Daniel Sackett Memorial Award
Daniel Sackett was a beloved teacher, director, and coach in the Illinois Consolidated High School District 230 for over thirty-three years.
Dan was dedicated to helping his students find their jewel within, always encouraging them to reach for the stars. Dan taught his students to dream, hope, believe, and take action to achieve their goals. Over the decades of his career, Dan impacted thousands of students, inspiring them and preparing them for greatness.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel Sackett by supporting students from his district as they pursue higher education.
Any student at Victor J. Andrew, Amos Alsonso Stagg, or Carl Sandburg High School in Illinois may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about any challenges you have overcome, the lessons you have learned from these experiences, what your vision for the future is, and how you hope to make a difference.
Please tell us about any adversity or hardships you've overcome and the lessons that you learned from this. What is your vision for your future and how do you hope to positively contribute to society?
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The application deadline is Mar 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Mar 31, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 31, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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