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    John C. Gatz Memorial Scholarship

    Community Foundation of Southern Indiana · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    $2,500 to $3,000

    up to $3,000 for Providence High School student; up to $2,500 for Clark/Floyd County resident

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    Established in memory of a young community member, this scholarship program offers two distinct awards to local high school graduates. One award is designated for a student graduating from Providence High School, while the second is open to any graduating senior residing in Clark or Floyd County, Indiana. Applicants must maintain a solid academic record, graduate with at least a CORE 40 diploma or equivalent, and plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year higher education institution. In addition to standard academic criteria, applicants must submit a creative essay and an original photograph reflecting how they embrace and capture life.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Indiana
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • GPA of 2.75 or higher
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college
    • Must reside in Clark or Floyd County, Indiana and graduate from an accredited high school. Must graduate with a minimum CORE 40 diploma or equivalent and attend an accredited two or four-year college or university.

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    Award details

    Amount
    $2,500 to $3,000
    Number of awards
    2
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    No
    Essay required
    Yes

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Apply online through the foundation's portal, uploading a personal photograph and a written essay based on the 'Capture Life' prompt.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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