. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2001 by the will of F. Edward Smith. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School who are descendants of Jay Lodge #87 Free and Accepted Masons members. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2011 by Julie Forcum in memory of her parents. Dr. McAfee practiced optometry in Portland from 1952-2003 and Mrs. McAfee was a Registered Nurse Anesthetist. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High residents who are enrolled in either a Doctoral Program in Optometry or a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist program. […]

Established in 2000 by Mr. and Mrs. McCreery. Bob was an engineer with Portland Forge and Helen was a school teacher. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates attending Purdue University majoring in either engineering or computer science. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2003 by Lori McCurdy in memory of her daughter, a nursing student. Elizabeth was driving to classes when she was killed in an auto accident. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates pursuing a degree in nursing. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1977 by Mrs. McKeown’s will as a memorial to her husband and herself. Mrs. McKeown, a former Foundation trustee, and her husband, an industrialist associated with Sheller Globe Company were longtime civic leaders. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1996 by Mildred May and Ray McKinley, Jr. as a memorial to their parents. Mr. and Mrs. McKinley were both born and raised in Jay County and lived in Portland their entire married lives. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2018 by the will of Linus Mescher. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County residents pursuing a degree of higher education.  Category: Scholarships

Established in 2004 by Meshberger Brothers Stone Corporation. The fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School, with priority given to children of employees of Meshberger Brothers Stone Corporation and LICA Construction Corporation and majoring in engineering. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1996 by Madonna Miller. The fund is to provide scholarships to students majoring in elementary education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2000 by Robert Miller, Sandy McGraw, and Kay Louth, husband and daughters of Mrs. Miller, as a memorial. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School. Category: Community Development

Established in 2021 by Bonnie Mills. The fund to provide scholarships to students who are graduates of Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School, Jay County, Indiana who are members of Jay County FFA and/or at least six (6) year member of Jay County 4-H Clubs. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2021 by Paul Minnich, who was a teacher for 36 years. The fund will provide scholarships to students who ae graduates of Jay County Jr.-Sr. High School with first preference given to those pursuing a degree in Education. Category: Scholarships.

Established in 1984 as a living memorial to her husband and herself. Mr. Moore was an employee of Haynes Milling Company and Eva was a retired elementary school teacher. The fund is to provide scholarships to students in the field of elementary education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1975 by the will of Miss Moran, an employee of the local newspaper. Miss Moran was an African-American who asked that funds be used for scholarships regardless of religion or race. The fund is to provide scholarship to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1997 by the Epsilon Phi Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority in honor of Mrs. Morrow, a charter member of the chapter. The fund is to provide scholarship to Pennville area Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1993 by Roger and Linda Muhlenkamp, Ashley’s parents, as a memorial to their son who was killed in an auto accident in 1993. The fund is to provide scholarships to students pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1998 by Dr. Stephen Myron. The fund is to provide scholarships to  the Jay County 4-H Club, Inc. Supreme Achievers. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2004 by his wife Mildred in memory of her husband, a Jay County farmer. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who were members of Jay County 4-H. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2024 by Sharon and Rebecca Newman. The fund shall provide support as directed by the Board of Directors of The Portland Foundation for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into  and attend an accredited educational organization that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum.

Established in 1999 by Vicki Leonard in memory of her mother, a longtime teacher in Jay and Randolph Counties. The fund is to provide scholarships to  graduates of Jay County High School pursuing a degree in education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1998 by Nadine Miller and Marjorie Thompson in memory of their father, who was a local distributor for the Gulf Refining Company. The fund is to provide scholarships to  graduates of Jay County High School. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2022  by the will of Jack Osborne. The fund will provide scholarships to students who are graduates of Jay County High School with demonstrated financial need. Category: Scholarships.

