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K-12 Scholarships
(majority $250-$500)
Regina Elementary, Junior, and Senior High School Students
The following scholarships are awarded to returning and prospective Regina students who will be in grades K-12 during school year 2012-2013 to assist students/families with Regina tuition. All awards are applied directly to the student’s tuition bill. Interested students and their families must complete the online application no later than April 16, 2012 by 3:00 p.m. Any applications received after that date and time will NOT be considered. All applications MUST be submitted online.
Students will be considered for all scholarships for which they meet the respective eligibility criterion. Students do not have to indicate particular scholarships for which they are applying. Call or email the Regina Foundation with questions at (319) 354-5866 or info@icreginafoundation.com.
Students entering grades K-12 for the 2012-2013 school year may apply for these scholarships:
Frank & Lucille Boyd Family Scholarship
The Frank & Lucille Boyd Family Scholarship was created with memorial gifts and family contributions following Frank‛s death in June 2010, honoring the couples‛ support of Regina throughout their 68 years of marriage. Frank was a chair for the fund drive to build Regina High School in the ‛50s and the ‛80s campaign to build Regina Elementary. This scholarship is for a Regina student in grades K-12 with demonstrated *financial need. Preference will be given to a student from St. Patrick‛s Parish (Frank & Lucille‛s long-time parish). The recipient must be a student in good academic standing who demonstrates activity in school, parish and community-at-large.
Harold & Eileen Donnelly Family Scholarship
The Harold & Eileen Donnelly Family Scholarship was created to pay tribute to this couple who were among the first families to send their children to Regina in 1958. Harold served on the fundraising committee in the 1950s to help build Regina. The Donnelly‘s four children are all Regina graduates, three of whom went on to become teachers in Catholic schools throughout the country. This scholarship, established by their son, Ken ‘59, honors the family‘s legacy of Catholic education and to ensure Regina families have the opportunity to choose Catholic education for their children. Students in grades K-12 will be considered for this scholarship, with demonstrated *financial need a primary criterion. Preference will be given to a student from St. Patrick‘s Parish (Harold attended beginning in 1929 and Eileen in 1934). The recipient must be a student in good academic standing who demonstrates activity in school, parish and community-at-large.
The Holthaus Family Educating for Christ Scholarship
Established by Joel and Vicki Holthaus to honor and recognize the commitment and sacrifice Regina employees personally make to provide Catholic education, this scholarship is open to all K-12 grade children of full-time Regina faculty and staff. Preference is given to applicants who have a demonstrated *financial need. Applicants must list areas within their home, church, school or community which have led them to grow in their relationship with Christ and/or which have led them to share His love with others.
Joan Gordon Memorial Scholarship
The Joan Gordon Memorial Scholarship, established in 2002 by her family, honors this 1961 graduate of Regina who was killed in a car accident at the age of 21. In memory of Joan‛s kind-hearted and thoughtful ways, Joan‛s family wishes to lighten the tuition burden of a Regina student who might not otherwise have the opportunity of a Regina Catholic Education. The selection criteria is based solely on *financial need.
Hazel Greiner Memorial Scholarship
Each year this scholarship provides tuition assistance to a K-12 Regina student. *Financial need is a central criteron for eligibility. Applicants should also document active participation in school, parish, or community.
Tresa Kron Memorial Scholarship
The family of Tresa Kron ‛83 is pleased to announce the formation of an endowed tuition scholarship in her name. Tresa was an ‛83 graduate of Regina, an ‛88 graduate of the University of Iowa, and was pursuing a Master‛s degree at the time of her death in March 1989. Tresa was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hills, Iowa. The recipient of this scholarship must be a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hills, Iowa, who values a good Catholic education. The St. Joseph‛s recipient will be chosen based on the following criteria (in the order listed): *financial need, service, GPA.
Stella and Marguerite Kuebrich Scholarship
These two sisters shared a lifelong commitment to Catholic education. Stella passed away in 1999 and Marguerite continues to be a staple in our Catholic community, attending Mass daily at St. Mary‛s. This scholarship was established to assist students with their tuition. This award will go to a student from any grade at Regina. The primary qualification for the award is *financial need. Students should also include evidence of participation in school, parish, or community activities.
