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Scholarship now offered through The Moline Foundation
December 11, 2017
The Hazel Van Arsdale Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in honor and memory of Hazel Van Arsdale to continue the importance of music in elementary and secondary education. Hazel Van Arsdale was an elementary school teacher in Moline School District No. 40 who encouraged her students to appreciate music and participate in music education and activities. One $1,000 scholarship is given to a high school senior annually who is an active participant in vocal and/or instrumental music through their education in the Moline-Coal Valley Public Schools and who plans to attend a four-year college or university with a major or minor course of study in education and/or music. This scholarship is based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement, and a brief essay. The funds will be paid directly to the educational institution. Only completed applications will be considered.
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 with a postmark on or before March 16, 2018. Reference letters should be mailed to: The Moline Foundation 1601 River Drive, Suite 210, Moline, Illinois 61265. Scholarship candidates must:
- be a graduating senior of Moline High School, Moline, Illinois and an active participant in vocal and/or instrumental music.
- live in the boundaries of Moline School District No. 40.
- have maintained (and provide proof) of a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during the first seven (7) semesters of high school.
- provide proof of class rank and a transcript (including complete list of courses and grades received, rank in class, and grade point average) of seventh semester courses.
- have been involved in at least one service oriented or musical activity or organization in his or her school, community or place of worship.
- submit a transcript and an essay to the Selection Advisory Committee explaining your personal educational goals and why music has been important to you growing up, (200 words or less).
- enroll in college on a full-time basis with a minimum of 12 hours per semester.
- submit two reference letters. One of the letters must be obtained from the Department Chair of the Instrumental or Vocal Music Department at Moline High School.
All applications are on The Moline Foundation website at: www.molinefoundation.org or contact Linda Daily, ldaily@molinefoundation.org or Jen von Kaenel, jvonkaenel@molinefoundation.org or call (309)736-3800 at if you have further questions.
About The Moline Foundation
The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of Moline and the surrounding area. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts for all citizens in a seven-county region including Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Warren, Henderson and McDonough Counties in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa.
