Two $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded from the Chris VanSpeybroeck Memorial Scholarship Fund in 2018 to graduating seniors for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year.
Requirements: Applicants should apply online at www.molinefoundation.org. All scholarships must be submitted by midnight on Friday, March 16, 2018. All reference letters need to be mailed to The Moline Foundation, 1601 River Drive, Suite 210, Moline, Illinois 61265, with a postmark on or before March 16, 2018.
The amount and number of awards will be determined annually. The scholarship is based on community involvement (with at least one service-oriented activity in place of worship, school or community). Only completed applications will be considered.
Scholarship candidates must:
  • be a current graduating senior from one of the eligible high schools at time of application submission, (Moline High School, Alleman High School, Rock Island High School, or United Township High School).
  • have a minimum GPA of 2.8. 
  • provide proof of class rank and a transcript of seventh semester courses.
  • have been involved in at least one service-oriented activity or organization in his or her school, community or place of worship.
  • submit two letters of reference and an essay (200 words or less) to the Selection Advisory Committee on "The Importance of Family and Friends". 
All applications are online on The Moline Foundation website: www.molinefoundation.org or contact Linda Daily, ldaily@molinefoundation.org, or Jen von Kaenel, jvonkaenel@molinefoundation.org, or call (309) 736-3800 if you have further questions.

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