Friendship State Bank Accepting Scholarship Applications

Three scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in the area.

(Friendship, Ind.) – The Friendship State Bank is accepting applications for their Wilke S. and James W. Lemon Scholarship.

To qualify, students must be a high school senior with a 2.5 GPA or better, plan on attending college or technical school, and are involved in the community.

The application process includes a 250 word or less essay answering the question: “What is the importance of a community bank to you in our communities?”

The deadline to apply is April 4.

Friendship State Bank will award one $3,000 scholarship and two $1,000 scholarships.  

More from Local News

Events

Aurora EMS Adds New Vehicle to Fleet

The new vehicle is a non-transport unit.

Collaborative Effort Saves Majority of Home, Contents from Fire

Multiple agencies assisted Bright Fire on Wednesday night.

Switz. Co. Manufacturing Students Build Dog Houses for Animal Shelter

Funding was provided by the Switzerland County Animals and Environment Fund.

Local Sports Report - April 9, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Local Sports Report - April 8, 2026

Baseball, softball and golf results.

Local Sports Report - April 7, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Sam Hunt - Water Under The Bridge - EAGLE ONLY

Randy Travis I Won't Need You Anymore 11:54
Trace Adkins Every Light in the House Is On 11:47
Chris Young Young Love And Saturday Nights 11:44