Liebengood 2012

Dr. Howard and Helen Liebengood Scholarship available through Community Foundation of Wabash County

The late Dr. Howard “Doc” Liebengood and his wife Helen established a fund with the Community Foundation of Wabash County in 2007 to provide scholarships to high school seniors living in Kosciusko County who are graduating in the top 20 percent (20%) of the senior class.

Dr. Liebengood moved to Silver Lake in 1967 and lived there until his death in July 2008. Dr. Liebengood operated a veterinary practice that involved preparing and certifying cattle for national and international shipment. Before moving to Silver Lake, he was a co-founder and charter member of the Michiana Veterinary Association. Doc and Helen had a desire to give back to the community they loved living in for over 40 years. In addition to their scholarship fund, they also set up several other funds through the Foundation to give back to their local community, through 4-H, the Kosciusko County Animal Shelter, and local churches to provide help to those in need.

To be eligible, students must be pursuing higher education either full or part time from any accredited university or college. Along with an application, students are required to submit a proof of financial need form from the college or university they plan to attend. Students who have previously been awarded the scholarship may reapply each year they are in college after the initial award if they maintain at least a 2.5/4.0 GPA at the accredited university or college.

Applications for the Dr. Howard and Helen Liebengood Scholarship are available through the Community Foundation of Wabash County’s web site www.cfwabash.org and from the student’s guidance counselor. The applications are due to the student’s guidance counselor or to the Community Foundation of Wabash County, 218 East Main, North Manchester by March 16, 2012. Please contact your school’s guidance office or Foundation Program Assistant Cathy McCarty at 260-982-4824 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.