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STUDENT
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD
HIGH SCHOOL
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LOCAL
AREA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 08/12/11
As a result of generous local donors, 22
different area scholarships were awarded in 2011 to over 30 seniors attending
various post-secondary schools after graduation. The total amount
exceeded over $80,000.00. Most local scholarship deadlines are due in April.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMAN (AAUW) RIVERSIDE BRANCH
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship honors Ann Willard, a former president
of AAUW. The scholarship is awarded to a senior girl at RBHS who
has demonstrated an interest in the arts, good citizenship, maturity and
responsibility. The candidate must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
A transcript must be included as part of the application.
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AARON SEMENSKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Aaron Semenske
Scholarship Foundation will award a renewable $2000 academic
scholarship to one senior student/athlete graduating in June
2010. The scholarship will be considered on the basis of academic
achievement, athletic participation, involvement in the community
and/or religious groups, and demonstrated leadership in the
community. Applicants must be in the upper quarter of the
graduating class, earned a varsity letter in at least two sports, give
evidence of leadership activities, give evidence of demonstrated
community service and must be accepted at a 4-year college or
university. Recommendations from a faculty member, a varsity
coach, and a religious or community leader are also required.
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BLOOD DRIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Candidates must have assisted in the
planning of the Blood Drives at RBHS or donated blood. The candidates
must submit a short essay which includes a personal statement
explaining why donating blood is important and how this experience will
impact their future. The application must also include to letters
of recommendation for RB teachers or staff members.
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FLORENCE ROONEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Candidates for this scholarship must
be a resident of Brookfield,
plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college or trade school, have demonstrated
community service, show evidence of financial need, and have a minimum
GPA of a 3.0.
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L. HOWARD ABBOTT & FRANCES H. ABBOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
Applications are available in Student
Services for the Abbott Memorial Scholarship administered by the Fifth
Third Bank. This $1000 one-time scholarship is based on academic
achievement, extracurricular activities and financial need.
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KIWANIS CLUB OF
BROOKFIELD SCHOLARSHIP
The Kiwanis Club of Brookfield is offering two $1,000
scholarships to graduating seniors residing in the Village of
Brookfield. The criteria used for determining the awards will be
academics, financial need, and participation in community and school
activities.
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RENEE PETIT FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Renee Petit Fine Arts Scholarship
is intended to assist students who have exhibited outstanding aptitude and
creativity in one or more of the fine arts to pursue their educational
and or professional studies. The candidate must have earned a
minimum GPA of 3.5 in all fine arts related high school course work and
a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. A short essay, a letter of
recommendation, and a performance based product which showcases the
candidate's talents and achievements in at least one of the fine arts
are required.
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RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
(RBEA) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
The RBEA has established academic
scholarship grants of at least $500 to be awarded to seniors graduating
in June 2010. This year's scholarships will be considered on the
basis of academic achievement, and involvement in the school and
community. Candidates must rank in the upper 20% of the senior
class at the end of seventh semester. Finalists may be asked to
participate in an interview with the RBEA Scholarship Committee
Members.
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RIVERSIDE MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP
The Riverside Masonic Scholarship is a
one-time $700 scholarship which is awarded to a graduating senior at
RBHS. Applicants must be in the upper 25% of the class. Academic and
extra-curricular activities will be considered.
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RICH PORT YMCA MEN'S CLUB SERVICE AWARD
The Rich Port YMCA Men's Club is seeking nominees for the Club Service
Award. This $750 cash award is given annually to one senior at
RBHS. The purpose of this award is to recognize a student
committed to community service. This is not an academic
achievement award nor is it a scholarship. Interviews will be
held. The deadline for applications is April 8, 2011.
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ROTARY CLUB OF BROOKFIELD-RIVERSIDE
IN MEMORY OF DECEASED MEMBERS MARIE CARLSON AND TOM SEQUENS
The Rotary Club will recognize one
graduating senior who has demonstrated an outstanding level of
community service activity during his or her high school career and has
a GPA of at least a 2.50. Hours of service to the school through
school organizations and school-sponsored activities and hours of service
given in the community through religious, fraternal, and civic
organizations will all be considered. A
one-time award of $750 will be
given.
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STEVEN J. DUVE MEMORIAL FUND
The candidate must have at least a 3.25
GPA during the last 3 semesters, have an interest in nature, the
environment, and/or ecology, participated on at least two athletic
teams during both their junior and senior years, and be
attending a 2 or 4-year college next fall.
