Adolph Stoelting Scholarship

Background:

Born in 1882, Adolph Stoelting was one of Kiel’s pioneer manufacturers. He and his brothers started the Stoelting Brothers Company in Kiel in 1906. Until his death in 1961, at the age of 75, Adolph maintained an interest in the affairs of the company. Today, Stoelting, a Vollrath Company, is a diversified manufacturer of frozen treat equipment, with a reputation for state-of-the-art engineering and uncompromising quality. Adolph served in several civic jobs, including alderman in 1920 when Kiel was first organized as a city. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Chamber of Commerce and a director of the Citizens State Bank. Adolph advocated for higher education even though he did not attend college himself. Family members who established this scholarship fund said Adolph was jovial, loving, and warm. This scholarship serves as Adolph’s way of giving back to the Kiel community.

Eligibility: (taken into consideration to determine recipients)

• Graduating seniors from Kiel High School • Planning to pursue post-secondary education at a 2- or 4-year college, university or technical college as a full-time student • Academic achievement • Demonstrates the following: leadership and character • Financial need will be considered

Award Amount:

Two $500 non-renewable scholarship awards for tuition expenses for two students of different genders.

Selection:

Recipients will be recommended each spring by the Adolph Stoelting Scholarship Selection Committee within Kiel High School.

Collecting the Award & Payment Procedure:

Recipients must fill out and submit Scholarship Acceptance Form and Scholarship Verification Form through the Scholarship Portal (https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cffvrscholar). Recipients are required to provide supporting documents as instructed in the Scholarship Verification Form, such as class registration/list with credits listed, proof of major, grade transcript, etc. After approval of online Scholarship Verification Form, the scholarship check will be paid directly to the school the recipient will be attending. The Community Foundation communicates with students via email; it is the student’s responsibility to keep their Scholarship Portal account updated with their current email address.

Loss of Eligibility:

Failure to register as a full-time student for the first semester of freshman year of college.

Further Information:

• Kiel High School Student Services Office • Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region o Website www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships/ o Email scholarships@cffoxvalley.org o Call 920.702.7629