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Spencer Industries Incorporated Scholarship

Location Spencer County
Renewal Non-Renewal
Deadline 01/19/2026

Annual scholarship created by Spencer Industries Incorporated to encourage the children of Spencer Industries Incorporated employees to further their education, to recognize academic achievement of those graduating from high school and continuing their education, and to motivate recipients to achieve maximum scholastic and vocational potential.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be the natural, adopted or step-children of employees who have completed one year of full-time service with Spencer Industries Incorporated. If there are an insufficient number of applicants meeting the established criteria, the guidance counselor will notify Heritage Hills High School students that the scholarship is being made available to students whose parent(s) are not employees of Spencer Industries Incorporated. Two types of awards may be available:

College Scholarship Award

High school graduates or graduating high school seniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree at an accredited four-year degree granting institution. Applicants must be ranked in the upper half of their high school senior class at the time of graduation and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) at the time of application.

Junior College or State-Supported Technical College Scholarship Award

High school graduates or graduating high school seniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a two-year degree at an accredited degree-granting junior college or State-supported technical college. Applicants must be ranked in the upper half of their high school senior class at the time of graduation, and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) at the time of application.

Selection Criteria

Preference will be given to graduating high school seniors. Selection will be based on all sections of the application form and on the supplemental document(s).

Supplemental Requirements

At least one letter of recommendation from a school official or other individual who is unrelated to the applicant and who is not a Community Foundation board member but can attest to his or her school and community service activities.
Essay: Statement of Aspirations and Educational Goals (not to exceed two typewritten, double-spaced pages).
Official grade transcript.

January 19, 2026 at Midnight

Award Amount

$6,910 (multiple scholarship may be awarded from this amount)

Application Deadline

January 19, 2026 at Midnight

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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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