CASS COUNTY - Cass County Community Foundation Executive Director Deanna Crispen has announced Cass County’s 2010 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program finalists:

Ryan J. Bice, of Pioneer High School

Sarah M. Cahalan , of Logansport High School

Susannah D. Cox, of Logansport high School

Evan P. Dailey, of Pioneer High School

Brett M. Davis, of Logansport High School

Bryce J. Fawcett, of Logansport High School

Applications were received from students attending the four high schools serving Cass County. All identifying information, such as student’s name, school name, gender, etc, was removed from the applications for the selection process.

“We believe that the six finalists selected truly represent the most-qualified, college-bound seniors in Cass County. The finalists were selected based solely on the criteria, which include academic ability, achievements, activities and citizenship; however, financial need is not a consideration,” says Executive Director Deanna Crispen.

From the six finalists, two Cass County students will be awarded Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships which will pay their full four-year tuition at any Indiana college or university, plus required fees. Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients will also receive $800 per year for books and required equipment. Per CCCF Executive Director Deanna Crispen, “Lilly Endowment Inc. continues to be a generous benefactor to our outstanding local students and their educational goals. We are grateful for this incredible program that has motivated and provided funding for twenty-seven Lilly Endowment Community Scholars in Cass County since 1998."