Catholic Women's League - Jody Deery Memorial Scholarship
To support Catholic women who share Jody Deery’s mission in life to demonstrate faith in action and commitment to family and community.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must:
- Be a female
- Currently reside in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago County
- Intend to pursue a career in nursing or business
- Identify as a practicing Catholic who is active in her faith community
Specifications
Past recipients may reapply
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.
Scholarship Background and Intent
Jody Deery is widely recognized as the owner of Rockford Speedway; but to her local community, she was a tireless role model who gave her time and talents to improve their lives. Trained as a nurse, she exemplified helping those less fortunate than herself and treating everyone with respect and dignity. Jody’s enduring legacy is one of unconditional love and compassion.
Click HERE to read a local article about Jody by the Rock River Current.
This scholarship was created by the Catholic Women's League of Rockford. The CWL is committed to providing opportunities for Catholic women from the Greater Rockford Area to come together for spiritual growth, community volunteerism, and social interaction; its fundraisers shall be principally held to benefit the Guild and Committee projects of the Catholic Women’s League.
Would you like to support the Catholic Women's League - Jody Deery Memorial Scholarship? You can make a donation directly to this fund, to help grow its impact and ability to provide educational resources for students in our community — forever!
