Scholarship
Supporting the next generation of leaders in Wayne Township.
About The Scholarship
The Bill Uhrig Ben Davis Lions Club Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 and named in memory of Lion Bill Uhrig in 2021. To date, the Ben Davis Lions Club has awarded close to $40,000 in scholarship funds to students in the Wayne Township Community.
This scholarship is open to any student living within Wayne Township AND graduating from any high school serviced by the MSD of Wayne Township Schools. Scholarship funds are intended to assist with tuition, room and board, school fees and/or educational materials and supplies.
The ideal recipient of this award will represent qualities consistent with the objectives of Lions Club International.
The Ben Davis Lions Club invites you to apply for an up to $1,000 scholarship.
Application deadline is February 15th, 2026.
Applicant Criteria
- Student must plan to complete a program at an accredited college, university, trade center or technical program
- Student must live within Wayne Township
- Student must graduate from Ben Davis High School, Ben Davis University or the Ben Davis Area 31 Career Center
- Applicant must briefly answer several essay questions
- Applicant must provide two (2) letters of recommendation. These may come from a school official, teacher, volunteer supervisor, employer, religious leader or otherwise qualified adult. Please do not include a letter of recommendation from an immediate family member.
- Applicants who display a strong work ethic
- Applicants who display strong leadership qualities
- Applicants who display a commitment to the school and/or community thru service and/or participation in activities
- Applicants who have a financial need
Ready to Apply?
Complete your scholarship application through this Google Form.