Donald L. Charlton Scholarship Application Information

The Donald L. Charlton educational scholarship trust was funded at Don’s death in July 2004 with assets in excess of $1,400,000 through the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department.

Don was a lifetime Milford resident. He retired from the U.S. Postal service in 1988 after 33 years of service. Don was a member of the Milford American Legion and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War.

In addition, he owned and farmed land in Van Buren and Jefferson Townships. Knowing of the importance of obtaining a college degree, he created this fund for the benefit of graduates of Wawasee High School.

To date, $767,253 has been awarded to graduates of Wawasee High School.

The requirements for applying for the scholarship include: demonstrated academic proficiency and ability to succeed at an accredited college, university or vocational school; must show evidence of financial need as reported on the FAFSA’s Student Aid Report; active participation in community and school activities; a graduate of Wawasee High School.

Special consideration will be given to those students residing in Van Buren and the east quarter of Jefferson Townships in recognition of Don’s being born and residing in those Townships. Previous graduates who are now enrolled in college or a vocational school may also apply. Scholarships will not be awarded for postgraduate studies.

The applications are available at the Wealth Advisory Services Office of 1st Source Bank, 325 South Lake Street, Warsaw. The completed application must be received by 5 p.m. on April 2 in the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department Warsaw office.

In addition to the application, the student needs to include three letters of recommendation. One letter must be written by the Wawasee High School principal. 

The other two letters should be from a teacher, employer or minister. A photo also needs to be attached to the application.

For more information, contact Kelly Engle, Trust Administrator at (574) 268-1259.

Robert and Esther Pfleiderer Scholarship Application Information

This four-year scholarship was created by long time Warsaw residents Bob and Esther Pfleiderer.

Bob and Esther were both born and raised in Warsaw.

Esther graduated from Manchester College and received her Masters Degree from Purdue University. She taught math in the Warsaw School system for 39 years.

She was active in the community and was involved with the work of many community organizations including First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw Community Library, Salvation Army, Kosciusko County Community Foundation and the Kosciusko County Historical Society. In 1982 she was selected as Warsaw’s Women of the Year.

Bob graduated from Purdue University with a degree in civil engineering and served for many years as the county surveyor.

To date, $1,360,596 has been awarded to graduates of Warsaw Community High School from this scholarship.

The scholarship is available to graduates of Warsaw Community High School. Applications are available from the Wealth Advisory Services Department at 1st Source Bank at their downtown Warsaw office at 325 South Lake Street.

The completed application must be received by 5 p.m. on April 2 in the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department’s office. Applications are available at the Wealth Advisory Services Department’s offices.