The Hillsboro Educational Foundation, through the generous donations from Alumni and friends distributed approximately $15,000 in scholarships last year. Current scholarships handled by the Foundation are listed below.  

2007-2008 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP LIST

MEL & JACQUELINE HESELOV SCHOLARSHIP

A $1000.00 scholarship is given each year to honor Mel and Jacqueline Heselov of Hillsboro, Illinois. The scholarship was set up by a generous donation by the children of Mel and Jacqueline Heselov. Mr. Heselov owned and operated Heselov’s Style Shop for many years on the Main Street in Hillsboro. For information on this scholarship, please contact the counselors at Hillsboro High School. The scholarship must be used at the University of Illinois.

EDWARD A. GOYAK SCHOLARSHIP

This $1000.00 scholarship is given by Mrs. Elizabeth Goyak in honor of her late husband Edward. Mr. Goyak grew up in Taylor Springs. He graduated from Hillsboro High School. Mr. Goyak has an intense interest in government. This scholarship is designed to be awarded to an individual who wishes to study civics, government, of public affairs. Mrs. Goyak enjoys hearing from the recipient of the scholarship and is very interested in higher education for young people. Individuals interested in applying for this award should contact the Hillsboro High School counseling staff.

NATIONAL BANK BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

This $500.00 scholarship is awarded annually through the Foundation by the National Bank of Hillsboro. The scholarship is awarded to an applicant from the graduating class who will be working toward a career in a business or accounting profession. Applications are available from the counselors' office.

ROSE MORMINO TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Rose Mormino Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior from Hillsboro High School intending to go into the field of education. Miss Mormino taught grade two at Burbank School in Hillsboro for many years. She finished her career as a second grade teacher at the new Beckemeyer School in Hillsboro. This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded annually and was established by family and friends in her honor in 2002. Plans are underway to increase the endowment for the scholarship and to increase the annual scholarship award. Applications may be obtained from the counselors office.

KELLEY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

This $500.00 award is presented to a deserving Hillsboro High School graduate by the Kelley families through the Hillsboro Educational Foundation, Inc. Members of the Kelley family have long been active in governmental and educational projects and activities. Mr. Harry "Bud" Kelley received the first annual Educational Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award in 2001. Scholarship applications are available from the Hillsboro High School counseling department.

GROTTS FAMILY TRUST AND LATHAM FAMILY TRUST

Mr. Charles Grotts of City of Industry, California, has graciously made the above two scholarships available in increments of $500.00 each to honor Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grotts, long-time teachers in the Hillsboro School District and other family members. The Latham family was highly respected in the Hillsboro Community. The family operated businesses on Main Street for many years and were active business leaders in the community. Applications are available at the counselors office.

ELLEN MCGURTY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

This annual scholarship for $500.00 is awarded to an individual planning to embark upon a nursing or medical profession. This award honors Mrs. Ellen McGurty, long-time nurse at Hillsboro Hospital. The goal of this scholarship is to enable a graduate to enter into a shortage occupation. Applications are available at the counselors office.

DUSTY CAMERON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This $1000.00 scholarship is awarded annually through the Foundation by friends of the Cameron Family. Dusty, a fifth grade student at Beckemeyer School, passed away in 2003 after a lengthy illness. Applications are available at the counselors office.

DALE STRETCH VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AWARD

This $500.00 scholarship has been established by friends of the Dale Stretch Family and will be awarded to a deserving student who wishes to pursue a vocational career. Mr. Dale Stretch served as director of Vocational Education for many years in the Hillsboro School District and was a strong proponent of vocational education. Applications are available from the counselors office.

DONNIE BURTON III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

A large number of scholarships ranging from $500-$1000 are being presented this year by the Don and Sally Burton family through the Educational Foundation. Donnie Burton III, a junior at Hillsboro High School, passed away suddenly while preparing for a canoe trip in Missouri during the summer of 2003. Applications are available from the counselors office.

JAN YOUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Two scholarships for $500.00 (one each for a boy and a girl) will be presented by Mrs. Pat Young through the Educational Foundation. These scholarships are funded by friends of the Jan Young Family and faculty members at Hillsboro High School. Mr. Jan Young served the Hillsboro District for many years as a counselor. Applications are available in the counselors office.

HILLSBORO AREA NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

This annual scholarship for tuition and fees is awarded to an individual planning to embark upon a career of nursing. Applications are available at the Hillsboro High School Counselors' office. Three scholarships will be available in 2007. The scholarship is renewable upon written application. The renewal application is available from the Hillsboro Education Foundation Office at 1311 Vandalia Road, Hillsboro, IL 62049.

PAT FUEHNE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

This $500.00 scholarship has been established by the Bob Fuehne Family in honor of Mrs. Pat Fuehne, a teacher in the gifted education program for many years. The initial scholarship awards for 2008 and 2009 will be awarded to a candidate who participated in the District gifted program or advanced placement classes. Scholarship applications are available from the counselors office at Hillsboro High School.

GERALD P. HUBER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

This $500.00 scholarship has been established by family and friends of Gerald Patrick Huber. Mr. Huber was a highly respected attorney and was very active in civic events within the community. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving high school senior. Scholarship applications are available from the counselors office at Hillsboro High School.

DKUPABAI MEKALA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Dkupabai Mekala. Mrs. Mekala is the mother of Hillsboro resident John Mekala. Mr. Mekala owns and operates Rehab Edge in Hillsboro. this scholarship is administered through the Hillsboro Education Foundation. Hillsboro High School graduates are eligible for this scholarship. Contact the counseling department at Hillsboro High School for further details.

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships ranging from $500-$1000 are presented annually to graduates of Hillsboro High School by the Educational Foundation. Funding for these scholarships is made possible by donations from alumni that are designed for scholarships. No specific number is announced since the number is dependent upon donations from alumni. Applications are available at the counselors office.

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