SCHOLARSHIPS

Below are the list of requirements to apply:

• Applicant must have parent or legal guardian who was a victim of homicide
• Applicant must be a US Citizen and a high school senior (need proof of residency and birth certificate)
• Applicant must participate as a camper at our bereavement camp to be eligible for the scholarship
• Applicant must be a student who has been accepted and will be attending an accredited vocational, technical school, college or university
• Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or better
• Applicant must submit a copy of a recent transcript (provide official transcript with seal)
• Applicant must provide at least two letters of recommendation (cannot be a family member)
• Applicant must submit an essay about their personal tragedy and how this opportunity would benefit their future
• Finalists will be interviewed prior to being awarded the scholarship
  This is a one-time scholarship.
• Scholarship(s) will be awarded on the basis of funds available, need, and applicant eligibility
• Scholarship(s) will be disbursed directly to accredited vocational, technical school, college or university
• Scholarship(s) must be used within a year of being awarded, otherwise it will become void
• Scholarship(s) to be awarded after our fall bereavement camp

As a part of the application process, each applicant who applies will be required to submit an essay about their personal tragedy.   A picture of your parent should be sent with the essay.  Each applicant who applies, with their written consent, will have their parent’s story and picture posted on a dedicated page on our website.

Once the application is completed please submit the following via US mail:

• Completed application
• Essay about your personal tragedy and picture of your deceased parent
• Color copy of your license or state ID
• Copy of your acceptance letter to an accredited vocational, technical school, college or university you will be attending
• Two letters of recommendation
• Official high school or college transcript
• Copy of birth certificate
• Scholarship Applications must be post marked by June 30th

Mailing address:

Sheilah A. Doyle Foundation
801 Oak Creek Drive
Lombard IL, 60148
Attn: Scholarship Department

Thank you for your interest!  We look forward to hearing from you!