Roy O. Nicholson Scholarship
Annual scholarship created in loving memory of Roy O. Nicholson-Elberfeld businessman, community leader, and outdoor adventurist-by his children Patty Sturdivant, Jackie Mills, Luann Daub, Tom Nicholson, and Carl Nicholson.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of Tecumseh High School with a minimum 2.5 grade point average.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on academic performance, leadership skills, and extracurricular school and community involvement. Preference will be given to students planning to enroll at a college or university in Indiana.
Supplemental Requirements
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two type-written, double-spaced pages).
Official grade transcript.
Award Amount
$1,100
Application Deadline
January 19, 2026 at Midnight
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