THE WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION, INC.
MABEL M. WILSON ARCHBOLD SCHOLARSHIP/EDUCATION FUND

The Mabel M. Wilson Archbold Scholarship/Education Fund shall award annually unrestricted grants and scholarships equal to one-half (1/2) of the total cost to the student of tuition and fees up to $12,000 per academic year, and one-half (1/2) books, supplies, etc. up to $500 per academic year at any accredited college or university of the student’s choice within the United States.  Housing and living expenses are NOT included.  The awards are renewable for an additional three (3) years, giving each the potential of extending for a maximum of four (4) years.  Recipients must be enrolled as full-time students.  The Fund will be administered by The Wells County Foundation, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the Foundation) according to guidelines established by that organization in keeping with the wishes of the donor, Mrs. Archbold.

Those eligible shall be:  1) graduating seniors (current year) of Norwell High School who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree; and 2) recent Norwell High School graduates (within the previous six [6] years) desirous of pursuing a baccalaureate degree, or having already successfully completed undergraduate studies, wishing to obtain a graduate degree.

Applicants for the Archbold awards must have demonstrated “good scholarship” by having attained a minimum B plus (3.5 GPA) and “true sincerity of purpose toward his/her selected profession or academic pursuits” as explained in the required essay.  The recipients must be legal residents of Wells County, Indiana at the time the grant is awarded.  Please note that financial need is NOT a priority.

The application and required materials should be returned directly to the Foundation and should be accompanied by two (2) letters of reference from individuals unrelated to the applicant, one of whom should be a teacher or instructor who has known the applicant for at least two (2) years.  In addition, a typed essay of 500 to 750 words in length explaining the student’s desire for further education and his/her plans for the future is required.  In the case of the prior graduate, an official transcript of any college grades should also be included.

Once it is established that the eligibility requirements have been met, selection criteria to be utilized in addition to scholarship and evidence of sincerity of purpose are demonstrated leadership skills, community service and character.  The actual selection of the recipients will be made by an expert source from outside Wells County using all the criteria stated previously. 

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 7, 2025 OR DELIVERED IN PERSON TO THE FOUNDATION BY 4:00 P.M. MARCH 7, 2025.

THE WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION, INC.
222 W. MARKET ST.
BLUFFTON, IN 46714
(260) 824-8620

Mabel M. Wilson Archbold Scholarship Program
Sponsored by The Wells County Foundation, Inc.
Graduating Seniors
Eligibilities
1.	Be a legal resident of Wells County.
2.	Be a current Norwell HS senior who will have graduated by June 30.
3.	Plan to attend an accredited four-year undergraduate U.S. college as a full-time student in pursuit of a BA or BS degree.
4.	Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (On a 4.0 scale).

Instructions
1.	Please print or type all the information.
2.	If the space provided is inadequate, please attach additional papers to the application.
3.	School, community, and work experience should relate only to the last 4 years.
4.	All confidential information submitted in support of this application becomes property of The Wells County Foundation, Inc. and Coté.

Male/Female	Last Name	First Name	MI	Email	
					
Permanent Street Address	City	ZIP 	Telephone 	
				
Cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 basis) This must be converted from numerical or letter grades	6 Digit College Board Code # (please ask your guidance counselor for this number)	
		
Name of High School	Street Address	City, State ZIP	Telephone	
				
Principal Name	Guidance Counselor(s) Name(s)	Graduate Date mo/yr	
			
College Data:	
Name of College/University	City, State, ZIP	

		
Please State Your Intended Major In College:		
Projected Graduation Date (Month/Year):		

SPECIAL NOTES:
1.	Applicants must submit an official transcript.
2.	Applicants must submit recommendations as described on the attached sheet.
3.	The official transcript and recommendations may be in separate and sealed envelopes, but they should be sent with this application.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:	Please list only the last 4 years		

Activity		           Years      Honors/Awards                   Activity		             Years	Honors/Awards

									

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:	Please list only the last 4 years

Activity		           Years      Honors/Awards                   Activity		             Years	Honors/Awards

									

WORK EXPERIENCE: 		Please list all work experience, part- and full-time during	the last 4 years			
Position	                            from mo/yr  to mo/yr   hrs per wk   Position                                      from mo/yr  to mo/yr   hrs per wk

								

PERSONAL STATEMENT:  Please attach a typewritten 500–750-word essay to this application.  This essay should explain why you want to further your education and include your plans for the future.

AFFIDAVIT:  The signature below affirms that all the information provided in this application, and supporting documents, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.  If requested, I will provide proof.  Failure to provide this proof shall invalidate this application and result in termination of any aid granted.

Signature of Applicant 							Date

Your request for aid becomes valid ONLY when this signed application & all supporting documents are submitted to the Foundation or postmarked:  NO LATER THAN MARCH 7, 2025.

Archbold Scholarship Program
THE WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION, INC.
222 W. MARKET ST.
BLUFFTON, IN 46714

Please direct queries to:
The Wells County Foundation, Inc.
260-824-8620
kmcnally@wellscountyfound.org
www.wellscountyfound.org

The form and format of this application is protected by copyright.  It is the sole possession of Scholarship Managers (SM)