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Edgell Vocational Scholarship Fund
$1,000.00
2026 Scholarship Season
Edgell Vocational Scholarship
Criteria: This one-time scholarship of $1,000 is available to graduating seniors from West Noble High School who plan to enroll full-time in a post-secondary education program leading to an associate degree or similar vocational certification (four-year degree programs are not eligible). Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.00.
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Side note explaining field of studies:
The following fields of study qualify but are not limited to auto/diesel mechanics, HVAC, plumbing, industrial arts, welding, construction, agriculture-related areas (such as animal science, horticulture, and farm management), and family and consumer sciences. Eligible fields of study also include childcare (such as daycare worker, in-home childcare), fashion, home care (such as in-home patient care), interior design, culinary arts, and cosmetology.
Eligibility Quiz Question to be matched with the scholarship – student must select yes.
Are you a senior from West Noble High School who plans to enroll full-time in a post-secondary education program leading to an associate degree or similar vocational certification (four-year degree programs are not eligible) and have a minimum high school GPA of 2.00?
*If your intended college is a for-profit college, the college must agree to our terms by completing a grant agreement for your tuition only payment. If not, you will forfeit the scholarship. Reach out to Jennifer@cfnoble.org for further discussion.
Donor Fund Story:
The Edgell Vocational Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 by the late David L. Edgell and his wife Bonnie. David was a member of the American Legion, Elks, and Eagles. He was also known as a successful entrepreneur, having owned & operated several businesses & managed numerous properties successfully. This included the Pizza Shack and Ligonier Liquors, which he together, with his wife Bonnie, had owned & operated for more than 30 years. Bonnie is a retired teacher from West Noble School Corporation. During their life, the Edgell’s have displayed great dedication to their community, as they were involved in numerous causes promoting the betterment of Ligonier and its residents. The Edgell’s established this scholarship as a means to help the young people in the Ligonier community further their education. Bonnie currently resides in Ligonier.
