2025 Community Foundation Scholarship Awards
The Community Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
The Community Foundation manages more than 50 scholarships to support students in post-secondary education. Throughout May, we love sharing the graduating seniors and current college students who will benefit from a Community Foundation scholarship.
Recipients will be recognized as they accept their scholarship. Check back on Fridays in May for updates, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for daily updates.
Oliver Beane
Oliver Beane, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is a recipient of the Adam Cline Scholarship and the inaugural William Flannery Scholarship. Oliver plans to study graphic design and advertising at Ball State University. He is the son of Andy and Heather Beane.
Reece Berry
Reece Berry, a senior at Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Zach Greenwalt Scholarship. Reece plans to study engineering at Purdue University. He is the son of the late Ryan Berry and Kris Dishman.
Judah Branam
Judah Branam, a senior at Burris Laboratory School, is a recipient of the Dr. William J. and Thelma V. McNabney Memorial Scholarship. Judah plans to study media at Indiana University. He is the son of Jonathan Branam and Tiffany Branam.
Shelby Brannon
Shelby Brannon, a senior at Wapahani High School, is a recipient of the E.K. Keesling Memorial Scholarship and the Murray’s Jewelers Scholarship. Shelby plans to study Fine Arts at Ball State University. She is the daughter of David and Carrie Brannon.
Meghan Buehler
Meghan Buehler, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Carolyn A. Lucas Scholarship. Meghan plans to study nonprofit management and leadership at Indiana University. She is the daughter of Ben and Beth Buehler.
Trooper Bullock
Trooper Bullock, a senior at Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Trooper plans to study engineering at Purdue University. He is the son of Sam and Justin Bullock.
Jamar Clark
Jamar Clark, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is a recipient of the Dylan T. Stafford We Before Me Scholarship and the Robert L. Thompson Scholarship. Jamar plans to study political science at Indiana University. He is the son of Anngel Clark and Marcus Clark.
Beatrice Cooper
Beatrice Cooper, a senior at Burris Laboratory School, is a recipient of the Burris Class of 1949 Angie Wilson Scholarship and the Gary W. Addison Scholarship. Beatrice plans to study elementary and special education at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Nathan and Amy Cooper.
Madelyn Cooper
Madelyn Cooper, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Madelyn plans to study communications at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Carrie Cooper and Colin Cooper.
Caleb Cunningham
Caleb Cunningham, a senior at Heritage Hall Christian School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Caleb plans to study business at Cedarville University. He is the son of Christopher and Emily Cunningham.
Bradley Dickey
Bradley Dickey, a senior at Cowan Jr/Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Max V. and Nellie Cathrine Creviston Scholarship. Bradley plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He is the son of Brandon and Celestial Dickey.
Lexi Edwards
Lexi Edwards, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Lexi plans to study elementary education at Ball State University. She is the daughter of William and Ashley Edwards.
Ephraim Eller
Ephraim Eller, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Braden R. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship and the Charles W. and Jane (Klipsch) Thomas Scholarship. Ephriam plans to study construction management at Ball State University. He is the son of Kylee Eller and Andrew Eller.
Lily Ellis
Lily Ellis, a senior at the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Lily plans to study English literature at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Kate Ellis and Brannon Ellis.
Casey Gifford
Casey Gifford, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Rex A. Waldo II Scholarship. Casey plans to study psychology at Indiana University East. She is the daughter of Sarah Gifford and Neil Gifford.
Regan Gill
Regan Gill, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Regan plans to study cybersecurity at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Amy and Jon Gill.
Christy Gao
Christy Gao, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship and the eKeeper Systems Unparalleled Excellence Scholarship. Christy plans to study data science at Indiana University. She is the daughter of Nicole Gao and Zhifeng Gao.
Bryce Hahn
Bryce Hahn, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Charles L. Whitehair Memorial Scholarship, Max V. and Nellie Cathrine Creviston Scholarship, and Owen H. Ramey Memorial Scholarship. Bryce plans to study business and data information at Purdue University. He is the son of Jason Hahn and Joanna Hahn.
Claire Hazen
Claire Hazen, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship. Claire plans to study nursing. She is the daughter of Neal and Becky Hazen.
Avrum Horsley
Avrum Horsley, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Max V. and Nellie Cathrine Creviston Scholarship. Avrum plans to study computer science at Ball State University. He is the son of Kenny and Malissa Horsley.
Zinnia Jefferson
Zinnia Jefferson, a senior at Muncie Central High School, is a recipient of the Jerry Parrish Scholarship. Zinna plans to study biology at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Kristin Mengedoht.
Danica Keppler
Danica Keppler, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Nicholas Brooks Sherfy Memorial Scholarship. Danica plans to study elementary education at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Michelle and Dave Keppler.
Mackemzie Lipps
Mackemzie Lipps, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Delaware Community Schools Memorial Scholarship. Mackemzie plans to study brain and behavioral sciences at Purdue University. She is the daughter of Debbie Lipps and Jason Lipps.
Kennedy Martinez
Kennedy Martinez, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Ashley Burgauer Scholarship. Kennedy plans to study nursing at the University of Virginia. She is the daughter of Shauna and Joe Martinez.
