Indiana University Alumni and Friends in Marshall County have chosen to support their university using local resources that are under local control. An affinity group consists of five or more individuals who wish to pool their gift resources in an endowment fund that will provide support for a charitable cause. The Indiana University Alumni and Friends of Marshall County Scholarship Fund was started by an affinity group with plans to annually support one or more need-based scholarships to a resident of Marshall County and a graduate from a high school located in Marshall County attending Indiana University. These individuals believe in the purpose of the fund and are willing to commit $250 or more annually to grow the fund. New members are welcome and become voting members when their donations reach $250. Up to five voting members will serve on the Scholarship Advisory Committee.