DONALD AVERBECK
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
This scholarship was made in memory of Donald Averbeck Sr.
Donald Averbeck Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is established in memory of Donald Averbeck, Sr. to support young individuals striving for a career in the trades or in agriculture. Donald worked at a local dairy farm and later went on to work at a local home improvement business. He loved spending time with his family and friends, golfing, raising pigeons, hunting, and being outdoors. He valued the importance of hard work, honesty, and respect. Scholarships will be for graduating seniors from High Schools in Marissa, Coulterville and Okawville, Illinois.
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We, his family, honor his memory and hope to continue his legacy of learning by awarding scholarships every year under the following guidelines:
Eligibility
Coulterville, Marissa, or Okawville High School graduating student, continuing education at college, university or technical institute
Requirements
Up to 2 recommendation letters with at least 1 of the following:
Community Member
Any Teacher/Faculty member of your high school
Please compose a 400–500-word essay on any of the following topics:
What are your goals after high school?
- Who has been a major influence in your life?
Listing of
Academic/Awards/Honors
Clubs/Societies/Organizations
THESE ROOTS
ARE DEEP.
We are bankers, administrators, community members, who are from Southern Illinois. Our families live and grow here and have for generations. This region means as much to us as it does to you. Let us help you grow your legacy to build
up the community that we all love.
LET’S GROW.
TOGETHER.
The Southern Illinois Community Foundation engages the people of our region in building a tradition of philanthropy. We are committed to creating an opportunity for donors to participate in local community development efforts to address the changing needs of our community through charitable giving.