Paul W. Ogle Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

Title: Scholarship Overview — Donor-Selected High School Award

Description
**Purpose and scope**
This scholarship supports outstanding graduating high school seniors from a donor-selected set of regional schools. It is designed to help students pursue postsecondary education at accredited two- or four-year institutions, and it also provides funding for associate or vocational programs. The award is intended as a multi-year scholarship for students in qualifying programs.

Key takeaways
- Merit-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors from donor-selected schools.
- Supports attendance at accredited two- or four-year colleges, including vocational programs.
- Designed to provide multi-year support where applicable.

Eligibility
**Who may apply**
Applicants must be graduating seniors in the top 25% of their class and must graduate with at least a CORE 40 diploma (or equivalent). Eligible applicants must reside in one of the following counties: Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington, or Switzerland. Award recipients must attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.

Key takeaways
- Must be a current graduating senior in the top 25% of the class.
- Minimum graduation requirement: CORE 40 diploma or equivalent.
- Residency requirement: Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Washington, or Switzerland County.
- Must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year institution.

Award Value
**Maximum and structure**
The scholarship provides up to $20,000 total for eligible four-year program students, distributed at a rate of $5,000 per year over four years. Students pursuing associate degrees or vocational programs may receive a smaller total award (amounts vary based on program length). The award is structured to support continued enrollment across academic years for qualifying recipients.

Key takeaways
- Maximum award: $20,000 total for four-year programs.
- Typical distribution for four-year programs: $5,000 per year.
- Associate/vocational recipients receive proportionally smaller awards.

Application Timeline
**Selection cycle and current-year eligibility**
The donor selects a rotating subset of participating high schools each year; up to six high schools from the donor’s list are chosen annually. For the graduating Class of 2026, only students from Henryville, Salem, South Central, West Washington, and Switzerland County are eligible to apply. Applicants should confirm application deadlines, submission steps, and any school-specific processes with their high school guidance office or the scholarship administrator.

Key takeaways
- The donor rotates selection among participating high schools; up to six are chosen each year.
- Class of 2026 eligible schools: Henryville, Salem, South Central, West Washington, Switzerland County.
- Check your high school guidance office or scholarship administrator for application deadlines and procedures.

History of the Award
**Donor intent and participating schools**
The award was established by a donor who designated a specific list of participating high schools across the region. The donor’s list includes both public and private institutions; Switzerland County is designated to receive an award every year, while the remaining schools are included on a rotating basis. The full donor-selected list of high schools comprises: Borden, Charlestown, Clarksville, Eastern, Henryville, Jeffersonville, Our Lady of Providence, Silver Creek, Floyd Central, New Albany, Christian Academy of Indiana, Community Montessori, Rock Creek Academy, Corydon Central, Lanesville, South Central, North Harrison, Austin, Scottsburg, New Washington, Salem, West Washington, and Switzerland County.

Key takeaways
- Established by a donor with a named list of participating high schools.
- Switzerland County receives an award annually; other schools are included on a rotation.
- The full participating-school list spans multiple public and private high schools in the region.