Flora Webb Garber Foundation

Virgil C. Webb was a life-long resident of Bondurant, Iowa. He farmed his family farm and eventually was the rural postal carrier later in his life. He enjoyed music by singing in church and for others. He was known for his generosity by giving away his sweet corn and his garden products, all renowned for their taste, quality and size. Later in his... years, Virgil lost the ability to hear music or sing. Virgil then realized he would not outlive his investments and requested his family holdings be invested in the Bondurant community. His first concern was for graduates from Bondurant-Farrar High School who wanted to go to college for music and had financial limitations. He was also concerned for needy and deserving graduates of Bondurant-Farrar High School, who wish to attend a four-year college or university majoring in something other than music and who could not afford to do so without financial assistance. Scholarships will be available through 2028, when the Foundation will cease. Award amounts may vary with each student. Students who are scholarship award recipients will be awarded scholarship funds, which may cover tuition and fees for up to 30 credit hours per academic year, but at a minimum of 12 hours per semester credit hours (credit hour is defined as those class hours computed in the grade point average). The amount of the award is credited to the students account during the first two months of classes each semester after being calculated during the registration periods. The Managing Directors supervise these student award accounts. If a student drops below full time designation, or drops from the college or university during the refund period, the Foundation may request a refund of the scholarship from the college/university. Awards are given on a year-to-year basis. Payments are made on a semester basis. The student must qualify each semester for grade point average and 12 credit hours as defined here. A student in good standing who has fulfilled previous award obligations may apply each year for ...Read More