Scholarships

What to know about sponsoring a Unit 40 Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships fall into 4 categories

  • Scholarships in honor or memory of a loved one
  • Scholarships sponsored by a business
  • Scholarships for studying a specific subject
  • Scholarships sponsored by EHS graduates (individuals, groups, or classes)
  • Currently all of our Scholarships range from $500-$1500 ($500 minimum). The majority of our scholarships are $1000.
  • Only students enrolled in Effingham Unit 40 are eligible for a Unit 40 Foundation scholarship.
  • Unit 40 Scholarship applicants all fill out one form to be considered for our scholarships. Each individual is only eligible for one Unit 40 Foundation Scholarship
  • Scholarship recipients are selected by the Unit 40 Foundation scholarship committee.
  • Scholarships are awarded the first week of May. A reception to celebrate recipients and donors is held at Effingham High School during this week.
  • Scholarship funds are sent directly to the University, College or School for each student.
  • We will work with you to develop scholarship criteria for student selection and a write up about your Scholarship for the reception program.
  • Keep in mind that the narrower the selection criteria, the more difficult it may be to find a student to fit the scholarship each year.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Unit 40 Foundation scholarship, contact Scholarship Committee Chair Laurie Borrelli at laurielborrelli@gmail.com to discuss the details.