Mathematics - John G. Blakesley Scholarship for H.S. Seniors
Eligible for 25% Match
Yes
Yes
Date Established
02/15/2012
02/15/2012
Scholarship Information
Resident of Elkhart County. Graduating high school senior with successful completion of math honors coursework and notable achievement in math on the ACT/SAT. Pursuing a degree in mathematics or the sciences in a four-year program at an accredited college or university.
Resident of Elkhart County. Graduating high school senior with successful completion of math honors coursework and notable achievement in math on the ACT/SAT. Pursuing a degree in mathematics or the sciences in a four-year program at an accredited college or university.
Story of the Fund
John G. Blakesley believed that mathematical excellence should be celebrated and encouraged. A lifelong learner and advocate for education, John established this scholarship to inspire students to pursue careers involving critical thinking, data, and precision.
His passion for numbers was matched by his belief in people—especially young people—who use math to solve real-world problems. He envisioned this award as a bridge for talented students to pursue meaningful futures.
The scholarship not only recognizes outstanding achievement but also fosters a spirit of discipline and inquiry in Elkhart County’s best math minds.
John G. Blakesley believed that mathematical excellence should be celebrated and encouraged. A lifelong learner and advocate for education, John established this scholarship to inspire students to pursue careers involving critical thinking, data, and precision.
His passion for numbers was matched by his belief in people—especially young people—who use math to solve real-world problems. He envisioned this award as a bridge for talented students to pursue meaningful futures.
The scholarship not only recognizes outstanding achievement but also fosters a spirit of discipline and inquiry in Elkhart County’s best math minds.