DONOR INFORMATION How to Create a Fund Types of Funds Financial Management Costs Charitable Funds Scholarship Funds Forms and Donor Services The Community Endowment Serving Berlin, Curran, Loami, New Berlin & West Springfield	Scholarship Funds 2010 Scholarship Recipients   Bud & Helene O’Shea Construction Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate pursuing a degree in construction, engineering or architecture. It was established by Harold O’Shea Builders to honor the hard work of Bud & Helene O’Shea in helping to build the company.   Charlie Cottle Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Glenwood High School pursuing a post-secondary degree. Charlie Cottle established and built the Glenwood football program. This award is to honor his memory and his values of hard work, integrity, humility and sportsmanship.   Frontiers International Springfield Club $1K Scholarship This scholarship will provide a guaranteed $1,000 college scholarship to sixth graders who begin active participation in the Frontiers' Positive Youth Development and Junior Frontiers Program, and, subsequently graduate from high school. The 1K Fund is for young African American males and their families to promote the value of education and its importance for a high quality of life. FrontiersSpringfieldClub.org   Frontiers International Springfield Club Scholarship This scholarship concentrates on assisting African-American students, although any graduating high school senior from Sangamon County may apply. The Frontiers encourage scholastic achievement, leadership skills, community service and good citizenship, and the scholarship will assist students who exhibit those characteristics.   Illinois Women in Leadership High School Scholarship Scholarship provided by Illinois Women in Leadership to assist Sangamon County women students in post-secondary education by encouraging them to set and pursue career goals.   Illinois Women in Leadership Chrysalis Award Scholarship award provided by Illinois Women in Leadership to assist Sangamon County women who have been out of high school for 5 years or more and are enrolling in a college, university or trade school; or women who are continuing or returning to college who do not yet have an undergraduate degree.   Jamie K. Patino Math and Science Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Springfield Southeast High School who will be pursuing a degree in engineering, technology or science. This scholarship is in memory of Jamie Patino and the path she traveled. The scholarship has been established to encourage other students who are interested in following her spirit and the qualities she had, including the strength to stand up for what you believe is right, the ability to overcome difficult situations or hardships and the desire to make the most of today while being mindful of the future.   L. Scott Hoff Scholarship Scholarship awarded to students who have a record of service in the Boys & Girls Club or other similar fraternal or community organization. This Scholarship is in memory of Scott Hoff, a young man who demonstrated great leadership qualities and compassion during his short life.   Linda S. Culver Memorial Scholarship Scholarship for Girl Scouts registered with Girl Scouts of Central Illinois and nationally affiliated. This Scholarship is named in memory of Linda S. Culver, a prominent Girl Scout leader and area business leader for many years.   Lori L. Kashmer Scholarship Scholarship established to give financial assistance in memory of Lori L. Kashmer, who had a passion for learning and helping others.  It is available to either a part-time or full-time student who is pursing a degree in nursing, health or medical career, or in veterinary medicine.   Mary Lou and Dwight Pitman Scholarship Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior from a public high school outside the City of Springfield, who has at least one older sibling currently enrolled in college and/or at least one younger sibling who plans to attend college. This Scholarship is in honor of Mary Lou and Dwight Pitman.   National Image, Inc., Central Illinois Chapter Medical Scholarship This Scholarship Fund is for Latino students pursuing a medical related degree in Sangamon County. Recipients will be determined by the Central Illinois Chapter of Image, Inc.   Paul V. Gage Community Service Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Vienna High School, Vienna, Illinois, who has exhibited excellence in community service through volunteerism. This scholarship is given in memory of Paul V. Gage.   Reverend Kenneth H. White Family Scholarship Scholarship awarded to a Lanphier High School graduating senior who plans to obtain a State Teaching Certificate and intends to teach in the public school system. Rev. White was a self-sacrificing man who generously spent his life in service to others and viewed it as his calling - this Scholarship honors his memory..   Rural Rental Housing Association Barbara Carpenter Memorial Scholarship This Scholarship Fund is for students who reside in apartments developed and financed under the USDA Section 515 Program, and owned and/or managed by members of the Rural Rental Housing Association of Illinois.   SCCF Service Scholarship Scholarship funded by the Susan Cook House Trust administered by JP Morgan. Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from a high school in Sangamon County who is attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the coming fall as a full-time student. Each high school principal is asked to nominate one student to complete the application and that student must be an extraordinary example of service to others and the community.   Silver Heart Scholarship in Memory of Mark D. Moseley Scholarship awarded to graduates of Sacred Heart-Griffin High School pursuing a post-secondary degree. Mark D. Moseley was a graduate of Griffin High School - this scholarship honors his memory and his values.   Spanish American Cultural Center Scholarship This scholarship is available to students of Latino descent who will be a graduating senior or who is obtaining a GED from an institution located in any of the following Illinois counties: Sangamon, Cass, Douglas, Champaign, Macon, McLean or Morgan. The Spanish American Cultural Center has worked hard to make funds available to benefit Latino students.   Springfield Area Home Builders Association's Robert E. von Behren Memorial Scholarship Scholarship awarded to a student, chosen from the recipients of the Association's "Student of the Month" program. Mr. von Behren was an accomplished builder and helped establish the Springfield Area Home Builders Association. He was devoted to his craft and worked hard to perfect his skills and teach others. Contact SAHBA at 698-4941 or visit its website to inquire about this Scholarship, for applications, and deadline for applying.   Vonderlieth Living Center Employee Scholarship This scholarship is available to employees of the Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois who would like to further their education. It was established by family and friends of E. D. Oglesby, who are very grateful to all the employees who helped Mr. Oglesby during his many years at VLC. This scholarship is a way to thank all those employees.   Wini Stephens Memorial Scholarship Scholarship awarded to employees of Murray Development Center, Centralia, Illinois. It was established by Harvey & Judy Stephens in celebration of the life of Wini Stephens, their special daughter. She was graciously loved and cared for by many dedicated Murray employees, and this scholarship honors their giving spirit.   World War II Illinois Descendants Scholarship This scholarship is available to a student graduating from any high school in Illinois who is a descendant of an Illinois veteran of World War II. The scholarship is intended to honor the memory of those from Illinois who served in World War II.
	As living memorials, funds at the Sangamon County Community Foundation (SCCF) carry out donors’ charitable interests in perpetuity. If a fund’s original purpose, over time, becomes unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment or is inconsistent with the needs of the community, SCCF’s Board of Directors is obligated through its variance power to, in its sole judgment, redirect the fund to the most closely related charitable purpose in the community.