Shaina Miller
Shaina Miller, a current Ball State University student, is a recipient of the inaugural Barb Stedman Honors College Scholarship. Shaina is studying political science. Information Coming Soon
Eli Morgan
Eli Morgan, a senior at Wapahani High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Eli plans to study meteorology and climatology at Ball State University. He is the son of Kimberly Morgan.
Aurilia Moulton
Aurilia Moulton, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Jim Leffler Memorial Scholarship and the Robert and Wanda McKibben Scholarship. Aurilia plans to study elementary education at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Judd and Rhea Moulton.
Grace Murray
Grace Murray, a senior at Burris Laboratory School, is a recipient of the Steve Shondell Scholarship. Grace plans to study counseling and student services at Indiana University. She is the daughter of Jennifer Murray and Ryan Murray.
Emily Neal
Emily Neal, a current student at Ball State University, is a recipient of the Patricia K. and Franklyn D. Brinkman, Sr. Nursing Scholarship. Emily studies nursing.
Lily Nettrouer
Lily Nettrouer, a senior at Cowan Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Dr. Albert O. Miller Scholarship. Lily plans to study property management at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Lori and Rick Nettrouer.
Alesya Rathinasamy
Alesya Rathinasamy, a senior at the Indiana Academy for Science, Humanities, and Mathematics, is a recipient of the Michael Brodhead Scholarship. Alesya plans to study brain and behavioral sciences at Purdue University. She is the daughter of Larisa Rathinasamy.
Isabella Riley-Vannatta
Isabella Riley-Vannatta, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Tom Devine Memorial Scholarship. Isabella plans to study elementary education at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Mary Vannatta and Gary Vannatta.
Andrew Sammelson
Andrew Sammelson, a senior at Burris Laboratory School, is a recipient of the Alice Miriam Kitselman Scholarship. Andrew plans to study biochemistry at Ball State University. He is the son of Anna Sammelson and Robert Sammelson.
Arionna Sanchez
Arionna Sanchez, a senior at Wapahani High School, is a recipient of the Sue Harris Unsung Hero Scholarship. Arionna plans to study psychology at Ivy Tech Community College. She is the daughter of Elisha Sherron.
Cory Shaw
Cory Shaw, a current student at Ball State University, is a recipient of the George and Nelda Van Laningham Scholarship. Cory studies entrepreneurship
Audrey Sizemore
Audrey Sizemore, a senior at Cowan Jr/Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Max V. and Nellie Cathrine Creviston Scholarship. Audrey plans to study pre-pharmacy at Butler University. She is the daughter of Heather Sizemore.
Kennady Sloniger
Kennady Sloniger, a student at Ball State University, is a recipient of the Martha Hunt Landscape Architecture Scholarship. Kennady studies landscape architecture at Ball State University.
Taryn Spangler
Taryn Spangler, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Gary W. Addison Scholarship. Taryn plans to study family and consumer science education at Purdue University. She is the daughter of Marianne Sprong and Jason Spangler.
Kaeb Stebbins
Kaeb Stebbins, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Delta Eagles Wrestling Scholarship. Kaeb plans to study information technology at Marian University. He is the son of Tyce Stebbins and Becky Stebbins.
Avery Stinson
Avery Stinson, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Sarah E. Adams Scholarship. Avery plans to study speech-language pathology at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Marlow and Randy Stinson.
Ryleigh Wagner-Little
Ryleigh Wagner-Little, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Kathleen Rozelle-Camplin Scholarship. Ryleigh plans to study nursing at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Randall Wagner.
Oden Wallace
Oden Wallace, a senior at Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Ross Family Autism Scholarship. Oden plans to study general studies at Ivy Tech Community College. He is the son of Kathy and Rob Wallace.
Corin Withers
Corin Withers, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship and the Bobby Watters Scholarship. Corin plans to study computer science at Purdue University. He is the son of Wesley and Melody Withers.
Hailie Woodring
Hailie Woodring, a senior at Delta High School, is a recipient of the Dr. William J. and Thelma V. McNabney Memorial Scholarship. Hailie plans to study biology at Purdue University. She is the daughter of Julie Lewis.
Peyton Wormer
Peyton Wormer, a senior at Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Lathrop P. Johnson Scholarship and the Robbin S. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship. Peyton plans to study pre-health and biology at the University of Notre Dame. He is the son of Jacob and Melissa Wormer.
Logan Wulff
Logan Wulff, a senior at Wapahani High School, is a recipient of the Grace K. Maring Scholarship. Logan plans to study computer science at Ball State University. He is the son of Kara J. Wulff and Bradley D. Wulff.
Jamie Zabel
Jamie Zabel, a senior at Burris Laboratory School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Jamie plans to study environmental science at Xavier University. Jamie is the daughter of Karen Zabel and Brian Zabel.
Elizabeth Zirkle
Elizabeth Zirkle, a senior at Daleville Jr./Sr. High School, is a recipient of the Kathleen Rozelle-Camplin Scholarship. Elizabeth plans to study journalism and literature at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Aaron Zirkle and Ericka Zirkle.