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Maude A. Dewey & Vivian Dewey Watson Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

The Maude A. Dewey & Vivian Dewey Watson Memorial Scholarship was established to benefit students pursuing post-secondary education in the field of music. Applicants must be high school graduates from the City of Aurora, Southern Kane County, and Kendall County within the State of Illinois.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduates of a high school
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    1. Students who will receive their high school diploma from a high school during or at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 academic year and are immediately continuing their education at the beginning of the 2016-2017 academic year.2. Students who will complete their high school education as a home-schooled student during or at the conclusion of the 2015-2016 academic year and are immediately continuing their education at the beginning of the 2016-2017 academic year.
  • Residence:
    Eligibility is restricted to students with a permanent address* located within the Community Foundation service area. The Community Foundation service area includes the City of Aurora, southern Kane County, and Kendall County within the State ofIllinois.
  • School:
    Reserved for graduates of a high school located within the Community Foundation service area. The Community Foundation service area includes the City of Aurora, southern Kane County, and Kendall County within the State of Illinois.
  • College:
    Eligibility is restricted to students who will attend an accredited institution of higher education within the United States of America on a full-time basis during the 2016-2017 academic year. Accredited institutions may include a two-year college, four-year college or university, professional/trade/vocational school, or graduate school.
  • Major/Career:
    Available to students pursuing studies within the field of music.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Eligibility is limited to students who submit a 2016-2017 SAR or participate in the National School Lunch Program.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    The Scholarship is based on academic ability and financial need.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter of Recommendation. Anyone who knows the student well (preferably not family) can write a recommendation/evaluation. We prefer to have the recommendations/evaluations submitted by the recommender or evaluator, however, we will accept them from the applicant.
  • Other Materials:
    Online Application Form

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