SCHOLARSHIP | SHEILAH A. DOYLE FOUNDATION

Provides college scholarships to students who have lost a parent or legal guardian to homicide.

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Physical Address

801 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;

Application process

Download application on website

Fee

None

Required documents

-- Completed application -- Essay about personal tragedy and picture of deceased parent -- Color copy of license or state ID -- Copy of acceptance letter to an accredited vocational, technical school, college or university applicant will be attending -- Official high school or college transcript (official transcript with seal) -- Copy of birth certificate -- Proof of U.S. residency -- At least two letters of recommendation (cannot be a family member)

Eligibility

-- Applicant must have parent or legal guardian who was a victim of homicide -- Applicant must be a US Citizen and a high school senior -- Applicant must participate as a camper at the 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

Languages

English

Service area

Illinois

Agency info

SHEILAH A. DOYLE FOUNDATION

Provides support to children ages 7 to 17 whose parent, legal guardian or sibling fell victim to homicide, to give kids the coping skills and grief guidance.