Education

Established by Eric Schaekel and Ben Christoffel in memory of Andy Kryder to provide scholarships to graduates of Wawasee High School with preference to graduating seniors who participated on the Varsity Swim Team or who are pursuing the study of business.

Established by Bowling Against Bullying founder Shaun Mudd. The scholarship encourages and supports students who rise above high school bullying.

Established by Brenda Houtz to provide support to Washington Elementary School to support their STEM program, especially the sciences, and support innovative programs and projects to encourage students’ academic excellence.

Established in memory of Brendyn Ryan Stump, son of Cy Stump and Kristie Culp. Brendyn was a Sophomore at Tippecanoe Valley High School where he excelled in academics and athletics – enjoying both basketball and baseball. After Brendyn tragically passed away as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident, his many friends and the community-at-large demonstrated their love for Brendyn in numerous ways. The establishment of this scholarship fund serves as another way to remember and honor Brendyn. The scholarship will assist Tippecanoe Valley High School seniors who have participated in high school athletics and who demonstrate excellent character and financial need with pursuing their college, university, or vocational education.

Established by Ford Chinworth to provide support to Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) to pay for the engraving of a plaque maintained at WCHS that recognizes students who are awarded the Chinworth Award established in 1953 by Ford’s parents, the late William and Louese Chinworth, and to provide a recognition piece to each year’s student recipient of the Chinworth Award.

Established by Linda Stookey, Eric Stookey and Lisa McAdam to provide support for educational scholarships. Specifically, this fund supports Wawasee High School graduates who attend a public or private institution, or vocational, technical or trade school. David Stookey was a longtime, well-loved cross country and track coach at Wawasee High School. His wife, Linda, and his children, Eric and Lisa, created this fund to celebrate his life and perpetuate his legacy.

Established by the Estate of Charles David Reinhart for educational scholarships. Specifically, this fund supports graduating high school seniors from Pierceton or Washington Township in Kosciusko County. The scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in education, or electrical, electronic or digital technology – career paths which reflect the interests of both Dave and Diana Reinhart. Dave Reinhart was a self-taught electronics technician and life-long innovator and entrepreneur. Diana held a master’s degree in Elementary Education and taught at Pierceton Elementary School.

Established by the Warsaw High School Class of 1973 and friends of David Howett to honor the memory of their beloved teacher and friend.

Established in 2022 by Dale and Patty Pace, in honor Patty’s parents Henry and Martha Daniel, to provide scholarship support to graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School.

Established to help sustain Junior Achievement programs in Kosciusko County. Contributions from many donors to the fund were matched by Dekko Foundation.

Established by Eric Sorenson in memory of his co-worker, Kelby Jones, a Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) District Technician, to provide support to WCS for the technology needs of students.

Established by the Kosciusko County 4-H Horse and Pony Club. The fund provides scholarships for students pursuing higher education, which can include a trade school, who were members of the Horse and Pony Club for at least four years.

Established as a result of a Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy white paper project by Kaila Higgins, Sarah Jungbauer and Joel Widman. The fund will, when fully funded, help pay for GED testing to financially needy residents of Kosciusko County with preference given to clients of the Beaman Home.

Initially funded by the Dekko, Kosciusko County, and the Franklin I. and Irene List Saemann Foundations for educational grants.

Created by Kosciusko Literacy Services, Inc. to provide a source of support as they provide literacy programming in Kosciusko County.

Established in memory of Margaret Ann Voirol, a longtime vocal music teacher at Warsaw High School, by Jane Glover McGinnis. The fund provides support to the Warsaw Community High School Choral Department.

Established by Maureen and John Hall for students who find it difficult or impossible to continue their education without help.

Established by Max’s family to provide scholarship assistance to Kosciusko County residents who are pursuing a law degree in order to practice law.

Established by Anthony and Mary Nicholas, this fund provides educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two or four year public or private institutions of higher learning.

Established by anonymous donors in honor of Pamela Schumm, a teacher at Wawasee High School for 41 years. The fund will support the work of the teachers in Wawasee’s Biology Department, with special consideration given to the work of new or newer teachers of Biology.

Established by Wil and Kristi Boren as an advised scholarship endowment benefitting Kosciusko County graduates who have overcome learning challenges. Preference is given to students who have an individualized Education Program (IEP).

Established by an anonymous donor to provide support to the Wawasee Community School Corporation.

Established by Rick and April Sasso to provide a full-tuition scholarship to graduates of Warsaw Community High School who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree from any Indiana accredited college or university. Rick is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery, and is the President of Indiana Spine Group. Together, Rick and April have generously supported many charitable projects in Indiana, including in Warsaw and Winona Lake.

Provides tuition support for needy students to attend Lakeland Christian Academy and/or Warsaw Christian School. School administration recommends recipients.

Established through gifts by the family and friends of Sarah Krizmanich to honor her memory and to provide assistance for students with learning disabilities.

Established in memory of Stephen Brickel and Dawn Brickel Paris to provide financial support for tuition to students attending Lakeland Christian Academy.

Established by Dustin DuBois, this fund provides educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend accredited two or four year public or private institutions of higher learning.

Established by the Freedom Academy to provide funds for program expenses, emergency needs or operating costs. The Freedom Academy provides learning opportunities for adults in DeKalb, Noble, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Steuben, and Whitley counties in Indiana.

Created by the Warsaw Education Foundation to provide a source of income to help carry out the organization’s mission.

The Troy Murphy Memorial Fund was established by the family of Troy Murphy to provide support to Tippecanoe Valley High School’s Life Skills class which benefits special needs students.

Created by Wawasee Community School Corporation to encourage and support creativity, innovation and excellence, providing students with opportunities they would not otherwise experience.

Established by the Zimmer Biomet Foundation, Inc. this fund supports students who are a child or step child of current Zimmer Biomet employees, who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are pursuing higher education.