Scholarships
The Eastside Area Community Foundation awarded the first scholarships to the graduates of Eastside High School class of 1984. In 1984, there were two graduates that received $500 each. In 2022, twelve graduates will receive a combined total of $37,500. Over 39 years, the Foundation has awarded 906 scholarships totaling $762,500, assisting the graduates of Eastside High School achieve their goal of furthering their education.
The generosity of our donors has allowed the growth in scholarships awarded to Eastside High School graduates and alumni. Currently, there are 35 named scholarships, ranging from $500 to $8,000 each that are awarded annually.
Scholarship Guidelines
Current High School Seniors
Current High School Seniors
Current High School Seniors
The Eastside Area Community Foundation awards multiple scholarships to seniors in Eastern DeKalb County, Indiana that are pursuing a formal education beyond high school. Current high school seniors that are residents of Eastern DeKalb County, Indiana (live within the DeKalb Eastern Community School Corporation) or current Eastside High School Seniors that are not residents of Eastern DeKalb County, Indiana are eligible.
A complete application must be submitted to the Eastside Area Community Foundation by March 31, 2022 for consideration of the 2022 scholarships. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Upon receiving an application, the Foundation will request a transcript from the school.
Current College Students
Current High School Seniors
Current High School Seniors
The Eastside Area Community Foundation offers scholarships to current college students that are pursuing their first associates or bachelors degree. Current college students that are residents of Eastern DeKalb County, Indiana (live within the DeKalb Eastern Community School Corporation); or are graduates of Eastside High School in Butler, Indiana are eligible.
A complete application and official college transcript must be submitted to the Eastside Area Community Foundation
by March 31, 2022 to be considered for the 2022 scholarships. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Application
2023 scholarship applications will be available on March 1, 2023.