Fred Peterson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Supporting Hononegah students who excel in literature, writing, and English.

Scholarship Background and Intent

Fred S. Peterson, Jr, age 90 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Parkview Home in Freeport. He was born August 15, 1929 in Rockford, IL; the son of the late Fred S. and Hilma (Erickson) Peterson, Sr. Fred graduated from East Rockford High School in 1947 and went on to graduate from Beloit College in 1951 where he was a member of Sigma Chi and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

Fred served in the United States Army for 2 years. He later graduated from Beloit College with his Masters in teaching in 1964. He worked in the family floral business for 11 years. He then taught English and Literature at Hononegah High School for 30 plus years. He was a member of the Rockton Methodist Church. Fred was an avid traveler, traveling the whole world. He was also a patron of the fine arts.

Fred said if anyone wants to honor his memory they should read a good book and use proper grammar.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must:

• Be a graduate of or current senior at Hononegah Community High School.
• Plan to enroll at a four-year college or university in the upcoming school year.
• Demonstrate a commitment to their community through service and activities.

Specifications

Academic performance will be given moderate consideration in the selection process.

Preference will be given to those who demonstrate proper grammar and organized thoughts in their essay in honor of Mr. Peterson's dedication to clear communication and the written word.

Written Prompt

Each CFNIL scholarship is created with a specific purpose in mind. As you complete the application, the system automatically matches you with every scholarship for which you are eligible and will present you with a specific written prompt for each. You're encouraged to craft a unique response to each prompt to show the reviewers why you're the best candidate for that scholarship.