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Shirley V. Schlichting Scholarship

Supporting Harlem High School graduates pursuing a community college education.

Winter Scholarship - Closed Closed This scholarship is part of the Winter application cycle. The application is open December 1st to February 1st every year. How to Apply

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Every CFNIL scholarship has a unique intent, often reflecting the background of the donor or person in whose memory the fund was created. CFNIL uses an online "universal" application to ensure the most efficient process; as an applicant, you do not need to predetermine which scholarships you should apply for. Complete ONE application each cycle, and your answers to a series of yes/no and personal background questions automatically match you to every scholarship you are eligible for. Because our scholarships were created to support students of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations, we encourage every scholarship seeker (high school graduating seniors and older) to apply!

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.