Carol Strip Whitney Scholarship

The Columbus Foundation

THE 2026 APPLICATION HAS CLOSED. Two scholarships for high school seniors or high school graduates considered gifted who reside in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio and attend/plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S. Must participate in extracurriculars, demonstrate high moral character, and meet listed GPA requirements.

Qualifications:

Applicant must:

– Be graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.75 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale, 4.0 GPA on a 5.0 scale, or high school graduates with a 3.0 GPA in college.

– Be residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio.

– Participate in extracurricular activities.

– Be considered gifted, as denoted by the parent ID letter from their school district. Students who are homeschooled or from districts that do not issue letters may submit documentation indicating an IQ of 130 or above from a licensed psychologist.

Demonstrate high moral character in his or her daily life.

Attend or plan to attend an educational institution in the U.S.

Award Amount:
$2,000

Deadline:
March 1, 2026