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Isha Harbaugh earns 2025 community scholarship
Harbaugh, who plans to major in STEM with a focus on biology, has co-founded the Bloomington branch of Robbie's Hope, an organization promoting adolescent mental health awareness.
Isha Harbaugh / Linkedin
Bloomington High School South senior Isha Harbaugh has been named Monroe County's 2025 JP Morgan Chase Bank and Community Foundation Scholarship recipient.
Harbaugh, who plans to major in STEM with a focus on biology, has co-founded the Bloomington branch of Robbie's Hope, an organization promoting adolescent mental health awareness. She also co-created Globetarium, an immersive pinhole planetarium designed to teach children about constellations and the ecliptic at science museums, libraries, and fairs.
In addition to Isha, seven other Monroe County students were recognized as finalists and awarded $1,000 scholarships. They include Gabrielle Buckley and Wren Millick from Edgewood High School; Zoe Gray, Koel Harbaugh, MaKenzie Rayles; Gavin Kocher from Bloomington High School North; and Trinity Vuyyuri from Lighthouse Christian Academy.
The Community Foundation of Bloomington & Monroe County also announced the recipients of Monroe County’s 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships: Sophia Craiutu and Tamanah Fazel. The scholarship, which provides full tuition, required fees, and up to $900 annually for books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study, recognizes students for community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership.
Sophia Craiutu, a senior at Bloomington High School North, has demonstrated leadership as co-president of Cougars for Change, president of Bridge USA, and co-publicist for the Student Council. Similarly, Tamanah Fazel, a senior at Bloomington High School South, serves as president of DECA and BPA while leading fundraising initiatives for the Women Empowerment Club, Dance Marathon, and Asian Culture Club.
“This year’s finalists for Monroe County’s Lilly Scholarships have all demonstrated outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, and community service,” said Tina Peterson, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Although we can only select two Lilly Endowment Community Scholars for Monroe County, we are proud to award each of these deserving students with a Community Foundation scholarship to support their continued academic pursuits.”
Monroe County’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients were selected from 110 applicants representing six of the 10 high schools in the county. The statewide program, administered by Independent Colleges of Indiana, will provide 147 scholarships this year, underscoring the transformative impact of education and leadership in Indiana communities.
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