# Abbott Forrester Garn Scholarship

> $1,000 to $3,000 from Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County. Deadline Jan 29, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/abbott-forrester-garn-scholarship
- Provider: Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County (Foundation)
- Award: $1,000 to $3,000
- Deadline: Deadline Jan 29, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/in
- Official page: https://heritagefundbc.org/scholarship/abbott-forrester-garn-scholarship/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Abbott Forrester Garn Scholarship, administered by the Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County, supports graduating seniors from Columbus East High School who plan to pursue higher education in the United States. To qualify, applicants must be multi-sport athletes who participate in at least two sports. The selection committee looks for candidates who exhibit a civic-minded and mission-oriented character, consistently prioritizing the needs of others. Along with the standard application materials, students must submit an additional letter of recommendation written by a teacher or a coach. The award ranges from $1000-$3000 and is designed to help cover tuition and other qualified educational expenses. While applicants should complete their standard federal or state financial aid forms to establish general aid eligibility, this specific program requires students to submit the provider's combined application. The complete application package must be submitted through the online portal by the deadline of January 29, 2027, 4pm.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: IN
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Minimum GPA: 3
- College types: 4-year college, 2-year college
- Must be a graduating senior from Columbus East High School who is a multi-sport athlete participating in at least two sports. Candidates should demonstrate a civic-minded and mission-oriented character, prioritizing others. Requires an additional letter of recommendation from a coach or teacher.

## How to apply

Apply online through the Heritage Fund combined application portal, ensuring you submit an additional letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach.

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