John E. Lindley Memorial Swim Scholarship
Criteria:
Graduating Rockford public or private school senior who has been on the high school swim team for three or more years including the senior year. Applicant much exhibit a high degree of integrity and have financial need.
Deadline: March 1
John E. Lindley : Bio
June 28, 1946 – May 29, 2009
John E. Lindley was born in Rockford on June 28, 1946. He graduated from East High School in 1964 and the University of Wisconsin in 1969. John had a passion for swimming! He swam during his high school years at East and on the Badger’s swim team at UW. While he made his living selling life insurance, he shared his love for swimming by coaching the Guilford High School Girls Swimming Team for 15 years. John was a man with integrity and great character, and this scholarship will carry on his ideals, forever.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this scholarship, you must complete an online application and submit a packet of additional materials in hard copy. Both of these components MUST be RECEIVED by the March 1st deadline.
The scholarship packet requires your school counselor, registrar or principal to verify your academic information so be sure to allow sufficient time to submit the application. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted.
Links to Online Applications:
To begin a new online application, click on the link below and follow the instructions listed on the form.
To finish a saved application, click the link below.
Application Downloads for Hard Copy Packet:
The hard copy packet consists of an Application Checklist, Academic Verification Form and Recommendation Form. To download these documents, click on the link below.
If you have any questions, contact James Patterson at 962-2110 ext. 11 or e-mail.