Education Foundation of Kenosha: Cultivating Youth Through Golf and Scholarships
The Education Foundation of Kenosha (EFK) plays a vital role in supporting the educational and extracurricular pursuits of Kenosha's youth. Through strategic partnerships and dedicated programs, the EFK provides opportunities for young people to thrive, both on and off the golf course. This article highlights the EFK's impact on youth golf programs and its commitment to providing scholarships for higher education.
Expanding Youth Golf Opportunities
The BGC Sports program, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha's Golf Foundation, has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting and expanding youth golf programming. This partnership provides transformative opportunities for the young people of Kenosha. The BGC Sports program served 106 youth through various golf programs, marking the highest summer golf participation in the past three years. The X-Golf indoor program experienced significant growth, nearly doubling its engagement from 20 youth golfers in 2023 to 39 in 2024.
The success of the golf season is attributed to the dedicated team of instructors and volunteers. Financial support remains essential to sustaining and growing these life-changing programs. The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space where youth can learn, grow, and thrive. One participant shared, “I learned how to hold the golf club correctly and how to position my body before swinging. At first, I couldn’t hit the ball, but I got better every week. I enjoyed golf because hitting the ball was fun."
Education Foundation of Kenosha Scholarships
The Education Foundation of Kenosha offers a variety of scholarships to support Kenosha Unified School District students pursuing higher education. These scholarships are made possible through collaborations with families, organizations, and individuals committed to investing in the future of Kenosha's youth. Scholarships for higher education are available now, continuing their commitment to ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation.
General Scholarship Requirements
All Education Foundation of Kenosha (EFK) scholarship recipients must adhere to specific requirements to maintain their eligibility. These requirements ensure clear communication and accountability.
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- All scholarship recipients must provide the EFK with "primary" contact information.
- Recipients must also provide "secondary" contact information in the event EFK personnel are unable to reach the recipient with the primary contact information.
- Any change in primary and/or secondary contact information must be provided to the EFK within 30 days of the change.
- It is the sole responsibility of the scholarship recipient to provide all supporting documentation (i.e., grades, thank-you letter(s)) required under the scholarship requirements in a timely manner.
- Failure to provide all required supporting documentation in a timely manner may result in the loss of the scholarship.
- It is the sole responsibility of the scholarship recipient to adhere to the above requirements for all multi-year awards.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Education Foundation of Kenosha offers a diverse range of scholarships, each with its own specific criteria and purpose. Here are some notable examples:
- Adam Gundlach Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Adam Gundlach family is sponsoring a $500, one-time, scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year. Adam Gundlach Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Elizjah Mallett-Perez, Lakeview.
- John J. and Angeline J. Hosmanek Memorial Scholarship: A fund has been established with the Kenosha Education Foundation of Kenosha to support a one-time, $2000 scholarship to provide financial assistance to a student who has graduated from a Kenosha Unified School District high school this year. The scholarship will recognize an outstanding student who is planning to pursue a teaching career in public school education. John J. & Angeline J. Hosmanek Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Alia Benzaquen, Harborside.
- Education Foundation Scholarship (All Majors): The Education Foundation of Kenosha is sponsoring a $1,500 renewable scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America. EFK (All Majors) was awarded to Olivia Wilmot, Indian Trail.
- Education Foundation Scholarship (Education Majors): The Education Foundation of Kenosha is sponsoring a $1,500 renewable scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year who is interested in preparing for a career in education. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America. EFK (Education Major) was awarded to Alia Benzaquen, Harborside.
- Harry & Laverne Brookhouse Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Harry and LaVerne Brookhouse family is sponsoring a $2000, one-time, scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District Bradford High School student who will be graduating this year. Harry & Laverne Brookhouse was awarded to Sariah Jackson, Bradford.
- Peter Ploskee, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Peter Ploskee, Sr. family is sponsoring a $2000, renewable, scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year who is interested in preparing for a career in architecture, engineering, construction trades, or a similar career area. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America.
