Two CSA New Tech students chosen for Lilly scholarships
Heritage Fund: The Bartholomew County Community Foundation is announcing the two winners of this year’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships.
According to the group, Columbus Signature Academy – New Tech High School seniors Zoey Jernigan and Kevin Wittekind have been chosen as the recipients of the scholarships for Bartholomew County.
Zoey is the daughter of Glenna Mae Jernigan. She has been active in Mock Trial Club, Adventure Club, PBIS team, CSA-New Tech Garden and the Mill Race Marathon.
Kevin is the son of Frederick Wittekind IV and Konica Minolta. He has been involved with the Boy Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, National Honor Society and Environmental Club
The scholarships pay full tuition and required fees for four years of full-time undergraduate study that lead to a bachelors degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university. Students also receive a stipend to help cover costs for books and equipment.
Heritage Fund received 59 applications for this year’s scholarships, from which 10 finalists were selected:
Those included:
- Columbus East High School: Jasmin Cordoba, Abigail Dabson and Ruthie West
- Columbus North High School: Angelica Armstrong, Caleb Ferguson, Ava Laplante and Alfredo Madero
- Hauser Jr-Sr High School: Kaysie Kistler
Scholarship applicants were evaluated by the selection committee on academic performance; scholastic and community involvement; employment; leadership and financial need along with question and essay responses and recommendations.
Lilly Endowment created the scholarship program in the 1997-98 school year and has since granted more than $486 million dollars to support more than 5,000 Indiana students.