Leadership Scholarships
An anonymous donor issued a matching scholarship challenge to the Regina Foundation Board and the Regina Board of Education. The donor pledged $20,000 for two endowed scholarships if each of the leadership boards could respectively match $10,000 in gifts from current and former board members. Both boards generously rose to the challenge and hope their personal example will inspire others to do likewise. Applicants for this scholarship must show *financial need and demonstrate how they live their Christian principles through service in their home, parish, school, or community. Through those examples of service, equal consideration can more accurately be given to all applicants based on expectations for their age. This scholarship will be awarded to a specific student to be included as part of the family‛s overall financial aid package and will also serve to defray the school’s tuition assistance costs.
*Regina Foundation Board Scholarship
*Regina Board of Education Scholarship
George & Laurena Lehman Family Scholarship
The George & Laurena Lehman Family Scholarship was created with memorial gifts following Laurena‛s death in 2011. George and Laurena valued the Catholic education their nine children received at Regina. This award was created to allow other families that same opportunity. Applicants entering kindergarten through 12th grade should demonstrate *financial need; participation in school, church, and community; as well as be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or greater for current junior/senior high students).
Francis & Katherine Sueppel Memorial Scholarship
The Regina family has been greatly enriched because of the Francis and Katherine Sueppel family connection for the past five decades. These three scholarships were established by the Sueppel family to honor their parents and grandparents for the great financial sacrifice they made in the 1950s to help build Regina High School and their commitment to educating their children at Catholic schools. This fund will provide tuition assistance to a Regina Elementary student, a junior high student, and a senior high student each year. *Financial need is a central criterion for eligibility. Applicants should show evidence of participation in school, parish or community activities.
Students entering grades 4-12 for the 2012-2013 school year may apply for these scholarships:
Walter E. Dietsch Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Dietsch developed from his schooling and his parents a great appreciation for learning, his faith, and education, especially a Catholic education. He worked diligently and realized enough success in his life that he was able to fund this scholarship, which he wanted to go to deserving Regina students. This scholarship will be awarded to two students in 4-12 grade. The criteria for selection include evidence of participation in community, school, and Church-sponsored activities. Of major concern will be the student‛s *financial need for tuition assistance.
Vernal J. and Clara Shimon and Family Scholarship
Mr. Shimon was a long-standing and generous donor to both the Regina Foundation and to the Regina Inter-Parish Catholic Education Center. He was also a member of St. Wenceslaus Church. When Vernal established this scholarship, the two essential criteria were that the award be used to assist a student in grades 4-12 with tuition at Regina and that the student be a member of St. Wenceslaus Parish. The criteria for selection will include evidence of participation in community, school, and St. Wenceslaus Parish activities.
Students entering grades 7-12 for the 2012-2013 school year may apply for these scholarships:
Hannah & Daniel Dreckman Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2005 by the Dreckman family to honor their deceased Regina alumni siblings, who graduated in ‛59 and ‛71 respectively, this scholarship will be awarded to a Regina Jr./Sr. High student. The main criterion is *financial need. Applicants should show evidence of participation in school, parish or community activities.
Fred C. Krause Memorial Scholarship
The Board of Directors of the University of Iowa Community Credit Union endowed a Fred C. Krause Memorial Scholarship to be awarded annually to a deserving Regina Jr./Sr. High student. Fred, a former president of the University of Iowa Community Credit Union, was honored by the directors after his death in 2008, "In memory of Fred‛s thoughtful ways and belief in Catholic education, we hope to lighten the tuition burden of a Regina student who might not otherwise have the opportunity for a Catholic education." *Financial need is a central criterion for eligibility. Applicants should also document active participation in school, parish or community.
Dr. Rita Krause Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Krause served as the University of Iowa Women‛s Basketball team physician and was a board certified pediatrician. Rita was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City. She was active in church and community activities, but her favorite role was mom and wife. This scholarship is for students entering grades 7-12 at Regina Jr./Sr. High School. Selection criteria include academic performance of a 3.0 or better GPA in both semesters of given year and demonstrated proof of *financial need.
Clarence O‛Brien Memorial Scholarship
The O‛Brien Scholarship was created through a very generous estate gift. Mr. O‛Brien was a long-time member of St. Mary‛s Parish. This scholarship is awarded to two current 8th grade students in the Regina Junior High School who will be entering Regina High School. Selection criteria include evidence of participation in community, school and Church-sponsored activities. Students receiving the award must achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.67 during their first semester in the high school.