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KRISTEN FUERST AWARD
This award is a memorial to
Kristen Fuerst, an RBHS student who died in a
train accident in 1989. This monetary scholarship is awarded to a
senior female tennis player attending a four-year college or university
who demonstrates good teamwork traits, integrity, and a solid work
ethic.
The winning candidate is determined by the head tennis coach at RBHS.
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ROBERT P. GWINN AWARD
A monetary award will go to a senior
planning to attend a 4-year college or university to study business
or finance. Academic achievement, personal goals, and involvement
in the field of study will be part of the consideration. The
recipient will be chosen by the Applied Arts Department. There is
no official application for this award.
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OTTO HAACK AWARD
A monetary award will go to a RB senior
planning to study in the area of industrial technology. Academic
record, career goals, and involvement in the field of
study will be considered.
The recipient will be chosen by the Applied Arts Department. There
is no official application for this award.
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ANTON AND DAWN HELLER AWARD
A monetary award will be given to a
media/technology student.
The recipient will be chosen by the Media Department.
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JAMES A. SWANSON SCHOLARSHIP
The James A. Swanson Math Scholarship
will be given to at least two graduating seniors planning to further
their studies in math-related majors. Awards vary from year to year.
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THE RYAN WOMACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Ryan Womack Memorial Scholarship
is administered through the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Any
student who has been an active member of the Riverside Presbyterian
Church or who has been a member of the Youth Group for two year is
eligible to apply for the award through the church. A church
board of fifteen members determines the winners. Awards are
renewable yearly. Eligible recipients will be notified by the
church.
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THE EDWIN R. FREDERICKSEN SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
F/B/O
RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
This scholarship is for the education
and training of graduating RB students who will be attending a technical
college or a trade school in fall 2011. The scholarship is
possible thanks to the very generous donation made by the late Edwin R.
Frederickson and will be administered by the Fifth Third Bank. The
scholarship is based on, in order of importance; need, scholastic
attainment, scholastic potential and community service. An
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RIVERSIDE BANK SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 scholarship awarded
to one graduating senior from RBHS. The recipient will be
selected on the basis of positive leadership and character as
exhibited by academic achievement, extra-curricular activities,
and involvement in the community. Applicants must have
maintained a “B” average or better and plan to enroll full-time
at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or
trade/vocational school. Applicant’s total family annual
income may not exceed $59,600 adjusted gross income per federal
income tax documents. Applicants must submit a completed
application and media permission slip to Student Services.
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JEFF NIMMERRICHTER VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is based on
donations to the Friends of the Arts endowment in the memory of
Jeff Nimmerrichter, 2008 graduate of RBHS. Students who apply
should have extensive experience in at least one of the
following areas…drawing, painting, photography, sculpture,
and/or printmaking. Student must also intend on pursuing the
visual arts beyond high school. This scholarship is a one-time
$500 scholarship to be applied towards the recipient’s
educational studies. At least one letter of recommendation
required from an RB visual arts teacher. Other requirements and
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RIVERSIDE JUNIOR WOMEN'S CHARITY SCHOLARSHIP 2010
This $1500 scholarship is given to
recognize a female Riverside student
with outstanding community service and strong leadership
qualities. The recipient must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have
demonstrated leadership qualities by serving in a leadership or coordinating
capacity for one or more community service projects, and plans to
attend college next fall. A
personal interview may be required.
Deadline is March 26, 2011.
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RIVERSIDE GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
The
Riverside Garden Club will recognize two graduating seniors with a
one-time $500 scholarship each, who have demonstrated an interest in
horticulture, the environment, botany, biology or ecology during their
high school career. Participation in activities that support their
interest may have been achieved through school activities, community
service or work. Seniors planning to attend a 2-4 year college or trade
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MAYOR SCHECK’S YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and
North Riverside residents, under the age of 25, who plan to attend or
are already attending college, vocational school, industrial school, or
a post-high program preparing for employment. Applicants must complete
an application, a copy of driver’s license or state ID card, minimum of
two letters of recommendation from non-related adults, and a statement
(approx. 250 words) telling what type of education you are pursuing and
why you are interested in that area. All of the above materials must be
returned to the North Riverside Village Hall by mail or in person by May
1, 2011. Place the items in an envelope marked "Confidential" and
address to:
Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program
North Riverside Village Hall
2401 S. Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546-1596 |
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Ridgewood, Riverside, Illinois 60546-2408
~ Phone 708.442.7500 ~ Fax 708.447.5570
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