Penny Free Memorial Scholarship
Eligible for 25% Match
Yes
Yes
Date Established
12/16/2021
12/16/2021
Scholarship Information
Resident of Elkhart County minimum of one year. Historically underrepresented student, including African American, Hispanic/Latinx or women. Preference given to a student pursuing a degree in either a health care field (including behavioral health and social work) or the arts.
Resident of Elkhart County minimum of one year. Historically underrepresented student, including African American, Hispanic/Latinx or women. Preference given to a student pursuing a degree in either a health care field (including behavioral health and social work) or the arts.
Story of the Fund
Penny Free was an educator, advocate, and mentor whose warmth and passion shaped generations of students in Elkhart. Her dedication to teaching and belief in lifelong learning left an indelible mark on the community. This scholarship honors her legacy by supporting future teachers who share her heart for students and her conviction that education has the power to uplift and transform.
Penny Free was an educator, advocate, and mentor whose warmth and passion shaped generations of students in Elkhart. Her dedication to teaching and belief in lifelong learning left an indelible mark on the community. This scholarship honors her legacy by supporting future teachers who share her heart for students and her conviction that education has the power to uplift and transform.