Charles and Maxine Williams Scholarship
Annual scholarship established by the Estate of Maxine Williams in memory of Charles and Maxine to benefit North Daviess High School graduating seniors.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of North Daviess High School planning to pursue a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year educational institution or trade school. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale), demonstrate a strong work ethic, good citizenship and respectable moral character, and have financial need.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on applicant’s work ethic as demonstrated by current and past employment history, good citizenship and moral character, and financial need.
Supplemental Requirements
Typewritten paragraph addressing the following:
Why have you applied for the scholarship? If Mr. and Mrs. Williams were alive today, what would you say to them if you should receive the scholarship?
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are unrelated to the applicant and who are not Community Foundation board members, but who can attest to applicant’s ethical and moral character.
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.
Award Amount
$4,520
Application Deadline
January 19, 2026 at Midnight
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