Harriet and John Rietveld Nursing Scholarship Fund

Background:

Harriet and John Rietveld were long-time residents of Combined Locks. Harriet, a 1944 graduate of Kimberly High School, married John, after he came to America from Holland in 1950. Harriet was a homemaker who instilled the love of learning in her three children through reading and life experiences. John, a proud Marine, was a community leader who served as a Village Trustee, Boy Scout Leader, red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor, and in several roles at Sr. Paul’s church. He also served as the Chaplin for the American Legion for over 17 years conducting veteran’s honors for countless fellow veterans. After Harriet’s passing in 2009, John created this scholarship because he was so impressed by the level of care and concern Harriet received from the nurses who supported her. Likewise, John received a great deal of care and support following a fall that eventually led to his passing in 2022. This scholarship is being carried forth by their children Mike and Sally to honor their parents.

Eligibility: (taken into consideration to determine recipients)

• Graduating seniors from Kimberly High School • Planning to attend an accredited college or university and major in nursing • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA

Award Amount:

One $750 non-renewable scholarship award for tuition expenses, payable during the first semester of the freshman year of college.

Selection:

Recipients are recommended each spring by the Kimberly High School Scholarship Selection Committee.

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 majoring in nursing at an accredited college or university for the first semester of freshman year of college.

Further Information:

• Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region o Website www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships/ o Email scholarships@cffoxvalley.org o Phone 920.702.7629