24
Jan
2018
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis also seeks to encourage young people to reach out to the wider community and provide volunteer service.
Three $1,000 Moline Kiwanis Club scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from Moline High School or Alleman High School through the Moline Kiwanis Club Scholarship Fund for the upcoming school year. These scholarships are funded by the Moline Kiwanis Club. The scholarship awards are based on the following: student statement, staff recommendations, demonstrated leadership ability, school activities, scholastic ability and out-of-school activities/volunteerism.
These scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who will attend a community college, university, or technical school. A completed application includes completion of all required information on the application form, seventh semester transcripts (including complete list of courses and grades received, rank in class, and grade point average).
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.
Scholarship candidates must:
- be a graduating senior of Moline High School or Alleman High School living within the boundaries of Moline-Coal Valley, Illinois School District No. 40.
- have maintained and provide proof of a cumulative grade point average (2.5 out of 4.0) during the first seven (7) semesters of high school.
- 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.
- enroll on a full-time basis in an accredited college, university or technical school. (carrying at least 12 semester hours).
- submit two letters of reference, (one personal non-family member reference and one from the school staff, faculty member, or counselor).
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.
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.