Established in 2013 by the Foundation Board to provide an opportunity for previous scholarship recipients to “Pay Forward” their scholarship award to assist future generations of Jay County students. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2007 by the Pennville Church of Christ. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County residents pursuing a higher education degree. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2014 by Jim’s five children. Jim was a former member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees who founded the Jay Petroleum Company and the Pak-a-Sak convenience store chain. He was passionate about the community and served on several local boards including the Jay County Fair Association and Portland Chamber of Commerce. The fund […]

Established in 2002 by Kay Pierce in memory of her husband, a local industrialist. The fund is to provide scholarships to employees and descendants of employees of W & M Manufacturing, Inc., Pier-Mac Plastics, Inc., and Accelerated Curing. Students should have attained no higher than a “C” average in their high school of GED course […]

Established in 1995 by Jane Poole, widow of Randy, a longtime teacher and coach at Jay County High School who was killed in an auto accident in 1995. The trust is to provide scholarships to students possessing a good mental attitude and wishing to study education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1995 by the Portland Lions Club. The fund is to provide scholarships for graduates of  Jay County High School. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1993 by the Portland chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s Club. In 1997 the club name was changed to Portland Vocational Women’s Club. The fund is to provide scholarships for graduates of Jay County High School. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2001 by the will of Mrs. Pray. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School  graduates. Mrs. Pray was a longtime schoolteacher in Illinois and Jay County. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2010 by the family of Robert Quadrozzi, who was the longtime director of the Jay County Development Corporation. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County residents who are enrolled in higher education classes at the John Jay Center for Learning. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1993 by Mrs. Reinhart’s mother, Virginia DeHoff, as a memorial to her daughter. Sheri and her unborn son Nicholas were killed in an auto accident in 1993. The fund is to provide scholarships to students pursuing a degree in education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2024 by Tanner R. and Sara E. Reynolds. The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support for educational scholarships, for students who meet the following qualifications: Are graduates of Jay County Jr-Sr High School, Jay County, Indiana, are residents of either Dunkirk, Pennville, or Redkey, Indiana, are a multi-sport athlete, having […]

Established in 2016 by Levon Rockwell in memory of his wife Martha. The scholarship is to assist Jay County students majoring in a music-related degree and are juniors or seniors in college at a Christian College. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2000 by Troy Rose, Shauna Runkle, and Heather Rose-Dunning, husband and daughters of Mrs. Rose. Kris was a businesswoman and civic leader in the community. The fund is to provide scholarships to female graduates of Jay County High School who exemplify qualities shown by Kris and who have financial need. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2008 by S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc. The fund is to provide scholarships for students who are high school graduates, with preference given to employees and descendants of employees of S.D.P. Manufacturing, Inc. Category: Scholarships

established in 2014 by Stephen’s mother Stephine Hicks. Stephen was killed in an automobile accident in May 2014. He was a 2010 Jay County High School graduate and went on to study Culinary Arts at Ivy Tech. He loved to cook and was a chef at Lil’ Bistro in Redkey. He also had a passion […]

Established in 1974 by her husband, Leo, as a memorial to Vecil’s career as a nurse. The fund is to provide scholarships to students pursuing a degree in nursing. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2001 by the will of Donald Schramm. Mr. and Mrs. Schramm were teachers in the Jay County area. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates majoring in education. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1995 by Maxine as a memorial to Harold’s career as an educator. Mr. Schutz was a retired teacher, principal, and activities director in the Jay County School system. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1964 by the Schwartz’s daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jenney. The Schwartzes were the founders of Standard Brush and Broom Company and were longtime civic leaders. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

To provide scholarships to Jay County residents pursuing higher education degrees. The fund was established in 2008 by Gladys Selvey as a memorial to her husband. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates pursuing a degree in either education or vocational arts, and who have been active participants in sports […]

