Helen R. (Finley) Loescher and Stephen B. Loescher Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois

To provide educational resources to Freeport High School students who wish to pursue further education in the fine arts. Qualifications: Applicants must be a graduating senior at Freeport High School; exhibit artistic talent by participating in the Freeport High School arts curriculum; demonstrate academic achievement, self-motivation, and an interest in the arts; intend to pursue further education in the fine arts. Selection criteria: Applications are read and scored by committees of volunteers who use a "blind" review process and make recommendations to CFNIL's board of trustees; based on various factors: community engagement; academic achievement; financial need; athletic participation; field of study. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form; provide the full name, title or position, employer, and a mailing address for the nominee; it should succinctly - in 40 words or fewer; nominator must write a letter of recommendation in support; letters of recommendation from the nominator and each reference shall not exceed two standard pages (8.5”x11”) or A4 page with a minimum 11 pt font; narrative statement should be specific, accurate, complete, and succinct (approximately 525 words); the nominator may attach additional materials that support the nominee(s) achievements as appendices; appendices may include, but are not limited to: a list with contact information for additional nominees; the nominee(s) résumé or CV; links to media, such as news coverage about or interviews with the nominee(s); specifications of products designed, or materials related to programs led. Focus: Arts.

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