- Victoria Jones Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Educational Foundation of Kenosha, the family of Victoria Jones is sponsoring a $500, one-time, scholarship to provide financial assistance to a female Kenosha Unified School District student graduating from LakeView Technology Academy this year. This teacher died after being hit by an under age drunk driver. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America.
- Tremper High School Scholarship: The Tremper High School Scholarship is a $1,500 one-time scholarship to provide financial assistance to a Tremper High School student graduating this year. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America.
- Tremper Booster Club Scholarships: In cooperation with the Educational Foundation of Kenosha, the Tremper Athletic Booster Club will award $500 Student-Athlete Scholarships to one male and one female student-athlete participating in Tremper High School sports. The winners will be chosen at random from all qualified and verified applications.
- Olivia MacKay College Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the MacKay family is sponsoring a $2,000, one-time, scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District High School student who will be graduating this year and will be participating in a college study abroad program in their first or second year of studies. Olivia MacKay was an ITA student whose life was tragically taken in 2017. Olivia was determined to visit as many places around the world as possible while maintaining good grades and working two jobs. This scholarship was started to carry on her spirit while helping other students travel and study abroad.
- Olivia MacKay High School Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the MacKay family is sponsoring a $2,000, one-time, scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District High School Junior student who will be participating in a study abroad program in their senior year. Olivia MacKay was an ITA student whose life was tragically taken in 2017. Olivia was determined to visit as many places around the world as possible while maintaining good grades and working two jobs. This scholarship was started to carry on her spirit while helping other students travel and study abroad.
- Philip James Shwaiko Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Shwaiko family is sponsoring a $1,500 one-time scholarship to provide financial assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student graduating this year who is planning to prepare for a career in a trades field, i.e. Welding; Building Trades; Machining Trades; Diesel Equipment Mechanic; Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Trades; etc. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America. Philip James Shwaiko attended KUSD schools and ultimately graduated from Bradford High School. He went on to attend Gateway Technical College and received his Associate’s Degree in Welding. Once getting his degree, Philip worked and traveled with Michels Corporation. At the very young age of 22, Philip tragically lost his life while spending time with his niece at Silver Lake. One of the many highlights in Philip’s life was obtaining his degree in the welding trade; therefore, the Shwaiko family created this scholarship to help make that accomplishment possible for another young adult.
- First Responder’s Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Proko Funeral Home is sponsoring a $1,500, one-time scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha student who will be graduating this year and who has a parent or parents that serve the Kenosha community as a first responder (Police, Firefighter, EMT).
- Jamnia & Dehghani Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, Ms. Parivash Jamnia is sponsoring a one-time, $1000 scholarship in memory of her parents to be offered to a qualified graduating senior who has attended Brass Community School for a minimum of two years. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be pursuing a degree upon high school graduation. Mr. G. Reza Jamnia and his wife, Ms. Molook Dehghani, aka "Grandpa" and "Grandma" by students, volunteered at local elementary schools in Kenosha for several years. They enjoyed it immensely and it made a great memory for them. As parents, they believed that with the love and support of adults, children can reach their full potential. They strongly believed in higher education, as it opens more and better opportunities in life.
- Unity Masonic Lodge #367 Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, Unity Lodge #367, Free & Accepted Masons, is sponsoring a one-time, $2000 scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year.
- Mroz-Chernik Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Mroz-Chernik family is sponsoring a one-time, $1000 scholarship to provide assistance to a female Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year and pursuing a degree in education to pursue a teaching certificate.
- Noelle Naylor Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the family of Noelle Naylor is sponsoring a $1000, one-time scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year and has had cancer, or experienced cancer in his/her immediate family.
- Splitek Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Splitek Family is sponsoring a $1000, one-time scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America.
- Debra Giorno Memorial Scholarship: In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the family of Debra Giorno is sponsoring a $500.00, one-time scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year.
- Mary Zicarelli Memorial: Mary Zicarelli Memorial was awarded to Julieta Delgado, Tremper.
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