Bonita J. Gribble Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bonita J. Gribble (Bonnie LaVelle). She was a beloved mother, daughter and friend who was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana. Her and her family had a strong connection to the community and to Ball State University.
College can be a promising route to self-improvement, offering career advancement and personal development that can alter the course of one’s life. This scholarship aims to support students from the Muncie area as they pursue their higher education dreams.
Any high school senior or high school graduate from Delaware County, Indiana, or current undergraduate student at Ball State University may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your goals and how this scholarship would help you.
Please tell us about yourself and your goals. Why are you passionate about pursuing higher education and how will this scholarship help you?
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The application deadline is Jan 20, 2026. Winners will be announced on Feb 20, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Feb 20, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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