Mary Endries Memorial Scholarship

Background:

The Mary Endries Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in loving memory by her parents, Bob and Pat Endries. Mary battled diabetes and its complications for 40 years before passing away at age 50. She graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1979, and then attended the school of cosmetology. When her health permitted, Mary did volunteer work and was the secretary at Sacred Heart School in Shawano. She also served on various boards at Holy Family Parish in Brillion where she was an active member.

This scholarship is intended to provide support to students who may have a significant life challenge.

Eligibility: (taken into consideration to determine recipients)

• Graduating seniors from Brillion High School • Planning to pursue post-secondary education at a 2- or 4-year college or university • Students who have overcome challenges in their life and in doing so exemplified traits of Mary Endries • Financial need will be considered

Award Amount:

Award amount may vary. Each year a maximum of $5,000 will be awarded. There may be one or more students selected. This is a renewable award with a minimum of $500 per year per student and a maximum of $5,000 for an individual lifetime award. The $5,000 award will be divided between all recipients and then divided by the number of years (2 or 4) they will be attending post-secondary school.

Selection:

There is no application process. Recipient(s) are recommended each spring by four faculty members from Brillion 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 maintain full-time student status with a minimum 2.0 grade point average each year.

Further Information:

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