Established in 2000 by the will of Ruth Shimp. The fund is to provide scholarships to students pursuing teaching careers. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1991 by Mrs. Shreeve’s will. The Shreeve’s were longtime residents of Allen County, but Mr. Shreeve attended school in Jay County. After reading about the Foundation in The Commercial Review, they decided to leave part of their estate to the Foundation. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. […]

established in 1982 by Regina Smith, as a memorial to her husband, a Jay County native. The fund is to provide scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture or engineering. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1996 by Dr. Donald Spahr as a memorial to his wife, a former dietician at Indiana University Medical Center. Mrs. Spahr, a longtime victim of Multiple Sclerosis, was known for her care of others. The fund is to provide scholarships to students studying dietetics or home economics. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1995 by George and Vickie Spradling as a memorial to their son who died of cancer in 1994. Chris had been accepted to attend auto tech school when he passed away. The fund is to provide scholarships to students who have taken the vocational auto mechanics course at Jay County High School. Category: […]

Established in 1999 through the Elizabeth A. Starbuck Unitrust. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates intending to major in business, music, art, or education. Category: Scholarships

established in 2012 by the will of Miss Starbuck. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2012 by the will of Elizabeth Starbuck. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs. Steffy, a Portland civic leader. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2019 by Louis and Glenna Stephen. The fund will provide scholarships to students who are Jay County High School graduates and are majoring in Engineering at Purdue University. Louis and Glenna were longtime Jay County residents who ere active in their church and civic organizations.  Gary is a Purdue University graduate and a […]

Established in 1998 by Epsilon Phi Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority. The fund is to provide scholarships to Pennville area Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2017 by the will of Helen Joan Saxton as memorial to her parents. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County residents who are college juniors or seniors and are pursuing a degree in Agriculture or Veterinary Medicine. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2002 by Jim and Pat Sudhoff in memory of their son, a 1985 graduate of Jay County High School and a graduate of Indiana University. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates pursuing a business degree at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Category: Scholarships

This scholarship fund was established in 2013 by the family of Everett and Lisabeth Taylor who were lifetime residents of rural Jay County. Although unable to afford college himself, Everett understood the value of education. Lisabeth was one of eleven children, nine of whom graduated from college. Everett was a farmer and an executive at […]

Established in 2013 through the will of Ruth Tharp Estate. Orla Tharp was the cashier at the Peoples Band and Ruth was a homemaker.  The fund shall provide scholarships to Jay County High graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1999 by the will of Mrs. Thenis. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2007 by Mark and Marianne Valentine as a memorial to their son. The fund is to provide scholarships to high school graduates who are active members of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Bryant, Indiana, Catholic Youth Organization. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2009 by Toni and Joseph Vinson. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School with preference given to residents of Pennville, Indiana. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2017 by Stephen R. Vore, a Jay County native and longtime business owner. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who are pursuing a degree or certification in Welding Field. First preference will be given to students who are financially middle or lower class. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2003 by Mike Walters, a 1976 graduate of Jay County High School. The fund is to provide scholarships to JCHS graduates with a 3.0 or greater grade point average who have earned at least two varsity letters in athletics. Category: Scholarships

Established in 1999 by Rob Weaver in memory of his mother who was a nurse for many years. The fund is to provide scholarships to high school graduates pursuing a degree in the nursing field. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2002 by Yvonne Wells in memory of her husband, a Jay County native and 1976 graduate of Jay County High School. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates. Category: Scholarships

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 […]

Established in 1979 by the will of Miss Williamson as a memorial to her parents, Monroe and Marie Williamson. Miss Williamson was a longtime employee of First National Bank and asked that the fund provide scholarships to Jay County students. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2005 by Heather Binegar, Zach’s mother. Zach was killed in a traffic accident before finishing his first year in Ivy Tech State College. Zach was a 10-year member of 4-H. This fund is to provide scholarships to graduates of Jay County High School who are member of the 4-H goat Project.  Category: Scholarships

Established in 2001 by the will of Mr. Smith. The  purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates majoring in business. Category: Scholarships

Established in 2017 by Cynthia Mendenhall and Marianne Horn as a memorial to their father, a longtime farmer, and their mother, a longtime educator. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County residents who are in their junior year or higher in college, with first preference given to students pursuing a degree in education, […]

Established in 2003 by Steve Zielinski in memory of his wife who passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. Margo was a teacher in the Jay School Corporation for 31 years. The fund is to provide scholarships to Jay County High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in education. Category: Scholarships