John E. and A. Jean O‛Neill Memorial Scholarship
This annual scholarship memorializing this loving Irishman who believed strongly in Catholic education, will be given to a Regina Junior/Senior High student with demonstrated financial need and documented participation/service to his/her parish. Preference will be given to students from St. Mary‛s or St. Patrick‛s parishes.
St. Patrick Tuition Assistance Scholarship
The St. Patrick Tuition Assistance Scholarship was established by Helene Hembreiker in September 2010. A retired nurse and long-time St. Thomas More parishioner, Helene says the scholarship fulfills “a dream I‛ve had for many years to help students receive a Catholic education.” A graduate of Ursuline Academy, a Catholic High School in Springfield, IL, she chose to name her scholarship in honor of her Irish heritage. “St. Patrick is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland, so it is only fitting to name a scholarship which brings Catholic education to our youth after this celebrated saint.” Applicants must be Regina Junior/Senior High students with proven *financial need. Preference will be given to a minority student.
Students entering grades 9-12 for the 2012-2013 school year may apply for these scholarships:
Leadership Scholarships
An anonymous donor issued a matching scholarship challenge to the Regina Foundation Board and the Regina Board of Education. The donor pledged $20,000 for two endowed scholarships if each of the leadership boards could respectively match $10,000 in gifts from current and former board members. Both boards generously rose to the challenge and hope their personal example will inspire others to do likewise. This scholarship is restricted to applicants who are high school students. The scholarship‛s primary component is *financial need with priority given to minority students to promote racial and cultural diversity in the student body. This scholarship will be awarded to a specific student to be included as part of the family’s overall financial aid package and will also serve to defray the school’s tuition assistance costs.
*Regina Foundation Board Scholarship
*Regina Board of Education Scholarship
Paul William Rogers Family Scholarship
The Paul William Rogers Family Scholarship was established in 2010 by Paul‛s family through a gift from Hawkeye Food Systems in Paul‛s memory. It will be awarded to a Regina High School student with demonstrated *financial need. Preference will be given to a student from St. Patrick‛s Parish, the Rogers family‛s long-time parish. The recipient must be in good academic standing and, to reflect Paul‛s love of athletics, should demonstrate participation in Regina sports.
Patricia Thuerauf Spychaj Memorial Scholarship
This annual scholarship, established in memory of 1967 Regina graduate, Patricia Thuerauf Spychaj, will be awarded to a Regina student who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2012-2013 school year. The recipient will demonstrate *financial need; have a GPA of 3.0 or better; show involvement in parish and/or community activities. Additionally, to honor Mrs. Spychaj‛s love of music ministry, the scholarship recipient must demonstrate membership or participation in Regina‛s chorus, show choir, band/orchestra, and/or some other form of music ministry.
Students entering grades 11-12 for the 2012-2013 school year may apply for this scholarship:
Scott Shields Regina Choral Scholarship
Regina High School English teacher, Scott Shields, generously established the "Scott Shields Regina Choral Scholarship" in recognition of the hard work, passion, and commitment of student members of Regina‛s choral department. This endowed tuition assistance scholarship is open to current Regina sophomores and juniors who have participated in chorus and musical productions throughout their entire high school career. In addition, applicants should have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and document service in their school, parish, and/or community-at-large. Children of Regina faculty and students with demonstrated financial need will be given special consideration in selection of the award recipient.
Regina Tuition Assistance Endowments:
Arie and Toni Kroeze Tuition Assistance Endowment- (Do not apply for these funds)
Arie and Toni‛s children, Aleda Feuerbach ‛72 and Rich Kroeze ‛80, are Regina alums; three of their grandchildren are also alums. This endowment honors their longstanding commitment to Regina and its mission by assisting Regina in providing a Catholic education to all regardless of financial capability. This award will help defray Regina‛s tuition assistance costs.
Rev. Donald L. Waldschmidt Tuition Assistance Endowment- (Do not apply for these funds)
Fr. Donald Waldschmidt was a graduate of St. Mary‛s Catholic School in Riverside and St. Ambrose College in Davenport. He was ordained a priest in 1955, a ministry he served for 48 years in various rural parishes in Iowa prior to his death in 2003. Fr. Waldschmidt‛s nephew, John Gilroy, and his wife, Mary, established this general tuition assistance endowment in his memory, honoring his belief in Catholic education. This award will help defray Regina‛s tuition assistance costs.
*Financial need is shown by qualifying for financial aid through STO of Southeast Iowa by April 16, 2012. |