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Adams County, IN
Traditional Student Application
If you have any scholarship related questions,
please feel free to contact the ACCF at 260-724-3939 / scholarships@adamscountyfoundation.org
The ACCF may be aware of other scholarship opportunities. If time allows, we can inform you if you qualify for other scholarships. To maximize your scholarship opportunities, the ACCF encourages you to submit your scholarship application early. Should you qualify for other opportunities the ACCF will advise you with the necessary steps. This added application process may take a few days to complete. It is time prohibitive to wait until the due date to take advantage of these scholarship opportunities beyond the ACCF.
Traditional Student Scholarship Application
This application is for:
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Traditional Students: graduating high school seniors
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Adams County Students, or lives in Adams County
How to complete the Tradtional Student Application
Handwritten Scholarship applications will not be considered
1. Click on '2025-2026 Traditional Student Application' (electronic, fillable version)
-This opens the doc- but it will not appear to be a 'fillable-doc'.
2. Save to your personal device. This should appear as a 'fillable doc'
3. Each time you make changes to the doc you will need to retitle the file.
Check-off Sheets
Available in your guidance department or by clicking below:
Adams Central Check off Sheet and more -only one copy of pages 1-3 need turned in with your application.
North Adams Check-Off Sheet and more -only pages 1-3 need to be turned in with your application.
South Adams Check-Off Sheet and more - only pages 1-3 need to be turned in with your application.
Home School Check-Off Sheet and more- only pages 1-2 need to be turned in with your application.
Other Available Scholarships
You can find this information in greater detail on your schools check off sheet.
Chelsea Kay Hart Scholarship Application
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Due the 4th Wednesday in January
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Graduating High School Senior at Heritage High School, Hoagland, IN.
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Priority to those attaining a 4yr degree
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Senior demonstrates faith, notable integrity, strong morals, and helps others.
Seffernick, Alfred & Myrtle Seffernick Memorial Scholarship Application
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Due the 4th Wednesday in January
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This application is ONLY for graduating high school seniors from St. John's High School in Delphos, OH.
Selking International Trucks Scholarship Application
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Due 4th Wednesday in January
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This application is ONLY for individuals who are entering or are enrolled in Diesel Mechanic Programs
Zurcher, Paul Zurcher (Z Fund Memorial Scholarship Application)
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Due 4th Wednesday in January
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Applicants must show a connection to the Best-One Tire & Service group (Best-One) employee or employee's spouse/child/dependent.
Supplemental Materials
This information is on your school's check off sheet in greater detail. To qualify for these scholarship opportunities, after submitting the ACCF application, these supplemental items be submitted up to seven (7) days after the application due date (by 4:00 pm).
Proofs of Association for the following scholarships:
Please print out the appropriate form(s) from this document and submit with the required material(s) as outlined on each form.
Daniel Niblick Community Service, Dixie (Harvey) Arven, American Legion Post #43 (Decatur), American Legion Post #468 (Berne), Decatur Volunteer Fire Department, Meshberger / LICA, Smith Brothers Furniture of Berne, Smith Brothers of Berne / Nick Taylor.
2025 Essay Topics for the following Scholarships:
Please submit the required essay(s) separate from your application using the requirements outlined for each scholarship
C.T.J. Foundation, (Decatur) Rotary, Trooper Cory Elson, Ebony Ann Fawcett, Junior Achievement, Bryan James Miller, Nut Tree Reading, Smith Brothers of Berne / Nick Taylor, and Officer Jerry Wyss. Also included is information regarding the Dr. H.S. 'Terry' Lee and Family Memorial Scholarship and the Paul W. Zurcher (Z Fund) Memorial Scholarship.