Pillars Scholarship Program

The Alburnett Foundation's Pillars Scholarship Program seeks to award dedicated and involved graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership and volunteerism in their school and community, and are involved 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 community and to have an opportunity to give back to it in the future. Applicants should be prepared to explain their volunteerism and their involvement in the three Pillar areas of importance. While it is not a prerequisite to have experience in all three areas, the ideal candidate will fit the description of "well-rounded and involved" in more than one Pillar area. Two or more scholarships awards totaling $5,000 in will be made available for the graduating Class of 2020.

This scholarship program has four objectives: 1) To recognize and reward students for demonstrating exceptional leadership and effort in volunteerism 2) To introduce students to a personal interview situation similar to those they will face in collegiate and employment scenarios, 3) To show the Foundation’s financial commitment to several core areas of school involvement, and 4) To emphasize and promote continuation of post secondary education.

A Gold Award of $4,500 will go to the top finalist if all critera is met. $2,500 will be awarded up-front, and an additional $2,000 will be awarded if: A) the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the completion of their first year of post-secondary education and B) provides proof of enrollment for a second consecutive year of post-secondary education. (Please note that recipients participating in only a single year of post-secondary education are not eligible for the additional award dollars.) 

A Silver Award of $1,000 will be awarded (non-renewable). 

A Bronze Award of up to $500 may be awarded under scholarship committee discretion (non-renewable).

Results will be announced and scholarships awarded on Senior Awards Night.

Criteria are as follows:

 * Written Application including essay

* Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and currently enrolled as a full-time Senior at Alburnett H.S.

* Submission of official high school transcript

* Submission of two signed letters of personal recommendation for volunteerism, character, leadership, and citizenship

* Personal Interview with the scholarship selection committee on Interview Day