Gene Bradford Memorial Scholarship

Supporting Byron students pursuing a science-based career.

Scholarship Background and Intent September 9, 1950 — September 5, 2018

Clare Eugene Bradford, "Mr. B", was born Sept. 9, 1950, in Oregon , IL; the son of Clare LaVerne and Mildred J. (Gaede) Bradford. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1968. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville. He then received his Master's Degree from National Louis University.

He married Rita Forrester on Jan. 26, 1973, at the United Methodist Church in Oregon.

Mr. B taught in the Byron School System for 32 years, retiring in 2006. He was a former Byron Middle School wrestling coach. His family was his main focus, never missing a family event, especially if it involved his granddaughter, Caroline whom he loved immensely. He was an avid woodworker and an all-around handyman. He loved to travel, go to movies, and go for walks in the woods with his wife of 45 years, Rita.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a graduate of or current senior at Byron High School.
• Intend to teach elementary (K-6) science or pursue a science-based career such as medicine, scientific research, or medical technology.

Specifications

For the purposes of this scholarship, "science" refers to the hard sciences such as physics, chemistry, or biology.

Preference may be given to students who intend to teach K-6 science.

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.