Shirley V. Schlichting Scholarship
Supporting Harlem High School graduates pursuing a community college education.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a graduating high school senior at Harlem High School.
- Intend to enroll at Rock Valley College in the upcoming school year.
- Demonstrate a history of involvement in school activities.
Specifications
This scholarship may be renewable for up to two years if criteria is met.
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
She worked for Carl Dargene, president of Amerock Corp. for 10 years until Shirley and Ernest founded Schlichting & Sons Excavating, Inc. in 1968. She was a member of Willow Creek Presbyterian Church. Shirley and Ernest were long time supporters of many community organizations, including Rock River Valley Food Pantry, Loves Park Food Pantry, Rockford Rescue Mission and Harlem Community Center.
Her family was the main focus of her life. Shirley loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren above all others. She was known for her dedication to hard work, her generous spirit, her kind heart, her passion for family and friends, and will be forever cherished as our loving matriarch. She had many hobbies and interests including traveling with her husband, gardening, canning, cooking, quilting, crossword puzzles, golfing and an insatiable fondness for reading.
Would you like to support the Shirley V. Schlichting 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!
