R. Dean and Vivian Townsend Memorial Scholarship (open to renewal candidate only)
Annual, renewable scholarship created by Robert and Judith Townsend in memory of R. Dean and Vivian Townsend. It was a lifelong desire of Dean and Vivian to help Gibson County students who could not attend a post-secondary school without financial aid.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating seniors of any Gibson County high school with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4- year, Indiana public college, university, or trade school.
Selection Criteria
Supplemental Requirements
Three letters of recommendation – two from high school faculty members and one from a community member who is unrelated to the applicant and who is not a Community Foundation board member.
Completion of the FAFSA.
Official grade transcript.
Award Amount
Application Deadline
May 20, 2026 at Midnight
Renewal Details
May be renewable for up to four years in pursuit of recipient’s degree. Renewal applications may be considered provided the recipient continues to meet his or her college or university’s academic standards. Renewal award amounts may differ from original award. A new recipient for the award will be identified once the prior year’s recipient has completed his or her eligibility for the award. Renewal applications will be assigned to renewal candidates in their online student account.
Your Questions Answered
We offer scholarships across a variety of fields, including academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.
Eligibility varies by scholarship but generally includes local students pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training.
Applications are submitted online through our website, following the instructions.
Each scholarship has a specific application period and deadline, listed on our website.
Some scholarships are one-time awards, while others may be renewable; details are provided with each opportunity.
Selection is based on criteria set by each scholarship, which may include academic performance, financial need, or community service.
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