Matt and Cleo Werner Scholarship

This scholarship was established by family members in honor of Matt and Cleo, both upstanding citizens in their community and church. The couple worked hard to raise their 17 children. Both Matt and Cleo felt a good education, hard work and a willingness to give to those in the community were important qualities to achieve. They passed their belief on to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It is in their name that this scholarship has been established to assist a qualified student in achieving his or her dreams.

• Be a graduating senior from: Batesville High School, Franklin County High School, Greensburg High School, Jac-Cen-Del High School, Milan High School, North Decatur High School, Oldenburg Academy, South Decatur High School, or South Ripley High School; AND
• Be planning to pursue a 2 or 4-year degree at an accredited institution; AND
• Have a grade point average between 2.8 & 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; AND
• Provide two letters of reference with one letter being from a teacher or employer; AND Submit one essay- choose one of the following questions- no more than two type-written pages:

a.) Discuss a disappointment or set back in your life. How did you overcome it and move forward? How are you a changed person because of this experience? OR b.) Discuss an accomplishment you have achieved over the past three years that you considered valuable and significant. Why? (Remember that an accomplishment is something you have done, not an award that has been bestowed upon you.); AND Submit two short answer questions-each answer should be no longer than ½ typewritten page: a.)Other than scholarships, what have you done to prepare for the expense of your college education? b.)What are your educational goals or aspirations? How did you plan on accomplishing them?