WABASH COUNTY, Ind. – The Community Foundation of Wabash County recognized Manchester Community Schools Promise Scholarship students Saturday night, Jan. 18 at halftime of the Manchester girls JV and varsity basketball games against Wabash.
The students are college-bound four through eight graders who have achieved 100 percent of the academic awards possible in both the first and second quarters. In all, 267 MCS students achieved the requirements and were recognized Saturday night.
The Community Foundation celebrates the achievements and efforts of these students and their families to prepare and save for their future education beyond high school. Since 2016, 1,237 Wabash County students in grades four through eight have earned over $200,000 in scholarships for their college savings accounts.
It is not too late for students in the second semester. Wabash County students can earn Promise Scholarships for college and career education by enrolling in a Promise 529 college savings account and signing a participation agreement. They can contact their teacher or visit www.cfwabash.org to sign up and receive more information.
