5th Annual Pillars Scholarship Program

The Pillars Scholarship program seeks to award well-rounded and involved graduating Alburnett High School seniors who excel in the areas of academics, fine arts and athletics. The Foundation truly believes that the best student is a well-rounded student, and seeks to encourage future alumni to have a connection to the school and the community and to have an opportunity to give back to it in the future.

This scholarship program has four objectives: 1) To reward students for their excellence in these three pillar areas where they have demonstrated talent, effort and leadership as well as citizenship, 2) To introduce students to a personal interview situation similar to those they will face in collegiate and employment scenarios, 3) To show the Foundations financial commitment to several core areas of school involvement, and 4) To emphasize and promote continuation of post-secondary education.

Six scholarships in the amount of $500 each were awarded at the conclusion of the 2010-11 academic year to the following Alburnett Seniors.

• Academic - Jordan Neighbor & Jennifer Freeland

• Athletic - Jill Sadler & Kaleb McBurney

• Fine Arts - Kayla Hanson & Codi Stick.

Three Pillars Scholarships in the amount of $1000 each will be awarded at the conclusion of the 2011-12 academic year. Pillars Scholarship applications are available through the high school counselor's office.  Applications may only be submitted by mail to the scholarship selection committee and must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. Requirements are outlined in the application packet.

Please contact Mike Olinger at 350-2512 if you have any questions.