Over half a million dollars in scholarships for local students
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $578,600 in scholarship awards. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation.
“The Community Foundation and the donors we work with are dedicated to investing in our local students,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Along with our staff, board, and scholarship committee, I am incredibly proud of every recipient and cannot wait to see what they do next.”
This year, 74 scholarships were awarded. More than half of these awards are renewable, meaning students will receive ongoing financial support throughout their academic careers. Awards were granted to students of all ages and educational paths, from community colleges and four-year universities to trade and technical schools.
“Donors contribute to these awards for many reasons,” said Hafkemeyer. “Some represent memorial funds honoring a loved one, others are returning the generosity that helped them when they were a student. In any case, their generosity is funding a bright future for our region. These scholarships are supporting the future of our region.”
This year, changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) came into effect as the Community Foundation’s application process was ongoing. “Those changes caused several logistical challenges for students, parents, and counselors,” said Kelly Thompson, Community Foundation vice president of grantmaking and community initiatives. “Our staff responded quickly and flexibly so that we could provide options for applicants and ensure these awards would be delivered on time.”
Community members interested in starting a scholarship for area students can contact the Community Foundation at (563) 326-2840.
The following students received 2024 scholarships:
Ali Aljanabi—Rock Island High School—Herman & Sarah Segal Scholarship
Julian Anderson—Augustana College—Jerry and Martha Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Elexa Andybur—Davenport Central High School—Central High School Scholarship for Teacher Education
Elexa Andybur—Davenport Central High School—Sophia N. Hapke Scholarship
Joachim Arul—Moline High School—Richard J. Collins Scholarship
Skyler Beck—Louisa-Muscatine High School—Eastern Iowa Angus Association Oliver Hansen Memorial Scholarship
Rylee Bedford—University of Iowa—Tana and Gerry Odean Scholarship
Alexus Beebe—Fort Madison High School—Lt. Col. William T. Cooper Scholarship - Citizenship
Isabelle Bolton—Camanche High School—Great River Bend Cyclone Award Scholarship
Megan Bowlyou—Sherrard High School—Clifford and Louise King Scholarship
Megan Bowlyou—Sherrard High School—Morency Family Scholarship - IL
Grace Brandt—Davenport Central High School—Paul and Beverly Eckert Scholarship
Kimbree Callahan—Bettendorf High School—Dr. & Mrs. Yang Ho Rhee Scholarship
Kimbree Callahan—Bettendorf High School—Morency Family Scholarship - IA
Vamsi Challa—Pleasant Valley High School—Jayne Lee Andreesen Memorial Scholarship
Nathaniel Cheesman—Davenport North High School—Gustav A. & Gerda H.C. Anderson Scholarship
Angela Chen—Davenport North High School—Donna Jean Arzberger Memorial Scholarship
Angela Chen—Davenport North High School—James W. Victor Scholarship
Angela Chen—Davenport North High School—Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship
Addison Cook-Gibbs—Moline High School—Morency Family Scholarship - IL
Mykedra Craig—Black Hawk College—William H. Kleinschmidt Scholarship
Banks Dieckman—Moline High School—Don E. & Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Sarah Eckert—University of Iowa—Paul & Barbara Yamber Memorial Stem Scholarship
Lucas Fehlberg—Annawan High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Catalina Fernandez—Bettendorf High School—Quad Cities Mexican American Organization Scholarship
Gunner Garvin—Wilton High School—Loren and Tammy Bockwoldt Family Scholarship
Gunner Garvin—Wilton High School—Mike Condon Memorial Scholarship
Gunner Garvin—Wilton High School—V. Warren Kurth and Norma Kurth Scholarship
Aubrey Gradin—Davenport West High School—Dearrel Bates Memorial Scholarship
Gabriel Graetz—University of Wisconsin- Parkside—Don E. & Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Rebekah Hartsuch—Assumption High School—Sophia N. Hapke Scholarship
Brandon Hu—Rivermont Collegiate—Dr. & Mrs. Yang Ho Rhee Scholarship
Brandon Hu—Rivermont Collegiate—Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship
Autumn Huizar—United Township High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Nieve Kane—University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire—Don E. & Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Ian Keeney—Davenport West High School—Clem Werner Walcott Scholarship
Kelsey Kiefer—Philip Simmons High School (SC)—Don E. & Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Isabella Lunsford—Bettendorf High School—Kelly Marie McQuate Memorial Scholarship
Asa Mahn—Rock Island High School—Rock Island High School Class Of 1956 Scholarship
Isabella Martens—University of Northern Iowa—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Leah Martinez—Davenport North High School—Morency Family Scholarship - IA
Luke Mattson—Davenport West High School—Verna Kaucher Scholarship
Taylor Mayhue—Iowa State University—Edwin R. Adland & Ruth H. Adland Scholarship
Mei Lin McDermott—Moline High School—PEO Chapter Blanche Wood Music Award
Kyleigh Meier—Bettendorf High School—Corky Kress Golf Scholarship
Dylan Mejia—Iowa State University—Morency Family Scholarship - IA
Addison Miller—Davenport North High School—Verna Kaucher Scholarship
Samantha Morrison—Mercer County High School—Bryant-Holmes Scholarship for Mercer County High School
Makynzii Murley—Rockridge High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Nathan Musal—Pleasant Valley High School—Don E. & Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Nathan Musal—Pleasant Valley High School—John R. Kiley Memorial Scholarship
Kaycee Newman—North Scott High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Stoyota Nguyen—Davenport West High School—Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship
Grace O'Connor—Central DeWitt High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Cael Pairrett—Davenport North High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Holden Phillips—Davenport North High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Natalie Pothoven—University of Northern Iowa—Elise Brett Scholarship
Teegan Rice—United Township High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Eli Riedesel—Calamus-Wheatland High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - Automotive/Trade School
Elsie Rogers—Bettendorf High School—Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship
Nina Ruetenik—Davenport Central High School—Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship
Khadija Sakho—Rock Island High School—Morency Family Scholarship - IL
Rhett Schaefer—Assumption High School—Bill & Hilda Macomber and Alta Kahl Scholarship
Mazah Sherif—United Township High School—Gene S. Duke Scholarship
Mazah Sherif—United Township High School—Louis F. Bulechek Memorial Scholarship
Cole Storm—Columbus Community High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Jack Stremlow—Davenport Central High School—Mariah Becker Memorial Scholarship
Nya Tarpein—Pleasant Valley High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship
Antonio Vazquez—Assumption High School—Sophia N. Hapke Scholarship
Lieland Weske—Wauwatosa East High School (WI)—Don E. & Charlotte Williams Scholarship
Mia Winquist—United Township High School—Ligino Family Scholarship
Isabelle Yoder—Maquoketa High School—Paul & Barbara Yamber Memorial Stem Scholarship
Jake Zazvrskey—Palmer College of Chiropractic—Dr. G. O. & Arlene Schmiedel Scholarship
Richard Zillmer—Bettendorf High School—Quad City Regional Auto Show - College/University Scholarship