Applications For Donald L. Charlton Scholarship Due April 1

January 12, 2023 at 10:01 p.m.

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The Donald L. Charlton educational scholarship trust was funded at Don’s death in July 2004 through the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department.

Don was a lifetime Milford resident. He retired from the U.S. Postal service in 1988 after 33 years of service. Don was a member of the Milford American Legion and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War. In addition, he owned and farmed land in Van Buren and Jefferson Townships.

Knowing of the importance of obtaining a college degree, he created this fund for the benefit of graduates of Wawasee High School. To date, $1,037,253.00 has been awarded to graduates of Wawasee High School.

The requirements for applying for the scholarship include: demonstrated academic proficiency and ability to succeed at accredited college, university or vocational school; must show evidence of financial need as reported on the FAFSA’s Student Aid Report; active participation in community and school activities; a graduate of Wawasee High School. Special consideration will be given to those students residing in Van Buren and the east one-fourth of Jefferson townships in recognition of Don’s being born and residing in those townships. Previous graduates who are now enrolled in college or a vocational school may also apply. Scholarships will not be awarded for post-graduate studies.

The applications are available at the Wealth Advisory Services Office of 1st Source Bank, 325 S. Lake St., Warsaw. The completed application must be received by 5 p.m. April 1 in the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department Warsaw office located at 325 S. Lake St., Warsaw.

In addition to the application, the student needs to include three letters of recommendation. One letter must be written by the Wawasee High School principal. The other two letters should be from a teacher, employer or minister. A photo also needs to be attached to the application.

For more information, contact Julie Diffendarfer, trust officer, at 574-268-1229.

The Donald L. Charlton educational scholarship trust was funded at Don’s death in July 2004 through the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department.

Don was a lifetime Milford resident. He retired from the U.S. Postal service in 1988 after 33 years of service. Don was a member of the Milford American Legion and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War. In addition, he owned and farmed land in Van Buren and Jefferson Townships.

Knowing of the importance of obtaining a college degree, he created this fund for the benefit of graduates of Wawasee High School. To date, $1,037,253.00 has been awarded to graduates of Wawasee High School.

The requirements for applying for the scholarship include: demonstrated academic proficiency and ability to succeed at accredited college, university or vocational school; must show evidence of financial need as reported on the FAFSA’s Student Aid Report; active participation in community and school activities; a graduate of Wawasee High School. Special consideration will be given to those students residing in Van Buren and the east one-fourth of Jefferson townships in recognition of Don’s being born and residing in those townships. Previous graduates who are now enrolled in college or a vocational school may also apply. Scholarships will not be awarded for post-graduate studies.

The applications are available at the Wealth Advisory Services Office of 1st Source Bank, 325 S. Lake St., Warsaw. The completed application must be received by 5 p.m. April 1 in the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department Warsaw office located at 325 S. Lake St., Warsaw.

In addition to the application, the student needs to include three letters of recommendation. One letter must be written by the Wawasee High School principal. The other two letters should be from a teacher, employer or minister. A photo also needs to be attached to the application.

For more information, contact Julie Diffendarfer, trust officer, at 574-268-1229.
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