WABASH COUNTY, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Wabash County recently released first quarter statistics for the Promise Scholarship Program. In its second school year, 1,088 Wabash County fourth through eighth grade students are now participating in the program.
In the first quarter of the 2017-2018 school year, students earned $19,390 towards their future college and career expenses. By completing classroom assignments, participating in college-go activities, and regularly saving money, students collectively earned another $25,950(need to add in q2 savings match) in the second quarter. In total, $45,340 was awarded to these students’ Promise Scholarship accounts for first semester.
Additionally, 832 of the participating students earned 100% of the possible academic awards for first semester. Of these, 222 were from MCS, 292 were from MSD, 8 were from St. Bernard, and 310 were from WCS. Students who earned 100% academic participation will be recognized for their hard work at their respective school’s basketball half-time programs over the next month, with 4th and 5th graders being recognized during the Junior Varsity half time, and grades 6-8 being recognized during the Varsity half time.
Tuesday, January 23 – Manchester Boys’ vs. Bellmont at MHS
Thursday, January 25 – Northfield Girls’ vs. Rochester at NHS
Thursday, February 1 – Wabash Boys’ vs. Tippecanoe Valley at WHS
Friday, February 2 – Southwood Boys’ vs. Rochester at SHS
All scholarships earned are deposited into each student’s Community Foundation Promise Scholarship Fund, where they are invested and administered by the Community Foundation. Investing these funds at the CFWC allows them to grow with the market until the student requests the funds be granted for their qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, computers, etc.
The CFWC is dedicated to raising the educational attainment level in Wabash County, and we believe that the best way to do that is to invest in our children. We hope that the Wabash community also finds value in children’s savings accounts and supporting the future of Wabash County youth. Contributions to the Promise Scholarship Program can be mailed to 105 West Second Street, Suite 100, North Manchester, Indiana, or made online at www.cfwabash.org.