The will of Olive L. Manley channels more than $400,000 into a Manley Music Scholarship Trust. Miss Manley, formerly of Wabash, died in 1997, at the age of 92. She retired from Container Corporation of America in 1969, where she had been plant accountant and office manager.
This trust fund has been awarding generous music scholarships to Wabash High School graduates since 1998, helping more than 34 students with college expenses while pursuing music degrees. The application is now available to any person who is attending or has graduated from Wabash High School, and is enrolled or intends to enroll in a post-high school educational institution for the purpose of pursuing a career in music (music composition, music technology, music performance, musical theater, music therapy) or music education, dance or dance education.
Scholarships are for one year. Recipients may re-apply annually. Maximum eligibility is four years.
Applications may be downloaded from the Wabash High School website (under scholarships) and are due on or before March 15th. Submit your completed application with supporting documentation to the Wabash High School Guidance Office. “